road tax

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 12:10

Every so often I pick up Cyprus Today, look at the front page and find myself wondering if it`s April 1st. Today is one of those days. I imagine the used car market is about to get pretty crowded as people divest themselves of their large jeeps and people carriers, either that or the number of people who don`t bother with road tax is going to skyrocket. On the broader picture CTP are mega-desperate to "sort out" the Cyprus problem before the next election, I wonder why?

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 12:28

Newscoop,



Would you mind elaborating on the story please for those of us who have to wait a week or more to catch up on the news.

boysie2670


Joined: 28/01/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 12:33

This is obviously the long awaited start to amassing sufficient funds to

bring the country's road network up to war zone standards ! !

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 14:41

It's a fairly lengthy article but the lowlights are:



Road tax for new cars doubles



Road tax for older cars trebles



Driving licence fees up 40-80%



It doesn't mention an effective date so I assume it's immediate as my car tax is due on 1st September....



There is also a call from the Consumers' association chairman for the government to fall on their swords, not before time!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 14:56

''crikey'' This govenment must be completley on it's knees , makes the talks in September even more interesting Mmmmmmmm

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 20:16

Ah......now I see. Once again they follow exactly what the British Government will be doing with cars from 2010 over here in last few weeks.



The TRNC is becoming more British and European by the day. One day you won't be able to tell the difference!

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 21:40

Are these changes taking effect immeadiatly? You would of thought Cyprus Today would have given that info. Seems its another example of the goverment clawing in the pennies where ever it can. More signs that they are up shit creek without a paddle, no doubt they will be introducing a Tax for breathing soon.



D.N

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 23:59

D.N.



Spot on and following T.C. comments about following UK - up the creek etc.



The government here have to repay the pension funds somehow before the next election.

mikea11


Joined: 15/06/2008
Posts: 254

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 09:24

Our old Pajero cost us over 900YTL to tax in May. Its is poorly now(apparently needs new engine).We we're trying to make up our minds if it was worth it.With the new Tax laws it looks as though it's time to have it put down.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 10:36

What i would like to know is how on earth locals manage , when wages are so low ?

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 16:13

Simple the locals and the tax avoiding Brits manage quite easily. They don`t pay!!

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
27/07/2008 16:21

Hope they dont start taxing the view next!!



Chris