RangeSquirrel
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A politician can do ANYTHING if it's "For the children".I just wish the money went to education...
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A politician can do ANYTHING if it's "For the children".I just wish the money went to education...
More than HALF of the state's budget is already for education, including public schools, charters, the UNC system and community colleges. NC teacher salaries are the second highest in the Southeast, and that doesn't include a pension that exceeds anything you will ever see in the private sector. We need roads. We need hospitals, mental health, law enforcement, environmental protections, fisheries, game wardens and a host of other things that are every bit as important.I just wish the money went to education...
I rarely go to Charlotte but have used the toll roads as a leap frog type bypass. It works well enough in non rush hour time periods that it was very much worth the cost.
Yeah, I haven't driven the Monroe Bypass yet but I suspect that's what it'll be like. I've been driving through Monroe off and on for decades and it's never a fun drive regardless of the day or time.
Tangentially, soon we'll have the Shelby Bypass and Shelby is another town no one should ever have to drive through. It's a bit surprising that NC didn't make that a toll road, but maybe they figured "they already have to live in Shelby, why crap on them even more?"
Shelbys bypass has yet again halted construction till 2024 I believe. That bypass has been promised since the late 90s when it first secured funding.Yeah, I haven't driven the Monroe Bypass yet but I suspect that's what it'll be like. I've been driving through Monroe off and on for decades and it's never a fun drive regardless of the day or time.
Tangentially, soon we'll have the Shelby Bypass and Shelby is another town no one should ever have to drive through. It's a bit surprising that NC didn't make that a toll road, but maybe they figured "they already have to live in Shelby, why crap on them even more?"
Das a goot wan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PPLs (Poor People Lanes)
Yep...gas tax second lowest in the U.S. So we actually pay more for Gas than ya'll do. It's the tax that makes the difference. Property tax is OUT OF CONTROL!! My 2020 Jeep is $500!!!!! RS new Expedition $700!!!!. How do N.C. property taxes compare??? Often wondered???So in SC, the property tax on your car is higher but gas tax is lower.
Property tax is OUT OF CONTROL!! My 2020 Jeep is $500!!!!! RS new Expedition $700!!!!. How do N.C. property taxes compare??? Often wondered???
get yer vin# and plug it in
https://edmv.ncdot.gov/TaxEstimator
I just used the estimator and it came out to $547.50 on my car. I'm not really sure how that works out since I paid $429.54 when I bought it new. I hope when I get the real bill it's less since I doubt my car is gaining value from when I bought it.
As far as vehicles go, hereās what was on our 2019 bills:How do N.C. property taxes compare??? Often wondered???
SHIITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'll tell you how it works. In June 2005 I bought a new motorcycle. 3 months later, September 2005, I get a property tax bill from Charlotte Mecklenburg and the tax value is $2000 more than MSRP was 3 months prior. That's how it works it Mecklenburg County.
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I agree, that's the worst part. I used to see them every morning when I took I-540 every day. Of course, the few times I saw actually dangerous driving the SHP were nowhere to be found.You know what makes the tolls extra special? The kingsmen that sit on the side and swarm on those enjoying the open lane they paid for not only in taxes, but also for privilege. They just have to f*ck you that third time for a little more money.
I'd gladly pay the taxes you guys pay to have decent roads. The roads in SC are horrible. Voters actually voted against a gas tax I think was .02 per gallon to fix the roads. Most people don't use 10 gallons a week and won't pay .20 a week for better roads. I use from 50-75 gallons a week and would gladly pay a slightly higher tax instead of having paved roads that are worse than most dirt roadsNC has some of the highest fuel taxes in the US, yet the POSās the Marxists put in charge now must fleece The People for more.
It makes my Agent Orange act up.
The thing is, you'll pay that tax and the roads won't get fixed at any better rate than they are now.I'd gladly pay the taxes you guys pay to have decent roads. The roads in SC are horrible. Voters actually voted against a gas tax I think was .02 per gallon to fix the roads. Most people don't use 10 gallons a week and won't pay .20 a week for better roads. I use from 50-75 gallons a week and would gladly pay a slightly higher tax instead of having paved roads that are worse than most dirt roads
I just wish the money went to education...
I second that! Shelby is such a pain!I drive from Rockingham (work) to Asheville (home) 3-4 weekends a month (it's complicated)..... the Monroe Bypass is worth every penny....... my only question is "how about the Shelby bypass?"
You guys ain't seen crap when it comes to taxes.
From what I can tell Texas must be in the top tier when it comes to soaking the public over taxes.
Property taxes and fees and other taxes inflicted by the state, local and even just the community that you live in are mind boggling.
I'm afraid I'm not rich enough to play this game.
You've been through NJ, haven't you?One thing I have learned in the past month.
I will never complain about the cost of taxes and travel in North Carolina again.
I'll bite.Kinda funny my education comment went over like a lead balloon. I am not a public school teacher, for the record, so once more ill just say "do anything with the money except send it to Spain."
Trying to remember what all was discussed in this thread, but I have a question.
So, we got a bill in the mail for this toll road. It was when our daughter drove our car to Charlotte. They read the tag, I'm assuming.
What happens if you hop on this thing and your vehicle has no tag? Not even a temp tag?
Trying to remember what all was discussed in this thread, but I have a question.
So, we got a bill in the mail for this toll road. It was when our daughter drove our car to Charlotte. They read the tag, I'm assuming.
What happens if you hop on this thing and your vehicle has no tag? Not even a temp tag?
You're an avid mountain bike rider that always has a bike rack mounted to his vehicle that just coincidentally blocks the plate reader...
Had a kayak hanging 3ft past the open tailgate of my truck. I wanted to pay the $15 on the NY State tolls but since they went 'Sans Booths' I couldn't!!!
Honest!!