Commenting on today’s RAC Foundation report calling for a root and branch review of motoring taxation, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:

"I support the RAC in its call for a review of motoring taxes.

"The current system isn’t working and hits those without a choice the hardest.

"We need a system that discourages environmentally damaging behaviour and makes sure that travellers without any other option than their car are not penalised unfairly.

"The Government should work towards introducing revenue neutral motorway and trunk road pricing by abolishing Vehicle Excise Duty and cutting fuel duty. This would encourage a switch from cars to trains, while saving rural drivers money."