Tallinn, Estonia considers imposing tax on studded vehicle tyres

The government of Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn, is considering imposing a local tax on studded tyres or banning their use on Tallinn’s streets for three to five years. However, Tallinn Transport Department says it is unrealistic to hope that the revenue from the tyre tax would cover the cost of damaged roads. It believes a local tax should be high enough to encourage drivers to opt for radial tyres.
April 8, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The government of Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn, is considering imposing a local tax on studded tyres or banning their use on Tallinn’s streets for three to five years. However, Tallinn Transport Department says it is unrealistic to hope that the revenue from the tyre tax would cover the cost of damaged roads. It believes a local tax should be high enough to encourage drivers to opt for radial tyres.
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