...and they wear the road more. Not appreciably so. The lion's share of wear and tear on the roads is caused by weather. But I repeat myself.
"None of the state's business."
It is the state's business. They're taxing fuel to pay for the roads. Fuel costs, availability and road coverage have a substantial effect on the economy. You're looking for a tax break on fuel for your short hikes in the guzzler.
Re: ...and they wear the road more.
" Not appreciably so. The lion's share of wear and tear on the roads is caused by weather. But I repeat myself."
You're wrong. Weather has little to do with road wear. Roads are destroyed by strains imparted by the pressure * velocity action of the vehicles moving over them, and rolling grip. Provided they were built right in the first place.