French transport minister Elisabeth Borne is considering a tax on new cars to boost funds for road maintenance, according to media reports.
Media reports that the country, once the top-ranked country for the condition of its roads, has dropped to seventh place due to issues over maintenance leading to an increased risk to users.
A new car tax between €75-125 per vehicle – there are nearly 9 million cars in France - could generate an estimated €3-billion annually.
A car tax is one of several options for the government which will publish its preferences in January.
Other options are an increase in petrol tax and the introduction of a per-kilometre charge for both trucks and cars.
