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The LKW-MAUT is a toll, not a tax

  • "Maut" translated into English literally means toll.
  • The system used to collect the LKW-MAUT, Toll Collect, is refered to as a "toll" collection system in the article and other media.
  • The english speaking version of the Toll Collect website [1] calls it a "toll"
  • The German Wikipedia article calls the LKW-MAUT a toll.
  • German mainstream media such as Der Spiegel refer to the system as a "toll" [2]
  • English speaking mainstream media such as the BBC refer to the system as a "toll" [3]
  • The system resembles other tolls in the world such as those on Italian and French motorways. It charges a fee according to usage. The only difference is that the toll booths have been replaced by an automated electronic system.

-- Cambrasa (talk) 21:13, 10 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Why is MAUT written with capital letters in title and article?

... as if it was an abbriviation? User:Nillerdk (talk) 08:07, 3 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Obviously because someone's German was weak. A better question is: 'Who is going to fix it?' Answer: Aldenrw (talk) 14:07, 23 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Because it is written in capital letters on the road sign, I think? 78.35.215.214 (talk) 16:32, 27 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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