Gas-guzzlers, Chelsea tractors, smog monsters, 'roadents' - whatever term is used - it seems they've finally had enough of the taunts. Owners have now set up their own 4x4 Charter (http://www.4x4charter.com), which encourages environmental awareness and aims to counteract criticism and attacks received online, in the media and in parliament.
The idea was born after 4x4 drivers expressed their annoyance at being targeted every time someone mentioned CO2 or global warming. They are now taking action and many want to be amongst the best class of environmentally aware drivers on the road. Constant threats of increased taxes, higher insurance premiums and parking charges, damaged vehicles, fake parking tickets and verbal abuse have all been contributing factors to this co-ordinated decision.
"The 4x4 Charter is designed to encourage our group of motorists to look at being green in many ways, first and foremost by agreeing to a ten-point charter. Once they agree to that, we'll plant a tree on their behalf to help immediately offset some of their CO2 emissions," said charter director Robin Cole." The charter's ten points are: 1) Drive with consideration for others 2) Park your vehicle sensibly and legally 3) Respect the countryside and leave nothing but tracks 4) Drive economically 5) Stay within the law 6) Plan your journey 7) Share the ride 8) Dispose of vehicle waste carefully 9) Avoid unnecessary journeys 10) Take it off/turn it off
Wow! That is an impressive Charter. Maybe the same charter rules should apply to those smaller aggressive car drivers! Jackie Violet – Female First