However , the taxes were criticized for being excessive and not being levied against out - of - state drivers .
The taxes were enacted as a way to fund various transportation projects without raising other taxes , and with the side benefit of discouraging abusive driving .
The taxes were criticized for being excessive and not being levied against out - of - state drivers .
The taxes were enacted as a way to fund various transportation projects without raising other taxes , and with the side benefit of discouraging abusive driving .