WAXHAW, N.C. — It will now cost more to own a car in Waxhaw.
Town commissioners approved this year's budget on Tuesday, which includes charging residents $25 per car, per year.
Leaders plan to use the money for transportation projects like traffic signals, sidewalks and turning lanes.
It will be billed annually as part of the DMV registration process
A state law allows local towns to implement the extra vehicle fee.
Officials estimate Waxhaw's vehicle fee could generate $304,000 dollars a year
Miles Cordier, who is pretty good on his skateboard, isn't exactly doing flips over the new vehicle fee.
“I definitely think it is kind of stupid,” he said.
In a town exploding with growth, Crystal Webb said there needs to be improvements.
“You can hardly go anywhere,” Webb said. “I didn't want to get food here because I didn't want to go out.”
On top of the new car charge, there will be a 2.5 percent property tax hike.
“I think I would be concerned about any new taxes given. I am close to retirement,” driver John Medlin said.
Channel 9 asked the DMV for a list of all the cities and towns that have this kind of fee, but was told that list doesn't exist.