To toll or not to toll...
Never mind the debate in the Scottish press about which bridges should, or should not, impose a toll. Since the introduction of the Congestion Charge in London, several embassies and high commissons have declared themselves immune from charging.
The latest press release says that the United Arab Emirates have coughed up the cash, which comes to £99,950 including late fines etc. That's not the sort of money you can pay at a PayPoint either... but as Red Ken says, the USA still have to pay. "Those embassies, such as that of the United States, which flout the laws of this country and misuse diplomatic immunity to evade the charge are enjoying the benefits of reduced congestion but contributing nothing."
"British diplomats respect US law when in the US. They pay American tolls on bridges and roads. The US Embassy should accept the advice of the British government and recognise that by trying to ignore this country's laws they do nothing but damage their standing in the eyes of London's citizens. I hope they will now take a leaf from the United Arab Emirates and understand that as the richest and most powerful country in the world they can well afford to respect this country's laws."
posted by Suzy Scott @ 16:48
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