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Embassies C-charge evasion up 40%

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Published: 07:45 AM, 10 February 2010

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Congestion charge marking on Earls Court Road
The US embassy is the biggest charge evader

The cost of embassies evading the congestion charge in central London has soared 40% in a year - with the sum now equivalent to £5 for every Londoner.

In 2009 the unpaid bill for embassy staff who refuse to pay the £8 charge then £120 fine was £36m. Diplomats have immunity so cannot be taken to court.

Lib Dem Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon said it was "shameful" that
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