The U.S. embassy in London owes nearly 4 million pounds in traffic fines, the cash-strapped government said on Monday, naming and shaming diplomats who have ducked congestion charges and parking fees.
Staff at the U.S. diplomatic mission driving on the often overcrowded streets of central London have racked up 35,602 fines for not paying the 8 pound congestion charge payable for using the busiest roads at the busiest times.
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