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Legal action could force EMEL to return millions of euros in fines

TVI Notícias2 September 2026 at 15:36

EMEL, the municipal parking company, may be forced to return millions of euros in fines charged to drivers. A law firm announced it will proceed with a legal action against the municipal company.

Drivers present several accusations against EMEL. They claim the company ignored users' right to defense, operated outside of regulated hours, and charged for cases that had already expired.

The legal action aims to defend the rights of drivers affected by these practices. The law firm intends to recover the value of fines it considers improperly charged by the municipal company.

If the action is successful, EMEL may face significant financial impact, having to return millions of euros to drivers who were fined under these conditions.

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