Toll evasion drops but still generates almost 2,000 fines daily
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Toll evasion drops but still generates almost 2,000 fines daily

SIC Notícias6 September 2026 at 13:35

Toll payment evasion in Portugal has decreased, although it continues to generate almost 2,000 daily fines, according to the data referenced in the article's headline. Non-voluntary payment of tolls continues to represent a significant problem for public finances. This situation continues to weigh on the Tax Authority's accounts, which continues to collect substantial revenue through fines applied to offenders.

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