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![]() | 10/14/2005 US Ambassador Rejects London Congestion TaxThe United States Embassy believes it is not subject to the London congestion tax and refuses to pay. The United States Embassy in London refuses to pay the £8 (US $14) "congestion charge" imposed on anyone entering the city with an automobile by London Mayor Ken Livingstone. Under international law, diplomats are not subject to the taxes of foreign governments and Ambassador Robert Holmes Tuttle thinks the congestion charge is really a tax.
"It's the view of the United States government that all direct taxes on diplomats and diplomatic operations, including this one, are prohibited by the Vi ... | ||
![]() | 10/13/2005 Scottsdale Photo Radar Insured for $5 MillionWorried about lawsuits, Scottsdale, Arizona wants a multi-million dollar insurance policy to protect its new speed camera proposal. | ||
![]() | 10/13/2005 UK: Truck Driver Found Not Guilty of WavingThe UK High Court overturned the conviction of a milk truck driver for waving to motorists. | ||
![]() | 10/13/2005 San Antonio Residents Oppose Toll RoadsA new poll shows most San Antonio residents are not in favor of toll roads. | ||
![]() | 10/12/2005 Japan Tackles Street Racing With SignsEliminating parking spots has dramatically cut the street racing problem in Tokyo, Japan. |
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