State Attorney to act against La Línea 'congestion charge'

LA LÍNEA (AGENCIES / Photo: EuropaSur) The Spanish State Attorney is to present allegations against La Línea Council as soon as the latter approves the so-called congestion charge on vehicles coming from Gibraltar. Deputy Salvador de la Encina (PSOE) says that the Council's intention is to 'invade' the national CA 34 road that is used for that purpose, which the legislator considers illegal. He also criticized the Council (with a PP majority), adding that Mayor Alejandro Sánchez 'should concentrate on being able to pay his staff' and that 'he has started by the roadworks before the charge is approved in Council'. The mayor's latest activities could violate Spain's Local Treasury Law that states that municipalities cannot 'attempt against free movement of people or merchandise'.