The Ombudsman sent a communication to the government drawing attention to the need to clarify fully with motorway concession companies the toll payment regime applicable to vehicles dedicated to the transport of patients (VDTD). The most recent communication follows complaints from the Portuguese Fire Brigade League that tolls are being levied on this type of vehicle and after the Ombudsman’s…
The services of the Ombudsman’s Office resume face-to-face service on May 18, at normal hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., requiring, however, prior appointment by telephone (213926600) or by electronic means (relações.publicas@provedor-jus.pt). Attendance will be provided on an individual basis, being the presence of accompanying persons not permitted, and will take place in compliance with the rules of hygiene…
The Lisbon City Council informed the Ombudsman that it will place H43 information signs on Ceuta Avenue, in each direction of traffic, which will make it possible to inform that this is a route with "instantaneous speed" detectors. The Ombudsman welcomes this decision, which follows a complaint procedure regarding the signposting of that road, where fixed radars are placed by…
