The estimate is that by the beginning of September, motorists on motorways such as the Algarve’s A22 along with the A23, A24 and A25, which are located in northern and central Portugal will all be charged.

While the previous Socialist government appeared divided at times as to the legitimacy of tolls, newly-elected Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho has been vociferous in his support of tolls on previously free motorways and has even suggested exemptions for local residents and businesses should be limited or even done away with completely.

Above all, the Government stands to save €700 million each year by......