ULEZ
Ultra Low Emission Zone
Since April 2019, to help improve air quality, an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year,except Christmas Day, within the same area of central London as the Congestion Charge. Most vehicles, including cars and vans, need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or their drivers must pay a daily charge to drive within the zone
CARS
Minimum emission standards
Petrol: Euro 4
Diesel: Euro 6
The ULEZ is enforced based on the declared emissions of the vehicle rather than the age. However:
- Petrol cars that meet the ULEZ standards are generally those first registered with the DVLA after 2005, although cars that meet the standards have been available since 2001
- Diesel cars that meet the standards are generally those first registered with the DVLA after September 2015
Check your vehicle here https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896?intcmp=35896
Current ULEZ requirements
- Introduced on 8th April 2019. Operates within the same area of Central London as the Congestion Charge.
- Minimum emission standards for cars
- Petrol: Euro 4
- Diesel: Euro 6
- Charges
A daily charge runs from midnight to midnight. If you drive within the ULEZ area across two days, for example before midnight and after midnight, you will have to pay two daily charges.
- Daily ULEZ charge: £12.50
- Penalty charge: £160 (reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days)
These are in addition to any Congestion Charge that applies. (Cars are not subject to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
ULEZ expansion - October 2021
From 25 October 2021 the ULEZ boundary will be extended to create a single larger zone bounded by the North and South Circular Roads. If you are driving any petrol or diesel vehicle within the expansion you will also need to meet the tighter emissions standards or pay a daily charge.
This daily charge is in addition to the weekday Congestion Charge if you drive in central London as well.
Vehicles using the North and South Circular Roads and not going into the ULEZ will not be charged.
For the most up to date information regarding ULEZ please check the TFL website https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone
Opening times
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
