How do I check if I need to pay a Congestion Charge?

To check if you need to pay the London Congestion Charge, use the official Transport for London (TfL) vehicle checker website by entering your registration number. The charge applies if you drive within the central London zone between 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.

How do I know if I am due to pay a congestion charge?

You must pay the daily charge, if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. Exemptions and discounts are also available.

Do I need to pay congestion charge if I live in London?

Yes, London residents living within the Congestion Charge zone can get a 90% discount, but they must register with Transport for London (TfL) and meet specific criteria like being on the electoral register and having their main home in the zone. Starting March 2027, this 90% discount for new applicants will be restricted to electric vehicles, though existing registrants can keep their discount for non-EVs if renewed annually. 

Does Google Maps tell you about congestion charges?

Google Maps will warn you of any toll on your route – not just the London Congestion Charge. It shows up when you set up a guided route.

How to check congestion on Google Maps?

How to Turn On Live Traffic in Google Maps

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap the Layers icon (bottom-right corner).
3. Select Traffic from the options.
4. The map will display real-time traffic colors.

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Does Waze avoid congestion charges?

Waze tries to avoid congestion charges by default but isn't perfect; it avoids them if your settings are correct (no exemptions, private vehicle) and the zone is active, but may route you through if it's outside charging hours, your destination is inside, or due to glitches. The key is checking your "Toll passes & exemptions" in settings, ensuring "London C Charge Exempt" isn't enabled and your vehicle type is "Private," as the standard "Avoid Tolls" setting doesn't fully cover congestion zones. 

Is Congestion Charge free after 6pm?

Yes, the London Congestion Charge is generally free after 6 pm on weekdays and most of the time on weekends, as it typically ends at 6 pm Monday-Friday and operates from 12 pm to 6 pm on weekends and bank holidays, with no charge between Christmas and New Year's Day. However, remember the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24/7, except Christmas Day, so you might still need to pay the ULEZ charge, which is separate. 

Can you go into a congestion zone twice in a day?

The daily congestion charge

You only pay once a day. You can drive through multiple charge locations per day or any single charge location multiple times per day.

Why was I charged 17.50 for Congestion Charge?

The £17.50 charge is for paying the London Congestion Charge late, specifically up to three days after travel, acting as a penalty to encourage timely payment, with the standard charge being £15 if paid in advance or on the day; this late payment fee incentivizes drivers to use faster payment methods and avoid potential Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

Is any part of the M25 in the congestion charge zone?

No, the M25 motorway is not part of the London Congestion Charge zone, nor is it within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), even where the M25 runs within Greater London's boundary. The Congestion Charge applies to central London, while the ULEZ covers all London boroughs, but both explicitly exclude the M25 itself, as indicated by Transport for London (TfL). 

How do I pay an overdue congestion charge?

1. Pay by mobile app. Mobile app: Download the TfL Pay to drive in London app and press 'Pay Penalty'
2. Pay by post. Red routes. PO Box 335. ...
3. Paying late. You get a 50% discount if you pay within 14 or 21 days (it will say on the PCN).
4. Other PCNs. If your PCN has been issued by a Local Authority, please contact them directly.

How do I contact congestion charge?

If you have any questions about any of the Terms or any element of the Service, please: Make an enquiry online. Call customer services on 0343 222 2222 (call charges may apply) Write to: Customer Services, Congestion Charging and ULEZ, PO Box 344, Darlington DL1 9QE.

What condition does Rowan Atkinson have?

Bean character is due to “childish anarchic behavior.” Atkinson, most famous for Mr. Bean, is a person who stutters. Unlike some other famous actors with this speech difficulty, Rowan Atkinson's stutter is not widely known. However, stuttering still is definitely a factor in his life.

What car does Mr. Bean hate?

Bean, a running gag involves the titular character played by British comedian Rowan Atkinson frequently coming into conflict with a light blue 1972 Reliant Supervan III, which gets tipped over, crashed into, or bumped out of its parking space. This was also continued in Mr. Bean: The Animated Series.

Can I check if I owe a Congestion Charge?

Using the congestion charge checker is as easy as entering your number plate. This will tell you whether or not you need to pay the charge. You can also enter a London postcode or address to see if it falls within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ).

Will I get notified if I need to pay a Congestion Charge?

No, you generally won't get a notification to pay the standard London Congestion Charge; it's your responsibility to pay by midnight the next day (or by midnight on the third charging day for a higher fee) to avoid a £180 Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) sent to the registered keeper. You must proactively pay online, via app, or set up Auto Pay to get reminders and automatic payments, otherwise, you'll receive a PCN if you're caught entering the zone without paying. 

Is it illegal to use Waze while driving?

It's illegal to hold and use a phone, sat nav, tablet, or any device that can send or receive data, while driving or riding a motorcycle. This means you must not use a device in your hand for any reason, whether online or offline. For example, you must not text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web.

Are Elephant and Castle in the congestion zone?

The London Congestion Charge zone covers eight square miles in the centre of the city, bounded by Euston Road and Marylebone Road in the north, Tower Bridge Road and Commercial Street in the east, Elephant and Castle and New Kent Road in the south, and Park Lane and Edgware Road in the west.

What is Mr. Wolf on Waze?

Wolf for a driving experience that's anything but bad. With his new "good guy" persona, Mr. Wolf will call the shots on your commute, offering sage advice and even sharing nostalgic tales from his days of being bad to the bone.