How much is the ULEZ charge?

The zone operates across all London boroughs, and does not include the M25. If your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ emissions standards and isn't exempt, you need to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive within the zone.

Why am I being charged 17.50 for ULEZ?

The daily charge is £15 if you pay in advance or on the same day, or £17.50 by midnight of the third day after travel. If you don't pay by midnight on the third day after travel in the zone, you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). Not all drivers have to pay. Find out about discounts and exemptions.

How much is the ULEZ charge per day?

Even if you make a short trip inside the zone using a vehicle that doesn't meet the ULEZ emissions standards, you need to pay the £12.50 daily charge. This includes residents of the ULEZ. However, you don't need to pay the ULEZ charge on a particular day if your vehicle is parked inside the zone and you don't drive it.

What cars have to pay the ULEZ charge?

To be ULEZ compliant, petrol cars must meet Euro 4 emissions standards. Most petrol cars registered after January 2006 meet these standards. Petrol cars that meet Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards are exempt from paying charges. To be ULEZ compliant, diesel cars must meet Euro 6 standards.

Do I need to pay ULEZ to go to Heathrow?

Heathrow Airport is in ULEZ

From the 29 August 2023, Heathrow, and all of its Terminals (2, 3, 4 & 5), became part of this zone, meaning that all vehicles entering the airport must meet certain emissions standards in order to avoid paying a daily charge.

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How do I check if I need to pay ULEZ?

How to avoid ULEZ at Heathrow?

Public transport such as a coach, or the underground, means you won't have to worry about the ULEZ charge at all. If you're happy to wrangle with your suitcases, Heathrow Airport has it's very own underground stop, which you can reach from any other tube stop in London.

How to not pay for ULEZ?

It's a levy of £12.50 payable daily, every single day of the year (except Christmas Day) for any motorist driving a car that doesn't meet the strict emissions standards laid out. To make sure you never need to pay, the easiest way is to simply ensure that your car meets what's called 'Euro Emissions Standards'.

Which petrol car is ULEZ free?

Cars that are free to drive in the ULEZ must be Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) compliant. That means low emission and zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars will not be charged. Hybrid cars aren't automatically exempt, as some models made before 2015 may not be ULEZ compliant.

Do I need ULEZ on M25?

The ULEZ operates across all London boroughs, and the M25 is not in the zone. The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges.

Is ULEZ worth it?

The aim of the ULEZ is to help improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicles in London that don't meet emissions standards. It has helped to reduce harmful roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations by: 27% across London.

Is Gatwick in ULEZ?

Gatwick, Stansted, and Luton lie outside the ULEZ, meaning no charge is required for these locations—yet. London City Airport is inside the ULEZ zone, so charges apply if your vehicle doesn't meet the standards.

How to pay ULEZ for one day?

The ULEZ charge can be paid on the TfL website, as well as other emissions-based charges like LEZ (Low Emission Zone) and the Congestion Charge. You can pay your ULEZ charge for up to three previous days, as well as the current day and the day after. You can also pay for custom date ranges or set up auto pay.

What if I refuse to pay ULEZ?

If you drive within the zone, you'll have to pay by midnight on the third day following the journey. If you don't pay on time, you risk getting a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Is ULEZ free on Christmas Day?

About the ULEZ

Drivers of vehicles that don't meet certain emission standards need to pay a daily charge to drive in the zone. The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December).

How many times do you pay the ULEZ charge?

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. These are in addition to any Congestion Charge or Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge that applies. (Cars and motorcycles are not subject to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ)).

Can I set Google Maps to avoid ULEZ?

Use your sat nav. Google Maps can alert you about any upcoming Low Emission or Clean Air Zones. Simply enter your destination and a warning below the map will appear if it is within an LEZ. It can also recommend routes to help you avoid driving through them.

How far can ULEZ cameras see?

The difference between the old and new cameras is the field of view in so far as the old camera does this on a 2m wide section of the road (hence TfL require multiple cameras in CCR/LEZ installations to capture the full road width) whereas the new camera does this on up to 3 lanes of traffic up to 9.5m wide.

Do you pay ULEZ if parked?

The charge is payable for any driving inside the zone, each day the vehicle is driven within the ULEZ. If you drive into a road within the ULEZ, even if only to park, the charge is payable. The charge is not payable on days when the vehicle is parked and not moved.

What cars are exempt from ULEZ?

Do I have to pay to drive my car in London?

You may need to pay the Congestion Charge, Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and/or the Low Emission Zone charges to drive in London. Your number plate (Vehicle Registration Mark) will tell us which charges you need to pay.

Is Heathrow Airport in the ULEZ zone?

Heathrow Airport is inside the ULEZ, as are the roads bordering it and the entrances into it.

Do I have to pay to drive on M25?

The M25 is not part of the ULEZ, even where it passes within the boundary. Those driving on the London orbital road will not incur a charge, however Heathrow airport is now part of the ULEZ, as are the roads bordering it and the entrances into it.

How to avoid ULEZ cameras?

It's tough to avoid cameras once you're in the zone, but knowing where they are can help you. You can also use camera locations to avoid entering ULEZ if you don't want to. Several mobile apps — including Waze and Google Maps — will notify you when you're approaching the ULEZ boundary or a camera.

Is Hampton Court Palace in ULEZ?

Is Hampton Court Palace and its car park in the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone and Low Emission Zone boundaries? Yes, but the entry to the palace is outside both zones and the private roads within the grounds and the carpark are not subject to any charges. However, cars exiting the car park are.