Can I avoid ULEZ in London?


Can I avoid ULEZ in London? To avoid the ULEZ charge you vehicle must be ULEZ compliant and meet the following standards set out by Transport for London: Euro 3 for motorcycles, mopeds, motorised tricycles and quadricycles. Euro 4 (NOx) for petrol cars, vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles.


Is Wimbledon in the ULEZ zone?

It was expanded in 2021 to include boroughs in inner London such as Tower Hamlets and Southwark. Since 2021, Ulez has covered the following areas of inner London: Now, it expands to cover Greater London, affecting boroughs such as Barnet, Upminster, Wimbledon, and Wembley.


How does ULEZ work if you live in the zone?

It does not matter if you live, work, or simply drive through London, all vehicles within the ULEZ zone that are not compliant with the emissions regulations must pay the daily charge.


Is the M25 in the ULEZ zone?

No. The M25 is not be covered by the ULEZ expansion, most of which stops short of the motorway. The M25 marks the boundary of the zone at Enfield and Noak Hill, and although the zone does go slightly past the motorway at North Ockendon, the motorway itself is not subject to ULEZ charges.


Can you pay ULEZ after entering?

If you do need to pay, charging days run from midnight to midnight, every day of the year (except Christmas Day). You can pay by midnight on the third day following the journey or up to 90 days in advance.


How do you get caught in the ULEZ zone?

If I don't pay the ULEZ charge, will I receive a penalty fine? Yes, TfL uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to detect entry to the zone. If your vehicle does not meet the ULEZ emission standards, failure to pay will result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £180, or £90 if paid within 14 days.


Is Heathrow Airport in ULEZ?

Heathrow will become part of the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on 29 August 2023, as the initiative expands to encompass all of London's boroughs.


Are there discounts for residents who live within the ULEZ?

The discount will be available to those who live within the ULEZ and in designated areas next to the boundary where the Congestion Charge residents' discount applies. There are currently 16,289 vehicles registered for the residents' Congestion Charge discount and therefore eligible for the ULEZ 'sunset period.


What happens if you drive through ULEZ?

ULEZ charges Non-compliant vehicles will have to pay £12.50 per day to enter, on top of the congestion charge (£11.50 per day). If you don't pay, you face a £160 fine per day.