Can I use the ULEV lane in Nottingham?


Can I use the ULEV lane in Nottingham? You may have seen this sign on the bus lane along Daleside Road near Colwick Park, but what does it mean? Primarily it's a bus lane, but along with buses and cycles, ultra-low emission vehicles (or ULEVs) are able to use it too.


How do you avoid the ULEZ zone?

Here's a run-down of what you can do to avoid the ULEZ charge:
  1. Buy a petrol car. ...
  2. Buy a diesel car. ...
  3. Buy a classic car. ...
  4. Buy an electric car. ...
  5. Buy a motorbike. ...
  6. Other ways to avoid paying the ULEZ charge. ...
  7. Other ULEZ exempt vehicles. ...
  8. Yet more ways to not pay ULEZ charges.


What is the difference between ULEV and ULEZ?

Ultra low emissions streets, or ULEV Streets, are a Hackney-led scheme which differ from the ULEZ, which is a London-wide scheme led by TfL. The ultra low emissions streets in Shoreditch will only permit ultra low emission vehicles, which are vehicles that emit 0-75g of CO2 per km driven.


How much does it cost to enter the ultra low emission zone?

The current daily ULEZ charge is £12.50. This applies to all vehicles driven within the zone that do not meet the emissions criteria, including residents' vehicles. However, you do not need to pay the charge if your vehicle is parked and not driven. The daily charge runs from midnight to midnight.


What is the bus lane rule?

What is a Bus Lane? It is a travel lane restricted to buses only during certain hours of the day. During this time, other vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make the next available right turn, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers. Violating bus lane rules results in a $50 – $250 fine.