Is the Dartford Crossing in the ULEZ zone?


Is the Dartford Crossing in the ULEZ zone? The new ULEZ charges for travelling Dartfordians are just one of the road payments residents face. Those heading over the Dartford Crossing and into London will now find themselves with two journey payments if they cross the ULEZ border.


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.


Does Heathrow Airport come under ULEZ?

As Heathrow Airport will be firmly situated within the ULEZ zone, there is no way to drive in and out of the airport with a non-compliant vehicle without incurring a charge. However, there are a couple of ways you can reach Heathrow without paying the charge.


How can I avoid ULEZ in London?

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.


Do I need to pay ULEZ if my car is parked?

Drivers do not need to pay the daily ULEZ charge for vehicles parked inside the zone that are not driven on that day. This is regardless of whether the vehicle is parked on a private drive or on street.


Are London taxis exempt from ULEZ?

While licensed London taxis are exempt from ULEZ charges, older, more polluting taxis are subject to a 12-year age limit, with newer, cleaner taxis extended to 15 years. And all newly licensed taxis must be zero emission capable (ZEC).


Can you see ULEZ on Google Maps?

How to Use It: Enter your destination into Google Maps. On the map, the ULEZ will pop up to show you if your journey is within the area.


How many times a day do I have to pay ULEZ?

You will only be charged once per day, so you can enter and leave the zone as many times as you want within 24 hours and pay £12.50 fee once. If you fail to pay the charge, you may be hit with a penalty charge notice, which currently costs £180.


How do I pay for entering the ULEZ zone?

The ULEZ is enforced by cameras that are able to read your number plate as you drive anywhere within the zone and will automatically detect whether or not your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards. As with the congestion charge, drivers can pay in advance or on the day of travel online using the TfL site.


How do I know if I have to pay ULEZ in London?

This means that if your petrol vehicle was registered after 2006, you can drive in the ULEZ without paying the daily charge. If you are unsure whether your petrol vehicle meets the ULEZ standards, you can check online using the Vehicle Checker tool on the Transport for London (TfL) website.