Is ULEZ only in London?


Is ULEZ only in London? 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.


Do I have to pay ULEZ for Heathrow Airport?

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.


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 pay ULEZ if my car is parked?

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.


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 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.


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.