What happens if you accidentally go into the congestion zone?
What happens if you accidentally go into the congestion zone? The congestion zones themselves work by using cameras to capture the registration plates of those driving there. A fee will be issued to you if you have not pre-paid, and you will be notified of this – so, even if you drove in the zone accidentally, you will find out.
How is congestion charge enforced?
With congestion pricing, tolls typically vary by time of day and are collected at highway speeds using electronic toll collection technology. Traffic flows freely and there are no toll booths. Vehicles are equipped with electronic devices called transponders or tags, which are read by overhead antennas.
What cars are exempt from congestion charge?
- Blue Badge holders.
- Roadside recovery vehicles.
- Accredited breakdown vehicles.
- Vehicles with nine or more seats.
- Cars that emit 75g/km or less of CO2.
- Zero-emission vehicles (Fully electric vehicles and any other zero emissions vehicles)
Can I pay congestion charge after entering?
You only need to pay once, no matter how many times you drive in and out of the Congestion Charge zone on the same day. You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel.
Is there a Congestion Charge for 7am to 10pm?
What time does the Congestion Charge end? The Congestion Charge operates 7am-10pm every day except for Christmas day.