What shops can I pay Congestion Charge?
What shops can I pay Congestion Charge? You can't pay the Congestion Charge in shops and petrol stations. This was withdrawn in 2013.
How do I know if I entered the Congestion Charge zone?
How do I know if I've entered the congestion charge zone? The congestion charge zone is signposted as you enter with a white 'C' in a red circle. This will be displayed on signposts and on road markings.
Where can I pay the Congestion Charge?
You'll need to pay the London Congestion Charge each day you drive in the Congestion Charge area from 7am until 6pm Monday – Friday (not public holidays). You can pay the London Congestion Charge either online or by phone. Simply visit cclondon.com or phone 0343 222 2222 to pay the Congestion Charge.
Do all petrol cars pay Congestion Charge?
This includes most combustion-engined cars on the road, including hybrids. Only zero-emission cars have been exempt from the Congestion Charge, such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. However, from December 2025, even drivers of zero-emission vehicles will be required to pay the congestion charge.
Can I convert my diesel to be ULEZ compliant?
Can I swap my engine to be ULEZ-compliant? This depends on the vehicle type. At present, there are no CVRAS-approved ways to re-power the engine of a non-compliant diesel car.
What happens if I pay Congestion Charge by mistake?
The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.
How do I check if I need to pay ULEZ?
carwow's free ULEZ checker uses your vehicle's registration to tell you if your vehicle is compliant and whether you'll need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge. The ULEZ expanded in August 2023 and now covers most of London within the M25.
What happens if you forget to pay congestion charge and ULEZ?
There's a £160 fine if you don't pay the ULEZ penalty charge within three days, and you've got 28 days to pay. It goes down to £80 if you get it to TfL in 14 days. TfL sends you a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if you've got a fine.