Where does the London congestion charge start?
Where does the London congestion charge start? It covers approximately the area from Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. There is an interactive map of the Congestion Charge zone.
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.
Is Congestion Charge free on Sunday?
London's Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
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)
Is London the only city with Congestion Charge?
You may have noticed that the schemes focus heavily on commercial vehicles, however, there are some instances where cars will face charges. The charges have been rolled out in London, Bath, Birmingham, and Portsmouth however most major cities in the UK across 2022 and leading into 2023.
How do I know if I need to pay London Low Emission Zone?
The Transport for London (TfL) vehicle checker will tell you if you need to pay the ULEZ charge, the London Low Emission Zone, and the Congestion Charge. All you need is your vehicle registration number and country details.