FAQ: Where Is The Congestion Charge Area In London?

Where is the congestion charge zone?

The Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles entering central London.

Can I check if I entered the congestion charge zone?

If you’ve driven into the Congestion Charging zone there’s no way to find out if your vehicle’s number plate was recorded or not, other than wait to see if you get a letter or fine through the post.

Where are the congestion charge cameras in London?

Cameras are placed at every entrance and exit from the Congestion Charge zone. There is a black and white camera for each lane of traffic to capture registration plates, and a colour camera recording an overview of the whole road. Vehicle registration plates are read automatically and processed at the control centre.

What is the new congestion charge in London?

The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-22:00, every day, except Christmas Day (25 December). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.

How do you know if you need to pay congestion charge?

You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third charging day after travel. You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-22:00, every day, except Christmas Day (25 December).

Who is exempt from congestion charge?

NHS vehicles that are exempt from vehicle tax. Vehicles used by disabled people that are exempt from vehicle tax and have a ‘disabled’ taxation class. Vehicles for more than one disabled person (for example Dial-a-Ride) that are exempt from vehicle tax and have a ‘disabled’ taxation class.

How do I check my car ULEZ?

The simplest way of finding out if your car will be hit by the ULEZ charge is with your vehicle registration number. Where & when? The current ULEZ sits precisely over the Congestion Charge Zone, which means an area of central London that covers just over eight square miles.

What car are ULEZ free?

Is my business car exempt from ULEZ?

• Petrol cars. To avoid the ULEZ charge, petrol cars must meet Euro 4 emissions standards at the least.
• Diesel cars. Only Euro 6-compliant diesel cars are exempt from ULEZ charges.
• Hybrid and electric cars. All electric cars are exempt from ULEZ charges.

Is my vehicle OK for ULEZ?

However: Petrol cars that meet the ULEZ standards are generally those first registered with the DVLA after 2005, although cars that meet the standards have been available since 2001. Diesel cars that meet the standards are generally those first registered with the DVLA after September 2015.

How can I avoid the congestion charge in London?

How do I avoid the congestion charge?

1. Download an app.
2. Check routes before you set off.
3. Visit the city at a certain time.
4. Keep your eyes on the road.
5. Park outside the zone.
6. Travel together.
7. Pay your congestion charge.

Is Liverpool Street congestion charge?

Liverpool Street No Congestion Charge E2 London parking – Car Parks, Street Parking, Private Garages.

Do you have to pay congestion charge if your car is parked?

The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge applies from 07:00-22:00, every day, except Christmas Day (25 December).

Can I take my diesel car into London?

Can you drive diesel cars in London? All of Britain’s 12.9 million diesel cars are allowed to be driven in London. Around 9.5 million of them don’t meet the latest Euro 6 emissions standards, so they will incur the £12.50 daily ULEZ charge if they are driven in the zone.

What postcodes are in the London congestion zone?

The congestion zone covers the following postcode area: EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SE1, SW1, W1, WC1 and WC2.

What Diesel cars are exempt from ULEZ?

ULEZ -compliant diesel cars

• Only Euro 6-compliant diesel cars are exempt from ULEZ charges.
• Almost every diesel car registered since September 2015 meets the standard.
• Some earlier models do too. Euro 6-compliant cars date back as far as 2012.