Quick Answer: What Area Is Covered By The London Congestion Charge?

How do I know if I drove in the congestion 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.

Is this postcode in congestion zone?

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

Which UK cities have congestion charges?

Road pricing schemes in place in the UK as of 2012 include road congestion pricing in London and Durham; the London low emission zone which is a pollution charge scheme only affecting trucks with less efficient engines entering London; and the M6 toll, the only existing toll road on a strategic road in the UK.

Do I need to pay the London emission charge?

Unless your vehicle is exempt, you’ll need to pay a daily charge to bring it into Greater London. Pay the charge on the TfL website.

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).

Where does the congestion zone start?

The Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles entering central London. Make sure you know how it might affect your visit. The Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 10pm, seven days a week, except Christmas Day.

Does my vehicle meet ULEZ?

The ULEZ is enforced based on the declared emissions of the vehicle, rather than the age of the vehicle. Run a free check and you’ll see compliance information on the right handside (show screenshot), which will show you if the vehicle is compliant, not compliant or exempt from charge.

Does my car have to pay congestion charge?

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. If your vehicle does not meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards, you must also pay the ULEZ charge.

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.

Which cities have a congestion charge?

The application on urban roads is currently limited to a few cities, including London, Stockholm, Singapore, Milan, and Gothenburg, as well as a few smaller towns, such as Durham, England; Znojmo, Czech Republic; Riga (ended in 2008), Latvia; and Valletta, Malta.

Where is the clean air zone in London?

From 25 October 2021, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding from central London to create a single, larger zone up to the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205). The North and South Circular roads themselves are not included in the zone.

How do I pay my congestion charge in Durham?

Paying the charge NSL collect the charge for us – you can go to the NSL website and select ‘ Durham & Darlington’ from the drop down list for ways to pay, including at their Parking Shop. All vehicles that enter or exit the zone during these times must pay the charge unless they qualify for an exemption.

What cars are exempt from London congestion?

Since 8 April 2019, only vehicles capable of achieving zero-emissions driving – such as plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge.

What is the ULEZ charge in London?

The ULEZ daily charge is: £12.50 for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) £100 for heavier vehicles, including lorries (over 3.5 tonnes) and buses/coaches (over 5 tonnes)