London (ULEZ) Clean Air Zone

London/England

Ultra Low Emission Zone•Active since 2019-04-08

Zone Information

Zone Type
Ultra Low Emission Zone
Class
Class N/A
Coverage
All 32 boroughs of Greater London (the ULEZ was expanded on 29 August 2023 to cover the entire Greater London area).
Introduction Date
2019-04-08
Operating Hours
24/7 (every day of the year except Christmas Day)
Private Cars Charged
Yes

Key Details

Emission Standards

Required standards for vehicles

Petrol vehicles must meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles Euro 6. Non-compliant cars, vans, minibuses pay ULEZ; larger vehicles must meet Euro VI or pay separate LEZ charges.

Daily Charges

Charges for non-compliant vehicles

£12.50 per day for non-compliant cars, vans, motorcycles and minibuses. Non-compliant heavy vehicles (HGVs, buses, coaches) pay £100 per day under the separate London LEZ scheme.

Penalties

Fines for non-payment

£180 Penalty Charge (reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days) for not paying the required charge.

Charging Notes

Important information

All non-compliant vehicles – including private cars – must pay a ULEZ charge to drive in Greater London.

Towns Covered

Greater London (all boroughs)

Iconic Landmarks

Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
Tower Bridge
Buckingham Palace

Zone Map

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