On 8 April 2019, the Central London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to launch, to help tackle London’s toxic air.

Owners of vehicles that don’t meet the new stricter emissions standards and still wish to drive within the ULEZ will need to pay a daily charge. Please note that vehicles registered for a Congestion Charge discount are not exempt from the ULEZ.

Check Your Vehicle

Check your vehicle on the TFL Online Vehicle Checker to see if it complies with the central London ULEZ.

To comply, vehicles must meet the ULEZ emission standards or pay the daily charge. These vary according to vehicle and fuel type.

Daily ULEZ Charges

For essential journeys you can avoid the charge by using a vehicle that meets the emission standards. Otherwise where possible use public transport, walk or cycle. However if you do choose to pay the daily charge, here is information on payment options to help you prepare.

Daily Charges:

• Cars, small vans motorcycles & minibuses: £12.50
• Lorries, coaches and larger vehicles: £100

When Will ULEZ Operate

From 8 April 2019, ULEZ will operate in central London 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The daily charge runs from 00:01-midnight. If you drive within the ULEZ area across two days, for example before midnight and after midnight, you will be liable to pay two daily charges if your vehicle doesn’t meet the ULEZ standards.

Ways to Pay From 8 April

If you are driving within the zone and your vehicle does not meet the ULEZ standard, you can pay the charge from 8 April 2019 by:

• Registering for Auto Pay (£10 admin charge per vehicle per year)
• Visiting the Transport for London website and paying online
• Downloading the free official TfL app

Where ULEZ Will Operate

The Ultra Low Emission Zone will cover the same area as the Congestion Charge.

Temporary Discounts

Some drivers and vehicles will qualify for a temporary discount from the ULEZ charge. For more information, please visit the Discounts and Exemptions webpage on the TFL website.

If you hold a Congestion Charge discount, please ensure you log into your online account when you pay for ULEZ so that we can correctly calculate your charges.