{"id":43182,"date":"2023-08-29T13:39:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=43182"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:39:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:39:44","slug":"what-is-the-ulez-congestion-charge-where-is-the-londons-ultra-low-emission-zone-and-could-i-get-fined-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/what-is-the-ulez-congestion-charge-where-is-the-londons-ultra-low-emission-zone-and-could-i-get-fined-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the ULEZ congestion charge, where is the London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and could I get fined? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONDON'S controversial Ultra Low Emission Zone policy was introduced in 2019 help improve air quality in the capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though the charges, which apply to older, less environmentally-efficient vehicles, originally covered a small area in the very centre of London, they have since expanded greatly.<\/p>\n

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Where is London's Ultra Low Emission Zone?<\/h2>\n

The Ultra Low Emission Zone, or ULEZ, initially covered the Congestion Charge zone in central London, from the eastern edge of Hyde Park out to around Aldgate.<\/p>\n

In October 2021, this changed and expanded to cover all parts of London within the North and South Circular roads.<\/p>\n

Plans to greatly expand the ULEZ\u00a0were\u00a0ruled lawful by the High Court at the end of July 2023.<\/p>\n

The expansion, which\u00a0covers\u00a0all Greater London boroughs was then put in place from August 29, 2023.<\/p>\n

The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year – excluding Christmas Day on December 25.<\/p>\n

Older vehicles that don't meet tight emissions standards have to pay \u00a312.50 every day they are used within the ULEZ.<\/p>\n

The charge runs from midnight to midnight, meaning drivers will be charged for two days if their journey starts before midnight and travels into the next day.<\/p>\n

Generally, pre-2015 diesels and pre-2006 petrol cars, as well as pre-2007 motorbikes, face the fees but you can check if your vehicle meets the standards or not on the TfL website.<\/p>\n

To drive in the ULEZ, petrol cars must meet the Euro 4 standards on emissions, and diesels, as well as larger vehicles, must meet the Euro 6 standards.<\/p>\n

Could I get fined?<\/h2>\n

Failure to pay the ULEZ charge will result in a fine of \u00a3160 for cars, vans and motorbikes.<\/p>\n

This will be reduced to \u00a380 if paid within 14 days.<\/p>\n

TfL uses multiple cameras located all around the city of London and Greater London to manage the\u00a0ULEZ zone, monitoring which cars enter and exit.<\/p>\n

The cameras record number plates and then check them against their database to see if a motor needs to be charged for entering the zone.<\/p>\n

The money made from the charges is being reinvested into improving transport networks across London, as well as making the city's air cleaner.<\/p>\n

How can I check if my vehicle is affected by ULEZ?<\/h2>\n

You can check online whether your vehicle complies with the low emissions standards or if you need to pay the ULEZ charge.<\/p>\n

The check simply requires a driver inputting their vehicle's number plate into the TfL website.<\/p>\n

This can also be done at\u00a0ulez.co.uk.<\/p>\n

Can I get an exemption?<\/h2>\n

All vehicles constructed before 1 January 1973 are exempt from the ULEZ charge.<\/p>\n

Owners of\u00a0vehicles that are more than 40 years old\u00a0can apply to be added to the historic vehicle\u00a0tax class, meaning they do not need to pay the fees.<\/p>\n

All fully electric cars are exempt from the ULEZ charge, regardless of age, but hybrid cars\u00a0must follow the same rules as petrol and diesel vehicles.<\/p>\n

London-licenced taxis – up to 15 years old – are also exempt from the ULEZ charge, as are some specialist farm vehicles, including tractors, mobile cranes, tanks, and diggers.<\/p>\n

Minicabs with wheelchair access, used to carry out private hire bookings, have a grace period until October 26, 2025.<\/p>\n

Drivers with vehicles registered with a disabled or disabled passenger tax class are also exempt from the ULEZ charge until that date.<\/p>\n

Minibus drivers for a\u00a0charity\u00a0or school – excluding private\u00a0schools – can also register for a limited grace period, but only until October 29, 2023.<\/p>\n

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