Is my car exempt London congestion?

Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.

What area of London does the Congestion Charge cover?

The zone now covers all areas within the North and South Circular Roads. The North Circular (A406) and South Circular (A205) roads are not in the zone. Even if you make a short trip inside the zone using a vehicle that doesn’t meet the ULEZ emissions standards, you need to pay the £12.50 daily charge.

What vehicles are exempt from Congestion Charge?

Taxi and private hire vehicles (PHVs) PHV drivers and operators need to pay the Congestion Charge if they travel within the zone during charging hours. PHVs designated as wheelchair-accessible vehicles will still have an exemption from the Congestion Charge as long as they are fulfilling a private hire booking.

How do I know if entered Congestion Charge area?

Can I check if I entered the Congestion Charge zone? You can check the Congestion Charge zone on the TFL website to find out exactly which areas of London are included in the zone and whether you’ve driven in them, in which case you’ll need to pay.

How do I know if I need to pay London congestion charge?

London road user charging You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel. You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.

What year cars are ULEZ compliant?

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.

Where does the London congestion zone start?

It covers approximately the area from Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. There is an interactive map of the Congestion Charge zone.

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What cars qualify for ULEZ exemption?

All vehicles that have a historic vehicle tax class will be exempt from the ULEZ. This tax class excludes any vehicle used commercially (for example, coffee vans or street food vans).

Where is the Congestion Zone?

The Congestion Charge Zone covers most of central London including the City of Westminster, the City of London and parts of the London Boroughs of Camden, Lambeth and Southwark.