Are you exempt from Congestion Charge if you live in London?

Are you exempt from Congestion Charge if you live in London?

People living in London’s Congestion Charge Zone receive a 90% residents’ discount. Blue Badge holders qualify for a 100% exemption from the Congestion Charge.

What vehicles are exempt from ULEZ in London?

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).

Are there any exemptions to the Congestion Charge?

Taxi and private hire vehicles (PHVs) Taxis are exempt from paying the Congestion Charge when actively licensed with London Taxi and Private Hire (TPH).

How do I bypass Congestion Charge?

You can bypass this though! Below the ‘Destinations’ section on Google Maps, you should find an ‘Options’ hyperlink. Click on that and one of the options which comes up is ‘Avoid’. Tick the box next to ‘Tolls’ and your route should refresh, giving you a route which circumnavigates the Congestion Zone.

What happens if I live in the congestion zone?

If you live within the Congestion Charge residents’ discount zone, you are eligible to register for a 90% discount on one vehicle.

Do residents pay Congestion Charge every day?

The London Congestion Charge is a daily fee levied on vehicles travelling through the centre of the capital. In June 2020, its cost was increased to £15 a day (up from £11.50) and the hours of operation changed from 7am to 6pm weekdays to 7am and 10pm every day except Christmas Day.

Can I make my diesel car ULEZ compliant?

To comply with ULEZ, petrol cars need to be Euro 4 standard or better, which generally covers vehicles first registered after 2005. Diesel cars need to be Euro 6 standard or better, which generally covers vehicles first registered after 2015.

Are Blue Badge holders exempt from ULEZ?

Blue Badge holders do not receive a discount for ULEZ because while Blue Badge holders may need to use a private vehicle, they do have a choice over using or nominating a ULEZ-compliant vehicle.

Are hybrids exempt from Congestion Charge?

In short, yes. As of January 2022, all full electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are entirely exempt from the charge.

Does Apple Maps avoid Congestion Charge?

The new Apple Maps includes Congestion Charge information in London.