Do you know all the new changes to London’s Congestion Charge Zone? Since the start of London’s Congestion Charge Zone in February 2003 we’ve seen numerous changes to the scheme as well as fee increases!
The aim of the congestion charge was to reduce inner-city traffic levels, congestion, and prevent pollution in the capital. The revenues from the scheme are to go to further improvements to transport across London, according to TFL.
source: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/
How Does London’s Congestion Charge Zone Work
- You have to pay in advance before entering the Congestion Charge Zone, whether on the day or by midnight the following charging day
- The Congestion Charge applies from 07:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday excluding public and Bank Holidays.
How Much Does London’s Congestion Charge Work
- The daily charge is £11.50 if you pay on the day and £14.50 if you pay the following charging day
- You can register for a discount, this will cost £10 per vehicle and needs to be renewed every year. The driver will need to supply a copy of the V5C vehicle registration certificate (logbook) issued by the DVLA. When your registration is due for renewal TFL will notify you and you will be able to renew it online once you have received this notification.
What Vehicles are Eligible for London Congestion Charge Discount
- Only vehicles that meet Euro 6 standards (petrol or diesel) that emit no more than 75 g/km of Co2 and have a minimum 20 miles zero emission capable range will qualify for the 100% cleaner vehicle discount.
- From 25 October 2021 the cleaner vehicle discount will change so that only battery electric vehicles are eligible.
- From 25 December 2025 the cleaner vehicle discount will be discontinued. From this date, all vehicle owners, unless in receipt of another discount or exemption, will need to pay to enter London’s Congestion Charge Zone.
The UK government’s aim with these Low Emission Zones is not only to improve inner city air quality, cut traffic levels and improve quality of life for city residents, but also super-charge the use of electric vehicles.
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