Do I have to pay the ULEZ charge in advance?

The ULEZ is enforced by cameras that are able to read your number plate as you drive anywhere within the zone and will automatically detect whether or not your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards. As with the congestion charge, drivers can pay in advance or on the day of travel online using the TfL site.



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The ULEZ is enforced by cameras that are able to read your number plate as you drive anywhere within the zone and will automatically detect whether or not your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards. As with the congestion charge, drivers can pay in advance or on the day of travel online using the TfL site.

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You'll be charged automatically every time you drive into the Congestion Zone, ULEZ or LEZ, and never get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) through the door again.

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Failing to pay on time will issue a fixed Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) to the registered keeper of the vehicle. This applies to a nominated lease holder of the vehicle if an agreement has been provided by the registered keeper of the car. If you receive a PCN, you will be expected to pay £180 within 28 days.

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The ULEZ charge costs £12.50 for everyone, with the same fee payable if you pay in advance, on the day, or the day after. Pay the ULEZ charge within three days of passing through the zone, or you'll be fined. Transport for London (TfL) cameras are placed at entrances and exits to the zone.

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What happens if you do not pay the ULEZ charge? Drivers entering the ULEZ, have the option to pre-pay the fee or pay by midnight on the third day after the journey. However, if drivers choose not to pay the £12.50 daily rate, they could be met with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

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Using the Congestion Charge Zone Postcode Checker Our Postcode Checker tool, located on this page, is a convenient way to determine whether a specific London postcode falls within the CCZ. Simply enter the postcode of your destination, and the tool will instantly confirm if it lies within the chargeable zone.

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Call customer services on 0343 222 2222 (TfL call charges) Write to: Customer Services, Congestion Charging and ULEZ, PO Box 344, Darlington DL1 9QE.

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Find the interactive map of the expanded zone on the Transport for London (TfL) website. The expanded ULEZ will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends (except Christmas day), with a £12.50 daily charge for vehicles that do not meet the required emissions standards.

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Ulez cameras are the cameras used by Transport for London (TfL) across the capital. They allow TfL to monitor the cars that enter and exit the zone. The cameras record drivers' number plates, which then get checked against a database to see if the vehicle complies with Ulez rules.

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Google Maps will notify you if you are passing through an Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ)

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If you do need to pay, charging days run from midnight to midnight, every day of the year (except Christmas Day). You can pay by midnight on the third day following the journey or up to 90 days in advance.

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About the ULEZ The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December). Drivers of vehicles that don't meet certain emission standards need to pay a daily charge to drive in the zone.

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The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.

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Pay online You can pay the Congestion Charge online with TfL. You don't need to register or create a password but you do need to enter your vehicle registration number and the country of registration. Payment is made by credit or debit card. Do not use other websites to pay.

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