How can I avoid traffic in London?

Londoners told CBC News they avoid driving in the morning or evening to avoid congestion. Around 5 (in the afternoon), I always avoid that, said Alyssa Stewart, who said she avoids driving downtown because of congestion. Anytime from 7 to 9 (in the morning) is a bad time.



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If you think you have it bad, you may want to spare a few moments to sympathise with drivers in London. According to our research, motorists in the capital spend 156 hours in traffic each year, with Thursdays between 5pm and 6pm being the most congested time of the week.

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What time is there the least traffic in London? You should encounter less traffic in London late at night or early in the morning (before 6:30am, when the early rush hour traffic starts to pick up).

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INRIX found that London had the worst overall traffic numbers, as drivers in England's capital city spent approximately 156 a year stuck in their cars.

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TfL said lowering speeds was a “crucial part” of its Vision Zero approach to eradicating road deaths. It says that every year 1,000 people were injured or killed by drivers exceeding the speed limit. TfL is giving outer London boroughs £2.45 million this year to introduce more 20mph roads.

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While you can see most of the main sights in London in one day or two days, for first-time visitors, I highly recommend spending at least 3-4 days in London. This should give you sufficient time to get acquainted with the city, see the main landmarks, and visit a few of the most popular tourist attractions in London.

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What are the quietest days to drive? Commuting is a little quieter on Mondays in many UK cities. Sunday is often the best day to go on a sightseeing trip whilst avoiding traffic – especially if you set off earlier on before many of the shops open and the usual 'Sunday drivers' venture out.

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