What happens if you refuse to pay ULEZ?

An Order for Recovery means TfL will register that outstanding ULEZ charge as unpaid debt with the Traffic Enforcement Centre and will also mean your original charge will increase too. If drivers continue to ignore charges and notices, then the debt process will take place which could see bailiffs at your door.



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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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In 2020/21, almost two fifths of 11,597 closed congestion zone and Ulez appeals were upheld. 'You have 28 days from the date you receive a penalty charge notice to appeal.

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If you are parked but don't drive, you don't need to pay the ULEZ charge. 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.

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Drivers do not need to pay the daily ULEZ charge for vehicles parked inside the zone that are not driven on that day. This is regardless of whether the vehicle is parked on a private drive or on street.

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Advance information signs appear on major roads, indicating the distance to the boundary. On the approach to the boundary, directional signs show which routes take you into the ULEZ and which don't. Signs are at every boundary point telling you when you're entering the zone.

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Our Top 5 Central London car parks outside of the congestion / ULEZ charging
  • Q-Park, Church Street. Is just a short walk away from Regent's Park with 146 parking spaces. ...
  • Q-Park, Park Lane. This large car park is situated beneath Hyde Park with 981 parking spaces. ...
  • Q-Park, Queensway. ...
  • Q-Park, Tower Bridge. ...
  • Q-Park, Pimlico.


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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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You will only be charged once per day, so you can enter and leave the zone as many times as you want within 24 hours and pay £12.50 fee once. If you fail to pay the charge, you may be hit with a penalty charge notice, which currently costs £180.

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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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If I don't pay the ULEZ charge, will I receive a penalty fine? Yes, TfL uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to detect entry to the zone. If your vehicle does not meet the ULEZ emission standards, failure to pay will result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £180, or £90 if paid within 14 days.

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ULEZ camera locations are selected by Transport for London. This is done in collaboration with our camera supplier, Yunex (formerly Siemens Mobility), to ensure that locations are appropriate and feasible.

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We remain disappointed with the High Court decision to allow the expansion of ULEZ to go ahead on 29 August 2023, along with the lack of scrappage schemes for our residents and businesses.

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The latest expansion of Ulez has proved divisive. Clean air campaigners support it. However, some residents, businesses and politicians have expressed serious concerns. They include the financial impact during a cost of living squeeze, and the nine month-long notice period.

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