The zone currently covers all areas within the North and South Circular Roads. The North Circular (A406) and South Circular (A205) roads are not in the zone. Even if you make a short trip inside the zone using a vehicle that doesn’t meet the ULEZ emissions standards, you need to pay the £12.50 daily charge.
Where is the congestion zone in London 2022?
The Congestion Charge Zone covers most of central London including the City of Westminster, the City of London and parts of the London Boroughs of Camden, Lambeth and Southwark.
Which areas of London are in the congestion zone?
London’s Congestion Charge Zone covers the following areas:
- Barbican.
- Bloomsbury.
- Borough.
- Charing Cross.
- City of London.
- Clerkenwell.
- Covent Garden.
- Euston.
Where will the new ULEZ zone be?
The Mayor has announced that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. The ULEZ in central and inner London has been very effective in rapidly reducing air pollution in those areas.
How do I know if I entered ULEZ zone?
ULEZ road signs
- 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.
How do I know if I need to pay London Congestion Charge?
You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday (inclusive).
How do I know if I have a Congestion Charge?
If you already have an account, sign in to Pay to drive in London to check if a discount or exemption applies to your vehicle – and what charges you would need to pay.
This tool checks for:
- Congestion Charge.
- Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
- Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit.
Which postcode is Congestion Charge?
The congestion zone covers the following postcode area: EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SE1, SW1, W1, WC1 and WC2.
Where can I park in London to avoid congestion?
Q-Park has 8 secure car parks outside the congestion zone, conveniently located close to tube stations to assist you on your journey:
- Park Lane.
- Marble Arch.
- Queensway.
- Knightsbridge.
- Pimlico.
- St. John’s Wood.
- Tower Bridge.
- Church Street.
Where do you have to pay congestion in London?
The Congestion Charge zone operates in central London and covers areas such as: Fitzrovia. Westminster. Waterloo.
Will my car be affected by ULEZ in 2022?
If your vehicle is one of the following, it will be exempt from the ULEZ charge: A diesel car that meets Euro 6 standards. A petrol car that meets Euro 4 standards. A fully-electric car.
How do you avoid the ULEZ zone?
To make sure you never need pay, the easiest way is to simply ensure that your car meets what’s called ‘Euro Emissions Standards’. For petrol cars, they must be of Euro 4 standard or higher, for diesel cars it’s Euro 6 or higher. Handily, all petrol cars on cinch are compliant with the ULEZ restrictions.
Will ULEZ expand to M25?
From 2023, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will stretch to almost everywhere inside the M25. What does this mean if you live or work in Greater London? From August 2023, the controversial London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded to cover almost every postcode inside the M25.
What postcodes are in the ULEZ?
The ULEZ postcode checker tool is as straightforward as possible. Enter your postcode in the following format E1 6AA, EC2A 3HX, EC4R 9AF and you will get your result immediately.
Completely within the ULEZ zone:
- Hammersmith & Fulham.
- Chiswick.
- Kensington & Chelsea.
- Camden.
- Islington.
- Haringey.
- Hackney.
- Tower Hamlets.
How do I know if I drove in the congestion zone?
How do I know if I drove in the congestion zone? You can check the congestion charge zone on the TFL website and this will inform you if you need to pay. The congestion zones themselves work by using cameras to capture the registration plates of those driving there.
How do I know if I need to pay London Low Emission Zone?
If you intend to drive within the LEZ, you should check with your hire company that the vehicle meets emissions standards. If it doesn’t, and the hire company hasn’t made an arrangement to pay the daily charge, you’ll need to pay it.
How can I avoid paying congestion?
Accredited breakdown vehicles. Vehicles with nine or more seats. Cars that emit 75g/km or less of CO2. Zero-emission vehicles (Fully electric vehicles and any other zero emissions vehicles)
How can I avoid paying the Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the congestion charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
Do I need to pay both ULEZ and congestion?
The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.
Do all cars pay Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
What cars are exempt from ULEZ?
In line with the existing LEZ discount all vehicles constructed before 1 January 1973 are exempt from the ULEZ, regardless of commercial use or otherwise. If your vehicle meets the above criteria but is registered outside the UK, it is also exempt, but you will need to register it with us before travelling in the zone.