It covers approximately the area from Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
What is the C Zone in London?
The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank Holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.
What does C mean on London road?
Congestion Charge zone
The red circular “C” symbol is used to indicate roads that lead into the zone. A white version of the symbol is painted on the road in traffic lanes that lead to the Congestion Charge zone, and red-and-white symbols are painted across the road at entry points.
How do I know if I entered the Congestion Charge Zone?
How do I know if I’ve entered the congestion charge zone? The congestion charge zone is signposted as you enter with a white ‘C’ in a red circle. This will be displayed on signposts and on road markings.
Where does the London congestion zone apply?
Where is the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ)? 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.
How do I pay my London C charge?
The TfL Pay to drive in London app
This free, official app helps you pay your Congestion Charge, ULEZ and Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges. You can also use the app to: Set up Auto Pay. Pay a penalty.
How do I know if I’ve been in the ULEZ zone?
You can find out for free if your vehicle is ULEZ compliant by entering your registration plate at https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/ULEZ-Check above and getting one of our free checks. If your vehicle is ULEZ compliant, you will not have to pay a charge if you drive within the ULEZ zone.
What is a C class road in the UK?
C road – another term for a classified unnumbered road. Any numbering system around C roads is peculiar to the authority and is not coordinated on a national basis; as a result, we advise that it is not displayed. D road – another term for an unclassified road.
What does C mean in roads?
Roads identified with M before the number could point to a motorway and, in States like New South Wales, could suggest it’s a privately owned toll road. A, B and C roads are smaller roads whose size and significance in terms of the size of the population they’re linking is reflected in the prefacing letter.
What are B and C roads?
B and C-roads are sometimes known as ‘minor’ roads in the UK. They are the roads that connect small towns and villages together. Unsurprisingly, there are more miles of B and C-roads in the UK than A-roads, as they make up over 87% of the total road length of the UK.
What happens if you accidentally go into the congestion zone?
They don’t care if you strayed in, because once the the zone, you’ll have to pay and knowing that, you may as well drive around in it where you want.
How much is it if you forget to pay Congestion Charge?
Drivers who don’t pay the Congestion Charge within three days of travel will be sent a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £160. If the PCN is paid within 14 days, the fee is £80. You must pay the charge within 28 days or challenge the PCN. If you do not pay or challenge the PCN within 28 days, the fee increases to £240.
Will I get a letter about Congestion Charge?
If you haven’t paid the Congestion Charge when you should have, we’ll send you a formal notification – a PCN.
How can I avoid the Congestion Charge in London?
How do I Avoid the Congestion Charge?
- Time your visit so that you will only be driving after 6pm on weekdays or at the weekend.
- Download a free parking app, or check the parking notices and drive around to find pay and display bays, as they are the ones that are usually free at particular times.
Is Congestion Charge just central London?
The Congestion Charge covers central London. The ULEZ covers central London and the area up to, but not including, the North and South Circular Roads (A406 and A205). LEZ covers most of Greater London. The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone.
What does London C charge Exempt mean?
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.
How do I know if I have to pay low emission charge in London?
Check your vehicle on the Transport for London (TfL) website. You might need to pay to drive in a clean air zone if your vehicle does not meet emissions standards. Use this service to: find out if you need to pay for your vehicle.
How do I know if I need to pay London driving charges?
You may need to pay the Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and/or the Low Emission Zone charges to drive in London. Your number plate (Vehicle Registration Mark) will tell us which charges you need to pay.
Where is the ULEZ boundary?
The ULEZ encompasses all roads south of the North Circular road. The North Circular road itself is outside of the zone.
Which areas are ULEZ?
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year (except Christmas Day) to help clean up London’s air. 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.
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.