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Is Richmond part of the congestion charge?
The expanded zone will extend up to (but not including) the North and South Circular roads. This means that areas in Barnes, Mortlake, East Sheen, North Richmond and Kew will be included in the zone.
How do I know if I entered the congestion zone?
Can I check if I entered the Congestion Charge zone? You can check the Congestion Charge zone on the TFL website to find out exactly which areas of London are included in the zone and whether you’ve driven in them, in which case you’ll need to pay.
What areas are in the congestion charge zone?
The zone now 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.
Which Tube stations are outside ULEZ?
The North Circular Road is outside of the ULEZ. Ilford Station is outside the zone. All exits facing central London, including for Romford Road, are inside the zone.
How do I find out if I owe the Congestion Charge in London?
Phone
- UK: 0343 222 2222 (TfL call charges)
- International:+44 343 222 2222.
- Textphone: 020 7649 9123 (if you have impaired hearing)
How do I know if I need to pay ULEZ?
The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas Day (25 December). If you drive within either of these charging zones during these times, you need to pay them even if you meet the LEZ standards or have already paid the LEZ daily charge.
What happens if I pay Congestion Charge by mistake?
You can request a refund on monthly or annual charges either for the full amount or for any unused days in the future. You can only request a refund on a weekly charge on or before the charge start date.
What happens if I don’t pay Congestion Charge?
If we record and capture an image of your vehicle in the Congestion Charge zone and our records show that you’ve not paid the daily charge by midnight on third Charging Day following it, we will issue a PCN to the registered keeper of the vehicle.
How much is a Congestion Charge fine?
It costs £17.50 if you pay by midnight of the third day after you travel. You can pay the Congestion Charge online, by auto pay, app or telephone. If you do not pay the Congestion Charge, you will be fined £160.
What are the boundaries of the London congestion zone?
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. There is an interactive map of the Congestion Charge zone.
How can I avoid the Congestion Charge Zone?
Below the ‘Destinations’ section on Google Maps, you should find an ‘Options’ hyperlink. Click on that and one of the options which comes up is ‘Avoid’. Tick the box next to ‘Tolls’ and your route should refresh, giving you a route which circumnavigates the Congestion Zone.
What postcodes are in the Congestion Charge Zone?
The congestion zone covers the following postcode area: EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SE1, SW1, W1, WC1 and WC2.
Do I need to pay both ULEZ and Congestion Charge?
The daily charges are: Some vans, if not compliant with LEZ and ULEZ, will need to pay both charges. All vehicles will need to pay the Congestion Charge if visiting the Congestion Charge Zone.
Where does the ULEZ zone start?
On 25 October 2021, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expanded from central London up to (but not including) the North Circular and South Circular roads. The new zone is 18 times the size of the central London zone and now covers 3.8 million people.
What happens if I forgot to pay ULEZ?
If you drive within the zone, you’ll have to pay by midnight on the third day following the journey. Fail to pay on time and you risk getting a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
How do I know if I need to pay the Congestion Charge?
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.
How long does it take to get a PCN for Congestion Charge?
Before receiving the Charge Certificate you should have received a PCN. We may issue a Charge Certificate after 28 days if the PCN has not been either cancelled, paid in full, or been paid following a rejected representation or a refused appeal.
How much is ULEZ per day?
a £12.50 daily
Most vehicles need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or you must pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive inside the zone.
What vehicles are exempt from ULEZ?
All vehicles that have a historic vehicle tax class will be exempt from the ULEZ. This tax class excludes any vehicle used commercially (for example, coffee vans or street food vans).
How long do you get to pay ULEZ?
You can pay for the Congestion Charge and ULEZ charge for up to three previous days, today, the next day, or for a custom date range.