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Check ULEZ complianceLondon's Ultra Low Emission Zone is the UK's largest and most well-known clean air charging zone. Originally covering central London, it was expanded to cover all London boroughs in August 2023. Non-compliant vehicles are charged every day they drive within the Greater London boundary.
Zone type
ULEZ
Launched
8 April 2019 (expanded London-wide 29 August 2023)
Operating hours
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Official website
Visit official site →The entire Greater London area, bounded by the M25. All roads within every London borough are included.
| Vehicle type | Daily charge |
|---|---|
| Cars & small vans | £12.50 |
| Motorcycles & mopeds | £12.50 |
| Larger vans & minibuses | £12.50 |
| Lorries, buses & coaches (LEZ) | £100–£300 |
Petrol vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 (generally pre-2006) and diesel vehicles that do not meet Euro 6 (generally pre-September 2015). Electric and hydrogen vehicles are exempt. Historic vehicles (pre-1973) are also exempt.
Our free ULEZ compliance check shows your vehicle's Euro emission standard and whether it meets the London ULEZ requirements. Enter your registration number and get an instant result — no signup or payment required.
You can also check directly on the official TfL ULEZ checker.
The ULEZ daily charge is £12.50 for non-compliant cars, motorcycles, and vans. Lorries, buses, and coaches face charges of £100–£300 under the separate Low Emission Zone scheme. Failure to pay results in a penalty charge notice of £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days.
Yes. The London ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas Day.
Hybrid cars are not automatically exempt. Petrol hybrids need to meet Euro 4, and diesel hybrids need to meet Euro 6. Most modern hybrids meet these standards, but older models may not. Enter your registration number to check.
Yes. Enter your registration number on our free ULEZ check page and we will show your vehicle's Euro emission standard and compliance status instantly. No signup or payment required.
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