London’s ultra-low emission zone, otherwise known as ULEZ, will be expanding on the 25th October 2021. The ULEZ will grow by a factor of 18 and will cover most of London’s streets.
Alongside changes to London’s congestion charges, which will be introduced later this year, the ULEZ extension enforces emission standards by setting a daily tariff for motorists to enter and drive in the City of London.
As the government implements tighter standards for vehicle emissions in inner-city areas, it’s important for Londoners to know where they stand whilst driving their petrol or diesel vehicle through the ULEZ.
ULEZ Extension Start Date
The ULEZ extension began on the 25th of October 2021 and will run 24 hours a day for 7 days a week.
As part of the London congestion zone charge, the ULEZ extension will run every year except for Christmas.
Certain low emitting cars such as electric vehicles are exempt from paying any ULEZ extension charges.
Petrol cars that were manufactured in 2009 comply with Euro 5 standards and are also exempt from paying any ULEZ extension charges.
Incompatible cars can be defined as:
Further information on whether your vehicle will be impacted by the expanded ULEZ can be found below!
In central London, the Ultra Low Emission Zone has already helped cut toxic roadside nitrogen dioxide pollution by nearly half and led to reductions that are five times greater than the national average. But the pollution isn’t just a central London problem
The ULEZ extension currently covers the same region as the central London congestion zone. However, the zone will expand across the City of London and will be set around (but will not include) the South and North circular roads.
The ULEZ extension will cover many new areas and it’s important to understand whether your vehicle will be impacted. To find out what you will need to pay to enter the ULEZ, please enter your postcode through the TFL postcode checker linked below.
It is estimated that 100,000 cars, 35,000 vans, and 3,000 lorries could be affected by the expanded zone with tighter standards every day.
ULEZ charges are paid in conjunction with daily london congestion charges so it’s important to understand how much you’ll be paying to drive your vehicle in the zone.
Cars, motorcycles, and vans will pay a daily ULEZ extension charge of £12.50 alongside a £15 congestion charge.
Lorries and coaches will pay £100 to enter the ULEZ extension.
‘We recognise the important role that historic vehicles play in preserving London’s culture and history and their relatively low impact on pollution due to their small numbers. Following consultation it was agreed that vehicles in the 40-year rolling vehicle tax exemption sector for classic vehicles will be exempt from the ULEZ standards and charges.’
Many classic car enthusiasts and classic car owners were worried about the 2021 ULEZ extension and its impact on classic cars.
Thankfully, owners have breathed a sigh of relief as classic cars will not be impacted by the ULEZ charge since being classed as historic vehicles.
Of course, you can only be eligible if your vehicle is older than 40 years and has its tax class registered as a historic vehicle.
Unfortunately, many classic cars have since fallen under the despair of the recent MOT changes. Under new regulations, classic vehicles must meet the new standards introduced otherwise the prospect of driving their classic vehicle across the ULEZ may be short-lived.
View our complete guide to find out more about where you stand with your classic car.
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You may be eligible for certain ULEZ government grants under the London scrappage scheme.
Non-Governmental Organisations, small business owners and low income residents may be eligible for certain grants if they meet certain requirements.
Vehicles that may receive ULEZ grants are listed below.
Cars And Motorcycles
Still unsure if you can scrap your car and receive the ULEZ grant? Our team can still help you scrap a car in London hassle-free.
Vans And Minibuses
A significant number of people own vehicles that are incompatible with the emission standards set by London’s ULEZ. Due to this, it’s important to consider your options:
Thankfully, Scrap Local offers an award-winning recycling service throughout London! Our nationwide network of car breakers pays the best scrap prices in London for all kinds of vehicles, including polluting diesel and petrol cars.
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The ULEZ extension will start on 25th October 2021.
The Ultra-low emission zone will run 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The zone will operate all year round except for Christmas day.
It’s important to note that the ULEZ extension will run from 00:00am to 24:00pm. Cars aren’t required to pay twice to enter the expanded ULEZ.
If your vehicle is parked and remains stationary in the ULEZ extension, then you will not be required to pay a fee. You can pay to drive in London’s ULEZ online.
From the 25th October 2021, the ULEZ will expand from central London to create a single, larger zone. It will run up to, but not include, the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205).
View whether your postcode falls into the ULEZ extension online.
The 2021 ULEZ extension covers a large area, however, it will not include the North Circular Road (A406) and South Circular Road (A205).
A section of the A4 between Chiswick Roundabout and Hogarth Roundabout is also excluded from the ULEZ extension.
Failure to pay for driving in the ULEZ extension will include a series of fines which are known as penalty charge notices (PCN).
View further information on ULEZ enforcement and penalties online.
Multiple studies show that, unfortunately, many motorists in London who work or reside in the ULEZ extension can’t afford to drive in it.
A vast amount of cars and vans within the ULEZ extension are not compatible with the zone’s emission standards. It’s important to consider what options you have so that you can avoid potential fines of £1000 per year.
Thankfully, Scrap Local’s award-winning network of vehicle recyclers work hard to provide exceptional scrap car removal services for customers in low emission and clean air zones.
We’ll ensure that you receive a great scrap car price for your vehicle and will handle all of the paperwork for you. Scrap Local offers a hassle-free solution for highly polluting vehicles in the ULEZ extension.
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