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- What is the ULEZ? The ULEZ is the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone: an area covering central London within which cars will be subject to a daily charge as a way of tackling air pollution in the city.
- Where and when will the ULEZ apply? Initially, the ULEZ will cover the same area as the existing Congestion Charge zone in the capital, although it will be widened at a later stage (more on that below).
- Which cars will have to pay to drive within the ULEZ? Unlike the existing Low Emissions Zone, which covers a far wider area, the ULEZ will affect many standard cars rather than mainly just large lorries and buses.
- Will classic cars be affected? It was initially feared that the introduction of the ULEZ would effectively ban classics from central London – causing havoc for owners who live in the area and possibly even leading to the cancellation of some classic events such as the London to Brighton Run.
The official way to pay the ULEZ daily charge. Pay online, over the phone or via the app. Or set up Auto Pay to pay charges automatically each month.
Aug 30, 2023 · The ULEZ rules across the country mean that vehicles which are over 40 years old are officially considered ‘historic’. In addition to making them free to tax and MoT exempt, it also means...
Aug 29, 2023 · Cars constructed before January 1, 1973, will not have to pay the charges associated with the ULEZ. It means many will be breathing a sigh of relief, with charges for those driving in ULEZ zones...
- Wheelchair Accessible Private Hire Vehicles
- Historic Vehicles
- Other Exempt Vehicles
- Discount For Showman's Vehicles
Designated wheelchair accessible PHVs used to carry out a private hire booking will be granted a grace period until 24 October 2027, during which they will be exempt from the ULEZ daily charge. These vehicles will only be exempt when carrying out a private hire booking for a TfL-licensed PHV operator. At all other times PHV owners will have to pay ...
Two categories of historic vehicles are exempt from ULEZ: 1. All vehicles built before 1 January 1973 2. Vehicles over 40 years old that have been successfully registered with the DVLA for a historic vehicle tax class 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 ...
A small number of vehicle types currently exempt from the LEZ are also exempt from the ULEZ charge. These include: 1. Specialist agricultural vehicles 2. Military vehicles 3. Non-road going vehicles which are allowed to drive on the highway (for example, excavators) 4. Certain types of mobile cranes If your vehicle meets any of the above criteria a...
Some showman's vehicles are eligible for a 100% discount from the ULEZ daily charge if they are registered to a person following the business of a travelling showman and have been modified or specially constructed. Trailers and semi-trailers which have been modified or specially constructed are not eligible for the 100% discount. For a vehicle to b...
Jan 24, 2024 · This means that many modern classics, which were made in the 1980s or 1990s, will not count as Ultra-Low Emission Zone classic cars. If your classic car is nearing the 40-year mark, you need to be careful as ULEZ requirements are different to MOT exemption regulations.
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Sep 12, 2023 · Classic cars that qualify for the historic vehicle tax exemption – built more than 40 years ago and registered as such with the DVLA – are exempt from paying the ULEZ charge.
