{UAH} Ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in London: What you need to know

London ha become one  of the most expensive cities in which to dive a car, with the introduction today of the ULEZ.  The Ulez is a an environmental tax imposed on cars driving into central London, but will be extended to cover most of London. It is an environmental tax intended to discourage older cars from enterring central London, and thereby reducing pollution.

There are now two taxes a motorist must pay to drive a car into central London 

1; The Congestion Charge: £11.50. 

And now

 2. ULEX  Tax:£12.50. 

TOTAL: £24.40

One must therefore be having a very good reason to drive a car in London if it is going to cost you a daily tax of almost £25 ( $60). Add to that the prohibitive charges you need to pay for parking- most local authorities charging £4 per hour- it is now prohibitive to drive a car into central London, except only for emergencies. Fortunately, London is very well served by public transport- buses, trains and trams run throughout day and night- at intervals of 15 minutes on a majority of routes. So it is a price worth paying, in order to save our planet and save our children from pollution.

Bobby

Ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in London: What you need to know

An ultra-low emission zone has been introduced in London

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The ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been introduced in London.

Here some of the key questions around the scheme are answered.

What is it?

The ULEZ is a way of charging vehicles which emit the most nitrogen oxide for entering parts of London.

When does it apply?

The daily charge runs from midnight to midnight every day.

Where is it happening?

The scheme is initially within the same area as the congestion charging zone, before being expanded to within the North and South Circular roads from October 2021.

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What vehicles are included?

All vehicles are affected apart from black taxis.

How much does it cost to enter the zone with an older vehicle?

It costs £12.50 for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans. Heavier vehicles such as lorries, buses and coaches are liable for a £100 charge.

How can I avoid the charge?

To be exempt from the ULEZ charge, petrol cars, vans and minibuses must meet the Euro 4 emissions standard and diesels must meet Euro 6.

That means the oldest cars that can be driven in central London without paying are roughly a four-year-old diesel model or a 13-year-old petrol model.

What happens if I don't pay?

If you fail to pay the charge, car drivers face a £160 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days).

Lorry drivers will be handed a much larger fine of £1,000 (reduced to £500 if paid within 14 days).

What if I don't know my vehicle's emissions standard?

Drivers can check whether their vehicle is liable for a charge by entering its registration on the Transport for London website.

Why was ULEZ introduced?

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the scheme will improve the capital's air quality, which he says is responsible for thousands of premature deaths and other serious conditions.

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Has there been any opposition to the scheme?

Conservatives on the London Assembly claim Mr Khan's decision to introduce the scheme earlier than planned could catch out some motorists - particularly those from the poorest households - who have not already upgraded their vehicle to a newer model.

They also warn that expanding the zone to the whole of inner London will not effectively tackle pollution and will affect people and businesses in areas with low pollution.

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