Penalties for not paying the Congestion Charge Drivers who don’t pay the Congestion Charge within three days of travel will be sent a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £160. If the PCN is paid within 14 days, the fee is £80. You must pay the charge within 28 days or challenge the PCN.
What happens if I forget to pay Congestion Charge?
If you don’t pay by midnight on the third day after travel in the zone, you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). Not all drivers have to pay. Find out about discounts and exemptions. You can pay the Congestion Charge in several ways.
How many days after Can you pay Congestion Charge?
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.
What is the fine for driving in the congestion zone?
You need to pay a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone during charging times.
Can I check if I drove in the congestion zone?
How do I know if I drove in the congestion zone? You can check the congestion charge zone on the TFL website and this will inform you if you need to pay. The congestion zones themselves work by using cameras to capture the registration plates of those driving there.
Can I pay the Congestion Charge 2 days late?
The Congestion Charge is £15 per vehicle per day if you pay in advance or before midnight on the day you enter the zone. If you forget, you can still pay the fee up to three days later but the price increases to £17.50.
How do I know if I enter Congestion Charge?
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.
How long do TFL have to send a PCN?
We do not have to consider any representations received outside the 28-day period. If you are prevented from sending us your representation within 28 days, we will use our discretion and may still consider it. You must provide supporting evidence to show what delayed you (eg proof of illness or holiday).
How are congestion charges monitored?
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.
Can I pay ULEZ a week late?
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). To see if and what you need to pay, check your vehicle. Or find out about discounts and exemptions.
Do I pay Congestion Charge if I am parked?
The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.
How long does it take for TfL charges to show up?
Once you’ve paid your unpaid fare, wait 30 minutes before travelling. If you don’t pay your unpaid fare through your account or by phone, we’ll try by sending requests to your card issuer. If the payment is successful, this could appear on your bank statement up to 30 days after you travelled.
What happens if I dont pay TfL fine?
If the penalty charge is not paid within 14 days of a Charge Certificate being served then we may apply to register it as an unpaid debt at the Traffic Enforcement Centre which incurs a debt registration fee for each PCN. You will then be sent an Order for Recovery.
Is a TfL fine a criminal record?
No. All TfL ticketing offences are ‘strict liability’. This means that intention is irrelevant and you may be guilty simply by the fact you did not have a valid ticket. Do I have to attend the court in person?
What does a Congestion Charge camera look like?
A black and white camera takes a close-up image of the vehicle number plate, with a colour camera taking a wider ‘contextual’ image of the relevant vehicle. All our cameras have an integrated Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) computer system.
How many Congestion Charge cameras are there?
There are 400 camera positions throughout the congestion charging zone, of which approx. 180 are on the inner ring road. Up to seven cameras are mounted at each position on eight metre poles to enable them to read number plates in bumper-to-bumper traffic. In addition to this, there are mobile patrols within the zone.
Are there cameras inside the congestion zone?
Cameras are placed at every entrance and exit from the Congestion Charge zone. There is a black and white camera for each lane of traffic to capture registration plates, and a colour camera recording an overview of the whole road.
Can I check if I entered ULEZ?
You can find out for free if your vehicle is ULEZ compliant by entering your registration plate at https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/ULEZ-Check above and getting one of our free checks. If your vehicle is ULEZ compliant, you will not have to pay a charge if you drive within the ULEZ zone.
How do I know if I owe ULEZ charge?
Other than ULEZ signage throughout the chargeable area, there are no toll booths or barriers. The only way you will know if you have driven through the ULEZ area without paying is when the official letter comes through your letterbox!
Can you avoid ULEZ cameras?
You simply use Google Maps to help you avoid the charge. Essentially, use your phone to plan your journey using Google Maps and make sure you select the ‘avoid tolls and ULEZ’ option. This will route your journey around the ULEZ, so you avoid the cameras and don’t have to pay the charge.
Do you have to pay the Congestion Charge on a Sunday?
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).