Following changes to the Congestion Charge that took place in December, the second phase came into effect on Monday 21 February 2022, updating the operating hours of the Charge.
Does Congestion Charge stop at 10pm?
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). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.
What are the new Congestion Charge times 2022?
What are the proposed operating hours and days for the Congestion Charge? We are proposing that the Congestion Charge operates on weekdays from 07:00-18:00 and on weekends and Bank Holidays from 12:00-18:00 from 28 February 2022.
What is the latest on Congestion Charge?
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that there will be no congestion charge after 6pm from February 21. Operating hours on weekends and bank holidays will also be reduced from 12pm to 6pm. The current charge level of £15, however, will be retained after it was raised from £11.50 during the pandemic.
Is congestion changing to 6pm?
London’s Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
How can I avoid paying the Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the congestion charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
Will I be charged if I enter congestion area before 7am and leave after 7am?
What time does the Congestion Charge end? The Congestion Charge operates 7am-10pm every day except for Christmas day. That means you can travel through the zone before 7am or after 10pm without paying the charge. The ULEZ may still apply, though.
Do I have to pay Congestion Charge after 8pm?
You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday (inclusive).
When did Congestion Charge change to every day?
In January 2013, Transport for London opened a public consultation to increase the standard charge by 15% by mid 2014, from £10 per day to £11.50, if paid in advance or on the day. The increase was expected to generate an estimated £84 million of additional revenue by the end of 2017/18.
Is Congestion Charge going back to normal?
Mayor Sadiq Khan has decided to return the charge to its pre-pandemic weekday hours of 7am-6pm, having extended it until 10pm as a temporary measure in June 2020 to encourage walking and cycling and discourage car travel.
What cars can avoid Congestion Charge?
Who doesn’t have to pay congestion charges?
- Blue Badge holders.
- Roadside recovery vehicles.
- Accredited breakdown vehicles.
- Vehicles with nine or more seats.
- Cars that emit 75g/km or less of CO2.
- Zero-emission vehicles (Fully electric vehicles and any other zero emissions vehicles)
Is any car exempt from Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
Do you pay Congestion Charge if parked all day?
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 do I check if I entered the Congestion Charge zone?
How do I know if I’ve entered the congestion charge zone? The congestion charge zone is signposted as you enter with a white ‘C’ in a red circle. This will be displayed on signposts and on road markings.
Do hybrid cars pay Congestion Charge?
As of January 2022, all full electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are entirely exempt from congestion charge.
What happens if you accidentally go into the congestion zone?
They don’t care if you strayed in, because once the the zone, you’ll have to pay and knowing that, you may as well drive around in it where you want.
Is Congestion Charge changing hours?
In the second phase, the operating hours for the Congestion Charge have narrowed to 07:00-18:00 on weekdays and 12:00-18:00 on weekends and bank holidays (previously its hours were 07:00-22:00.) The first round of changes introduced on 20 December 2021, which remain in place, were: The charge level is £15.
Is Congestion Charge going to be 24 hours a day?
The charge only applies when you actually drive your car in the congestion zone during the congestion charge period (7am–6pm Monday–Friday, 12pm–6pm Saturday & Sunday). If you leave your car in a car park for a few days, you don’t have to pay the congestion charge on the days you don’t use your car.
Do blue badge holders pay Congestion Charge?
If you hold a valid Blue Badge, you’re eligible to register for a 100% discount from the Congestion Charge, even if you don’t own a vehicle or drive. If your vehicle has a disabled road fund licence (tax disc) you will receive the 100% discount automatically, with no need to register.
Do petrol cars have to pay Congestion Charge?
Petrol cars that meet Euro 4 standards are exempt from the ULEZ, as are diesel cars that meet Euro 6 standards.
What happens if you don’t pay Congestion Charge?
If you do not pay the PCN within 28 days of the date of service, the original penalty amount will increase by 50% and a charge certificate will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. You have 14 days from the date of service in which to pay this.