London road user charging You only need to pay once, no matter how many times you drive in and out of the Congestion Charge zone on the same day. You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel.
Can you get away without paying Congestion Charge?
As long as you keep your eyes on the road, the congestion zone is quite clearly signposted. So keep your wits about you and you can drive just outside its boundary without actually going in, even if you don’t have a map or sat nav.
How many hours do you have to pay Congestion Charge?
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).
How do I check if I owe Congestion Charge?
If you already have an account, sign in to Pay to drive in London to check if a discount or exemption applies to your vehicle – and what charges you would need to pay.
This tool checks for:
- Congestion Charge.
- Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
- Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit.
How much is the penalty charge for not paying Congestion Charge?
If your vehicle is involved in a contravention on the red route, you’ll be sent a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £160. You need to pay this within 28 days. If you pay this within 14 or 21 days (it will say on the PCN), the amount will be reduced to £80.
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 Congestion Charge 3 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.
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.
How much is the fine if you forget to pay the Congestion Charge in London?
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.
Do police pay Congestion Charge?
There are two Congestion Charge exemptions and discounts which are available to the police, these being for all operational emergency vehicles and for vehicles where it has been identified and agreed that they are being used for essential policing purposes and no alternatives are available.
Do you have to pay Congestion Charge twice in one day?
You only need to pay once, no matter how many times you drive in and out of the Congestion Charge zone on the same day. You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel.
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.
How do I pay unpaid TfL charges?
Pay
- Independent Revenue Collection and Support payment line: 0870 067 1303.
- London Underground payment line: 0870 067 1303.
- DLR payment line: 0870 067 9870.
- Elizabeth line payment line: 0870 067 9890.
- TfL Buses penalty fare notices payment line: 0870 067 9895.
- TfL Buses unpaid fare notices payment line: 0844 544 7173.
How do I pay Congestion Charge for yesterday?
Pay a 1-time congestion charge online at: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/pay-the-charge-select-vehicle-26283. Be aware that if you don’t make the payment until the day following your drive to central London, an extra £3.50 will be added to the charge.
How do I know if I’ve driven in a clean air zone?
To find out if you’ll be charged to enter a Clean Air Zone, you need to visit the CAZ charge website.
Can I check if I have been in the ULEZ zone?
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 have driven in the ULEZ zone?
Advance information signs appear on major roads, indicating the distance to the boundary. On the approach to the boundary, directional signs show which routes take you into the ULEZ and which don’t. Signs are at every boundary point telling you when you’re entering the zone.
How do I know if I am driving in low emission zone?
Via the TfL website. By telephone: 0343 222 2222 (see TfL website for more information)