Motorbikes and mopeds are exempt from the Congestion Charge.
Is my motorcycle ULEZ compliant?
Almost all motorcycles that have been produced since 2007 are ULEZ compliant. Motorbikes meeting Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5 or Euro 6 standards will be exempt. Other vehicles, such as cars, must meet Euro 4 regulations or newer. However, there are several pre-2007 vehicles that emit less than 0.15 g/km of NOx.
What vehicles are exempt from 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)
Are scooters ULEZ exempt?
Which scooters, mopeds, and motorcycles are exempt from ULEZ? If you own a scooter, moped or motorbike that meets the Euro 3 standard or was manufactured after July 2007, it’s likely that you won’t be required to pay the fee.
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.
Do motorbikes pay Congestion Charge 2022?
How to pay. Motorbikes and mopeds are exempt from the Congestion Charge.
Which motorcycles are ULEZ?
Any bike that is Euro 3 certified. Motorbikes and mopeds that do not meet the ULEZ emissions standards but are registered for a Congestion Charge residents’ discount are entitled to a 100% discount from the ULEZ charge until 24 October 2021. Vehicles that have a historic vehicle tax class will be exempt from the ULEZ.
How do I know if I need to pay Congestion Charge?
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).
What vehicles are not exempt?
The changes mean that cars, vans and motorbikes over 40 years of age are now MOT exempt, providing that they haven’t been significantly modified. Trucks, lorries and other large good vehicles are not exempt and will still require an annual MOT. The same rules apply to kit cars and self-built vehicles.
How do I know if I am exempt from 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.
Do motorbikes pay for parking UK?
Motorcycles are exempt from on street and off street pay and display charges. Where appropriate motorcyclists should aim to park within designated motorcycle bays, however where this is not possible, motorcycles can park within a normal marked pay and display bay.
Do motorbikes pay for parking in London?
In most of London, motorcycles are not permitted to park in pay & display bays or resident bays for free. In these cases, they have to have a permit or pay the same rate as a car.
Can motorbikes use bus lanes?
Motorcycles are allowed into bus lanes on most of the Capital’s red routes. Allowing motorcycles in red route bus lanes provides consistency for riders, avoiding confusion and unnecessary risk. It presents no significant safety issues for other vulnerable road users.
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 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.
Is Congestion Charge free after 6pm?
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).
Where can I park my motorbike in London?
Off-street motorcycle parking
- Baynard House, EC4V 4BQ.
- London Wall (underground), EC2V 5DY.
- Minories, E1 8LP.
- Smithfield, EC1A 9DS.
- Tower Hill, EC3R 6DT.
What motorcycles are Euro5 compliant?
Farewell old friend: Euro5 means the end of some much-loved bikes
- Yamaha FJR1300.
- Diagram shows Euro5 compliant BMW S1000RR motor.
- Honda VFR800F.
- Yamaha R6 Race.
- Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Ténéré
Are motorbikes exempt from 2030?
An eerie silence is set to descend over motorcycle showrooms, from 2030. Sales of new petrol-powered mopeds and motorcycles are set to be banned from 2030 and 2035 respectively, the UK government has announced.
Can I make my bike ULEZ compliant?
Any Motorcycle can be made to meet the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) standard. ULEZ Check for Mopeds, Motorbikes, & Scooters.
What engine size is exempt from ULEZ?
It serves as a penalty for those who continue to drive heavily polluting cars, lorries, bikes, and buses through London. If your vehicle is one of the following, it will be exempt from the ULEZ charge: A diesel car that meets Euro 6 standards. A petrol car that meets Euro 4 standards.