FOI request detail

ULEZ Fees

Request ID: FOI-1273-1920
Date published: 27 August 2019

You asked

I am looking to find out how many fines were issued to drivers who have been into the ULEZ without paying the fee they should have, since it came into operation. If possible, please let us know how many of these fines were issued to those driving 'heavier vehicles', which have to pay a higher fee, and how many to standard vehicles - do not delay the FOI if this second part can't be completed. I’d like the data broken down month by month if possible. If possible, could we also find out how many different vehicles have entered the ULEZ since it started operating. (Again, broken down month by month if possible) If possible, can you also let us know how many of fines have been successfully appealed. (Again, broken down month by month if possible)

We answered

Our Ref:         FOI-1273-1920

Thank you for your request received on 29 July 2019 asking for information about the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we hold some of the information you require. You asked:

I am looking to find out how many fines were issued to drivers who have been into the ULEZ without paying the fee they should have, since it came into operation. If possible, please let us know how many of these fines were issued to those driving 'heavier vehicles', which have to pay a higher fee, and how many to standard vehicles - do not delay the FOI if this second part can't be completed. I’d like the data broken down month by month if possible.
 
As the scheme was new, between 8 April and 10 May we issued warning notices rather than Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

The table below details the number of ULEZ penalties issued per month from 11 May to 31 July 2019 broken down into lower and higher rate penalties. 

Month High Low Total
May 381 36,863 37,244
Jun 570 67,600 68,170
Jul 637 61,986 62,623

If possible, could we also find out how many different vehicles have entered the ULEZ since it started operating. (Again, broken down month by month if possible)

The table below details the average number of unique vehicles observed in the ULEZ per month since the launch of the scheme on 8 April 2019. 

Month Total
Apr-19 123,470
May-19 117,289
Jun-19 118,021
Jul-19 105,029

If possible, can you also let us know how many of fines have been successfully appealed. (Again, broken down month by month if possible)

When a motorists receives a PCN they can make a representation to us challenging the penalty. If the representation is rejected they can then appeal against our decision to the Independent Adjudicators at London Tribunals.

The table below shows how many appeals have ben submitted to London Tribunals and the number allowed, i.e. found in favour of the appellant.

Month Appeals Lodged Appeals Allowed
May 581 2
June 478 -
July 28 -
Total 1087 2

If this is not the information you are looking for please feel free to contact me.

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely

Gemma Jacob
Senior FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

[email protected]

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