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The Congestion Charge is an £11.50 daily charge for driving a vehicle within the charging zone between 07:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday. The easiest way to pay is by registering for Congestion Charge Auto Pay. Exemptions and discounts are available.

You'll also need to check if your vehicle is affected by the T-Charge.

From 8 April 2019 you may have to pay a charge for driving withn the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

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The Congestion Charge is £11.50 per day. However, you can reduce the costs by £1 a day with Auto Pay. Register for £10 per vehicle.

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Charging zone

Find out if an address or postcode is in the Congestion Charge zone

Discounts & exemptions

Find out if you can get a discount or drive in the zone for free

Unofficial selling

Please be aware of unofficial websites selling the Congestion Charge

Charges for driving in London Terms & conditions Congestion Charge publications
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Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

Have you checked if your vehicle meets the new emission standards?

T-Charge

Find out if you're affected by the Emissions Surcharge and explore your options

Penalties & enforcement

If you have received a PCN you can either pay it or challenge it

Auto Pay

Find out how to save £1 a day and avoid a Penalty Charge Notice

Source London

Register for Source London, the electric vehicle charging network
Source London

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We're open 08:00-20:00 Monday to Friday.

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Darlington DL1 9QE
 

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