Low Emission Zone

The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) operates to encourage the most polluting heavy diesel vehicles driving in London to become cleaner. The LEZ covers most of Greater London and is in operation 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Tougher LEZ standards are coming on 26 October 2020 for heavy vehicles including HGVs, lorries, vans, buses, coaches, minbuses and other specialist diesel vehicles.

The LEZ is separate from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which is in place in central London and also operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Pay to drive in London

Pay a penalty

Check if your vehicle is affected

Find out which vehicles are affected by current and changing standards

LEZ: Where and when

Find out where, when and how the zone operates and changes for the future

What are my options?

If your vehicle doesn't meet the emissions standards, there are a number of things you can do

Changes to the LEZ

From 26 October 2020, LEZ standards will be tougher

Do I need to register?

If your vehicle is registered outside the UK you may need tell us about it in advance

Penalties and enforcement

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

Travel information

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