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

Where it operates

Enter a street name, postcode or landmark in the search box to see its location in relation to the charging zones. View zones to show/hide their areas. To see if an address is inside or outside the zones, use the postcode search instead.

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Click View zones to also check the Congestion Charge, ULEZ and DVS zones.

Low Emission Zone Map PDF 1815.45

Charging times

  • Congestion Charge (CC): No charge 22:00-07:00 and Christmas Day (25 December)
  • Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year (except Christmas Day on 25 December). A charging day runs from midnight to midnight 
  • Low Emission Zone (LEZ): Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.  A charging day runs from midnight to midnight 
  • Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit: Will operate at all times for lorries over 12 tonnes gross vehicle weight 

Find out more about paying the Congestion Charge, ULEZ, LEZ, and learn more about DVS.

All roads within Greater London, those at Heathrow and parts of the M1 and M4 are included. However, the M25 is not included (even where it passes within the GLA boundary). Look out for signs at the boundary and side of the road to see where LEZ applies. Find out more about the road signs and how the LEZ works.

Driving in central London

The LEZ is not the same as the Congestion Charge zone in Central London and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The Congestion Charge applies 07:00-22:00, every day, except Christmas Day (25 December). The ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year except Christmas Day (25 December).

If you drive within the charging zone during these times you may need to pay the Congestion Charge and/or Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), even if you meet the LEZ emissions standards or have paid the daily LEZ charge.

LEZ charges do not apply to vehicles when they're parked within the zone and not driving.

Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit

If you drive an HGV over 12 tonnes in Greater London at any time you will need an HGV Safety Permit to show that your vehicle meets the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS). Vehicles without a permit will be subject to a penalty charge notice. Applying for a permit is free.

Enforcement will be introduced from 1 March 2021 at the earliest. The start date will be confirmed by October 2020 and published on our website.

This is to give the freight industry more time to meet the new standards as they face intense demands from the coronavirus pandemic.

Once enforcement starts, vehicles without a permit may receive a penalty charge notice (PCN).

Find out more about the DVS for HGVs.

Future changes to charging zones

Changes to LEZ emissions standards from 2021

Tougher emissions standards for the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will be introduced from 1 March 2021 at the earliest.

The date will be reviewed and confirmed in October 2020 and any later start date published on our website. This is to give affected businesses more time to meet the new standards as they face intense demands from the coronavirus pandemic.

Heavy vehicles including lorries, buses, coaches and specialist vehicles will need to meet Euro VI (NOx and PM) emissions standards or pay a daily charge to drive within the Greater London area.

Our vehicle checker will show if you're likely to be affected by changes to the LEZ emissions standards.

ULEZ expansion from 25 October 2021

The ULEZ boundary around central London will be extended to create a larger zone up to, but not including, the North and South Circular Roads.