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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.

The LEZ is separate from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which is in place inside the North and South Circular Roads and operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year except Christmas Day..

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Low Emission Zone affected vehicles

Check your vehicle

Does your vehicle meet the LEZ standards or do you need to pay?

What are my options?

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

  • ULEZ
  • Congestion Charge
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LEZ: Where and when

Find out where, when and how the zone operates

Do I need to register?

If your vehicle is registered outside the UK, you may need to tell us.

Penalties and enforcement

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

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Low Emission Zone navigation

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We're open Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 22:00

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0343 222 1111

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020 7310 8999

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Email lezlondon@tfl.gov.uk
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Or send a letter to:

PO Box 343
Darlington DL1 9QD

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