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.

From 8 April 2019 new, tighter emission standards - Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards - will affect petrol and diesel vehicles in central London. You may not meet the new ULEZ standards even if your vehicle currently meets the LEZ emission standards.

Pay the daily LEZ charge

Pay a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

About the LEZ

Find out how and when the zone operates and our plans for the future

Check if your vehicle is affected

Find out which vehicles are affected and check yours

What are my options?

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

Ultra Low Emission Zone

A new emission zone with new, tighter standards is coming. Are you affected?

Do I need to register?

Find out if you need to register. All non GB vehicles affected need to register in advance

Penalties & enforcement

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

LEZ boundary map

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Changes to the LEZ

LEZ standards will change in 2020

LEZ publications LEZ terms & conditions