Ultra Low Emission Zone

ULEZ is coming

To help improve air quality, an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be in place in central London from 8 April 2019. Most vehicles including cars and vans will need to meet new, tighter exhaust emission standards (ULEZ standards) or pay a daily charge to travel within the area of the ULEZ.

From 25 October 2021, the ULEZ area will be expanded to include the inner London area bounded by the North and South Circular Roads.

Check your vehicle

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Where and when

Will the ULEZ or Low Emission Zone affect you?

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Why we need the ULEZ

Every child in London is breathing in toxic air

Your vehicle and ULEZ

Cars

Vans, minibuses and more

Motorcycles, mopeds and more

Lorries and larger vehicles

ULEZ standards

Understand the emissions standard your vehicle must reach

Changes to ULEZ and LEZ

LEZ standards are changing and the ULEZ will expand. Find out when.

ULEZ data

We're mailing people about how ULEZ affects them. Find out how we're using data

Discounts & exemptions

Some groups and vehicles qualify for temporary discounts or exemptions from the ULEZ

Emissions standards for taxis Emissions standards for private hire vehicles