We may issue a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if you drive within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in a vehicle that does not meet the emissions standards and you do not pay the correct daily charge.

You may be issued with a PCN if:

  • Your vehicle does not meet ULEZ emissions standards and you are not exempt or registered for a 100% discount
  • Your vehicle does not meet the ULEZ emissions standards and you haven't paid the correct charge by midnight on the third charging day after travelling in the zone
  • You paid the charge for an incorrect number plate (vehicle registration mark) or incorrect day of travel
  • You paid by post less than 10 days before your date of travel

Both UK and non-UK registered vehicles can get PCNs.

Remember that the charging hours are from midnight to midnight. So you may get separate PCNs for each charging day that you have driven within the ULEZ.

To look at the current status of a PCN, the amount you have left to pay or any other information, view your PCN.

To understand how a PCN may progress, see our enforcement process page.

You can pay:

Online: View your PCN
Using the mobile app: Download the TfL Pay to drive in London app and press 'Pay Penalty.'
By post:
Ultra Low Emission Zone
PO Box 553
Darlington DL1 9TZ

Find out about challenging a PCN.

Vehicle Weight Penalty charge If paid within 14 days

Cars, vans, motorcycles, motor tricycles and mopeds

 

 Up to and including 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight £180 £90

Motor caravans
Ambulances

 2.5 - 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight £180 £90
Minibuses (with more than 8 passenger seats) 5 tonnes or less gross vehicle weight £180 £90