The London Low Emission Zone
Introduced in 2008, the London LEZ covers most of Greater London, the M1 and M4, but excludes the M25. Unlike the congestion charge, it operates for 24 hours a day. The two schemes are separate and both charges must be paid if due
Low emission zone map.
The LEZ is enforced by automatic recognition of your number plate. Signs on the road mark entry points from where you must be exempt or pay the fee.
At the moment, only larger vehicles are charged: pre October 2006 lorries over 3.5 tonnes, coaches over 5 tonnes, large vans and large motorhomes.
Any 4×4 or pick up that was registered before 1/1/2002 will also have to pay. There is a guide on the Transport for London website that can calculate your charge.
On an ongoing basis, the Euro Emissions rating required for exemption is reviewed and has been updated to Euro6 from 2017.
Charges for entering the LEZ
| Vehicle | Weight | Daily charge |
| Larger vans, motorised horseboxes, 4×4 light utility vehicles, pick-ups, other specialist vehicles | 1.205 tonnes unladen or more | £100 |
| Motor caravans, ambulances | 2.5 – 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight | £100 |
| Mini-buses (with more than eight passenger seats) | 5 tonnes or less gross vehicle weight | £100 |
| Lorries, goods vehicles, motor caravans, motorised horseboxes, breakdown and recovery vehicles, snow ploughs, gritters, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, concrete mixers, tippers, fire engines, removals lorries, other specialist vehicles | More than 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight | £200 |
| Buses, coaches (with more than eight passenger seats) | More than 5 tonnes gross vehicle weight | £200 |
The LEZ is in operation every day of the year and ay charges are due by midnight of the next day.
