A toxic air levi was introduced on Monday, April 8 where drivers of older and polluting cars face paying a fee to enter the centre of London. Mayor of the UK’s capital, Sadiq Khan is behind the new scheme, which will aim to “clean our air and reduce harmful road transport emissions”. Mr Khan has said thousands of Londoners are dying early as a result of the capital’s toxic air with an increased risk of cancer, asthma, dementia and stroke.
What are the new ULEZ charges?
The new Ultra-low emission zone charge will see an average pay of £12.50, in addition to congestion charge.
But unlike the congestion zone fee, the ULEZ charges will be in effect at all times, 365 days a year.
Most vehicles – including vans, minibuses and motorcycles – are subject to the £12.50 rate.
Diesel cars must be less than roughly four years old to avoid the charge, while petrol cars must be less than about 13 years old.
People who fail to pay the charge will see a pentalty of £160, reduced to £80 if you pay within 14 days.
Lorries, buses and coaches will face a much higher charge, however, with a ULEZ charge at £100 a day.
If this ULEZ charge is not paid, drivers face a penalty of £1,000 (£500 if paid within 14 days).
What vehicle are liable for the ULEZ charge?
All vehicles except from black cabs are liable for the ULEZ charge, unless they meet the emission standards required to avoid it.
The low emission zone is based on Euro standards focused on top limits for polluting nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from car engines.
Newer cars and other vehicles must be able to prove they meet the standards to avoid the charge.
According to the new ULEZ standards, vehicles must meet the following frameworks to be exempt from the charge:
Euro 3 for Motorbikes – engines must not produce more than 2.3g/km of carbon monoxide and 0.15g/km of nitrogen oxide.
Euro 4 for petrol cars, minibuses, vans – engines must not produce more than 1g/km of carbon monoxide or 0.08g/km of nitrogen oxide.
Euro 6 for diesel cars, minibuses, vans – engines must not produce more than 0.5g/km of carbon monoxide, 0.08g/km of nitrogen oxide or 0.005g/km of particulate matter.
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