According to new data by Turo, there are over 438 million pounds in unpaid ULEZ fines.
Since the expansion of ULEZ to all boroughs in 2023, Transport for London has issued nearly two and a half million penalties to people driving non-compliant vehicles.
Not paying your fine can result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), which is 90 pounds if you pay within 14 days, and 180 pounds thereafter.
So how come people are not paying their charges?
In online circles, Londoners list a number of grievances with paying ULEZ. On X, some say they can’t afford a car that meets the emission standards, and others want to dispute the fine as they were unaware they were driving in a ULEZ area. On Reddit, users even question how to set up payment in the first place.
“I set up autopay just after entering the ULEZ zone. Does autopay work after, or will I have to pay for when I previously drove in. Anyone have any experience?”
– A London driver seeks advice on Reddit
City News asked London drivers at Waterloo if they would know how to pay their ULEZ charge, if they received one.
“I don’t know, I’d probably just Google it!”
– a London driver
“I’m not sure. I’d probably just go to the website?” asks another woman, who has a ULEZ-compliant car but drives regularly across London to her mother’s house.
“I reckon I could figure it out,” a male driver says with a smile.
So how do you pay your ULEZ?
To avoid unwanted charges, you can set up AutoPay via the TfL website. If you’re unsure if your vehicle is ULEZ-compliant, you can check whether you have to pay by entering your registration number on the website. You can also pay by post or use the Pay to Drive TfL app.
ULEZ was introduced in 2019 with the aim of improving air quality.
According to recent data from the Mayor’s office, it’s fulfilling that goal – London’s air quality continues to improve at a faster rate than the rest of England, and pollutant emissions reduced dramatically in 2023.
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StandfirstA ULEZ fine is issued every 15 seconds, according to TfL. So why are there nearly half a billion pounds in unpaid fines?
According to new data by Turo, there are over 438 million pounds in unpaid ULEZ fines.
Since the expansion of ULEZ to all boroughs in 2023, Transport for London has issued nearly two and a half million penalties to people driving non-compliant vehicles.
Not paying your fine can result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), which is 90 pounds if you pay within 14 days, and 180 pounds thereafter.
So how come people are not paying their charges?
In online circles, Londoners list a number of grievances with paying ULEZ. On X, some say they can’t afford a car that meets the emission standards, and others want to dispute the fine as they were unaware they were driving in a ULEZ area. On Reddit, users even question how to set up payment in the first place.
“I set up autopay just after entering the ULEZ zone. Does autopay work after, or will I have to pay for when I previously drove in. Anyone have any experience?”
– A London driver seeks advice on Reddit
City News asked London drivers at Waterloo if they would know how to pay their ULEZ charge, if they received one.
“I don’t know, I’d probably just Google it!”
– a London driver
“I’m not sure. I’d probably just go to the website?” asks another woman, who has a ULEZ-compliant car but drives regularly across London to her mother’s house.
“I reckon I could figure it out,” a male driver says with a smile.
So how do you pay your ULEZ?
To avoid unwanted charges, you can set up AutoPay via the TfL website. If you’re unsure if your vehicle is ULEZ-compliant, you can check whether you have to pay by entering your registration number on the website. You can also pay by post or use the Pay to Drive TfL app.
ULEZ was introduced in 2019 with the aim of improving air quality.
According to recent data from the Mayor’s office, it’s fulfilling that goal – London’s air quality continues to improve at a faster rate than the rest of England, and pollutant emissions reduced dramatically in 2023.
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