Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide from the end of August 2023.
The Mayor has asked TfL to consult on proposals for the development of a longer-term smart road user charging system to address the triple challenges of air pollution, the climate emergency and traffic congestion.
The consultation asks several questions on the proposals for the London-wide ULEZ. If a larger zone were introduced, TfL claims it would have a transformative effect by the end of 2023. It is estimated that the number of cars not meeting the tough ULEZ emission standards each day would fall from 160,000 to 46,000, and number of vans from 42,000 to 26,000.
TfL is proposing to make it easier for people with non-compliant vehicles to pay the charge by removing the annual £10 per vehicle Auto Pay registration fee, while ensuring fines for non-payment remain an effective deterrent by increasing the penalty by £20 (£10 if paid within 14 days). Additionally, TfL wants to hear views on how it could shape the future of road user charging in the capital.
For an overview of the proposals there is a short video and a consultation brochure.
The consultation will run for 10 weeks until 29 July 2022.
Members are asked to email [email protected] to contribute to the BVRLA's response to the consultation.
See the BVRLA Clean Air Zones page for information on the UK’s Clean Air and Ultra-Low Emission Zones.
