What Low emission zone (LEZ) means for you
Each zone sets its own rules. In London, the ULEZ charges £12.50 a day for cars not meeting petrol Euro 4 (most from 2006) or diesel Euro 6 (most from September 2015), 24 hours a day except Christmas Day. Birmingham charges £8 a day, Bristol £9. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee issue a £60 penalty instead, halved if paid in 14 days.
Electric cars always comply. Before buying a used car for city driving, check its emissions status against where you plan to drive. The free GetFreeCarCheck includes ULEZ, so you can see if the car meets the London standard.