London ULEZ and every UK clean air zone
ULEZ check
Petrol cars meet London's ULEZ if they're Euro 4 (most registered from 2006) and diesels if they're Euro 6 (most from September 2015). Enter a reg to check yours free.
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The rules
Which cars are ULEZ compliant?
The dates are a guide: what counts is the car's Euro standard. Cars from 2001 to 2005 (petrol) and 2014 to 2015 (diesel) can go either way, so check the exact car.
| Fuel | Standard | Usually compliant if first registered |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (and petrol hybrid) | Euro 4 | From January 2006 (many from 2001) |
| Diesel | Euro 6 | From September 2015 |
| Electric | Zero emission | Always |
| 40+ years old, historic tax class | Exempt | No charge |
Charges
What the ULEZ costs
Every zone, its charge and its rules: UK clean air zones.
- £12.50 a day for a car that doesn't meet the standard, every day except Christmas Day, 24 hours a day.
- The zone covers every London borough, inside the M25.
- Birmingham (£8 a day) and Bristol (£9 a day) charge older cars too. Scotland's low emission zones in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee issue a £60 penalty instead.
Questions
ULEZ check questions
Is my car ULEZ compliant?
Enter your registration above. As a guide, petrol cars registered from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 usually meet the standard.
How much is the ULEZ charge?
£12.50 a day for a non-compliant car, any day you drive in the zone.
Are hybrids ULEZ compliant?
Hybrids follow the rule for their engine: a petrol hybrid needs Euro 4, a diesel hybrid Euro 6. Almost all petrol hybrids pass.
Do clean air zones outside London charge cars?
Only Birmingham and Bristol charge older private cars. Bath, Bradford, Sheffield, Newcastle and Portsmouth charge taxis, vans or lorries, not private cars.
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