A new map shows which parts of the country would be affected by a proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
ULEZ is a designated area in London where a fee is charged for driving the most polluting vehicles - typically older cars.
If your car, motorcycle, van or other specialist vehicle doesn’t meet ULEZ emissions standards, you’ll have to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive inside the zone.
You don’t need to pay if you are parked within the zone and don’t drive on that day.
The zone now covers all areas within the North and South Circular Roads - but the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has asked TFL to consult on possibly expanding it.
If the plans go ahead, ULEZ would be extended to cover the same area as the current Low Emission Zone.
This would bring the zone right up to the Kent border and into Essex.
The consultation process for the ULEZ expansion is set to end on August 29, 2023.
ULEZ was first introduced by Mr Khan in 2019 based on plans laid out by Boris Johnson.
Initially, the zone only covered the area of Central London, covering the same area as the congestion charge.
Vehicles are charged if they do not comply with the current European emission standards.
Notable places inside new ULEZ map
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Bexley
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Bexleyheath
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Biggin Hill
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Chelsfield
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Chislehurst
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Croydon
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Dagenham
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Edgeware
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Enfield
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Erith
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Harrow
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Hayes
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Mitcham
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Kingston-Upon-Thames
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Orpington
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Romford
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Sidcup
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Twickenham
Notable A-roads affected
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A10
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A12
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A2
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A20
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A21
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A206
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A222
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A223
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A232
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A233
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A24
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A23
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A2000
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A312
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A40
The possible expansion of the ULEZ comes after drivers in London were warned they face a £160 fine as part of expanded road enforcement rules.
The shake-up means Transport for London (TfL) now has the power to fine drivers instead of the police.
As well as being issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for driving into a cycle lane, motorists face a fine for parking or stopping in one too.
TfL will use its CCTV camera network to enforce the cycle lane contraventions at key locations.
First-time offenders will receive a warning letter rather than a fine for the first six months of the scheme.
TfL is already in charge of fining drivers who veer into bus lanes and yellow box junctions.
It will issue cycle lane fines at the same level as other red route penalty charge notices, meaning the £160 fine will be halved to £80 if paid within two weeks.
“From 27 June 2022, we may issue a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) to drivers…if you drive over the white line of a cycle lane when not permitted [or] if you stop or park in a cycle lane when not permitted,” TfL’s website states.
