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ULEZ Fine 2026: How Much and How to Appeal
The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all of Greater London and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Non-compliant vehicles must pay GBP 12.50 per day or face a GBP 160 PCN. This guide breaks down the costs and explains when you can challenge the charge.
ULEZ fine received?
Vehicle compliance errors and payment system failures are common appeal grounds.
Check my ULEZ appeal freeULEZ charges breakdown
- Daily charge (cars/vans/motorcycles): GBP 12.50
- Daily charge (HGVs/buses/coaches): GBP 100
- PCN if unpaid: GBP 160 (GBP 80 if paid within 14 days)
- Late PCN (after 28 days): GBP 240
Who must pay
Vehicles that do not meet the emission standards must pay: Euro 4 for petrol vehicles (generally 2006 onwards) and Euro 6 for diesel vehicles (generally September 2015 onwards). Motorcycles must meet Euro 3 (generally 2007 onwards).
Exemptions
Exempt vehicles include: historic vehicles (over 40 years old), military vehicles, some disabled vehicles with specific exemptions, and vehicles in the TfL scrappage scheme grace period. Agricultural vehicles are also exempt.
Appeal grounds
- Your vehicle meets the emission standards but was incorrectly classified
- You paid the charge but the payment was not processed
- The TfL website or payment system was down
- You had an exemption that was not applied
- ANPR camera misread your number plate
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the ULEZ daily charge?
The ULEZ daily charge is GBP 12.50 for cars, motorcycles, and vans. HGVs, buses, and coaches pay GBP 100 per day. If the charge is not paid by midnight the following day, a PCN of GBP 160 is issued.
How much is the ULEZ fine?
The ULEZ PCN is GBP 160, reduced to GBP 80 if paid within 14 days. After 28 days, it increases to GBP 240.
Is the ULEZ charge per day?
Yes. The charge applies for each day your non-compliant vehicle is detected in the ULEZ zone. You can receive a separate PCN for each unpaid day.