What is Different About London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in 2012?
LONDON LEZ EXPLAINED
The London Low Emission Zone covers most of Greater London within the M25 boundary. First introduced in 2008 it will move into its 3rd and 4th phase from January 2012, including for the first time Light Commercial vehicles and minibuses. Transport for London (TfL) estimates that some 150,000 vehicles will be affected.
Charges of £100 per day for LCV & £200 per day for HGV, buses and all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes will apply to vehicles who do not comply with Euro 3 & 4 engine standards.
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes registered before 1st October 2006 need to meet Euro 4 engine standards & vehicles between 1.25 tonnes and 3.5 tonnes registered before (Dec 2001) need to meet Euro 3 engine standards.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes registered before 1st October 2006 need to meet Euro 4 engine standards & vehicles between 1.25 tonnes and 3.5 tonnes registered before (Dec 2001) need to meet Euro 3 engine standards.
- Vans, 4x4 light utility vehicles, motorised horseboxes, pick-ups, with a GVW of between 1.205 tonnes and 3.5 tonnes
- Ambulances, motor caravans from 2.5 tonnes GVW to 3.5 tonnes GVW
- Minibuses (more than 8 passenger seats) up to 5 tonnes GVW
- Lorries, buses and breakdown vehicles.
CHECK IF YOUR VEHICLE REGISTRATION REQUIRES COMPLIANCE HERE: VISIT THE TFL WEBSITE




