Full list of London boroughs covered by ULEZ outer expansion – will you be affected?

THE full list of London boroughs affected by ULEZ’s outer expansion has been revealed.

The policy has received a strong backlash from motorists since it was introduced.

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What is the ULEZ expansion?

The Ultra Low Emission Zone, also known as the ULEZ, is expanding from tomorrow, August 29.

The green policy was launched by Mayor Sadiq Khan in 2019 to cut pollution and protect public health.

“The aim of the ULEZ is to improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicles in London that don’t meet emissions standards,” TFL said.

”94% of vehicles seen driving in the current zone now meet the strict emissions standards on an average day, significantly higher than the 39% in 2017 when the ULEZ was first announced. 

”This has helped to reduce harmful nitrogen dioxide pollution by nearly half in central London.”

Unlike the Congestion Charge where drivers aren’t charged during weekends, the ULEZ operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year – excluding Christmas Day and including bank holidays.

Where will the ULEZ expansion cover?

The ULEZ initially covered the Congestion Charge zone in central London, straddling the east side of Hyde Park through to Aldgate.

However, from August 29, 2023, the expansion will cover all 32 boroughs from inner and Greater London.

Discussing the unpopular expansion, Mr Khan said: ”The decision to expand the ULEZ was very difficult and not something I took lightly and I continue to do everything possible to address any concerns Londoners may have.

”The ULEZ has already reduced toxic nitrogen dioxide air pollution by nearly half in central London and a fifth in inner London.

”The coming expansion will see five million more Londoners being able to breathe cleaner air.”

How much is the ULEZ charge?

Drivers will be slapped with an eye-watering daily charge if their vehicle doesn’t satisfy emissions standards.

Older vehicles, including motorbikes, that don’t meet the tighter emissions standards will be hit with a £12.50 charge each day they are used in the ULEZ.

Mr Khan said: “Challenges of pollution, climate emergency and congestion mean we need to further reduce emissions from vehicles in London.”

Transport for London’s vehicle checker allows drivers to see if their car satisfies the ULEZ emissions standards threshold.

Chiefs of boroughs in Kent, Surrey and Herts are refusing to put up ULEZ signposts in opposition to Mr Khan’s expansion plans.