This week TFL and the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, have confirmed the temporary changes to the congestion charge. These changes have been bought forward in accordance with TFL’s funding agreement with the government.
From the 22nd June 2020, the congestion charge for London will increase to £15, operating 07:00 – 22:00 for seven days a week.
TFL have said ‘If traffic is allowed to continue to grow, roads will become unusably congested. Analysis indicates that as the government further eases lockdown restrictions, if those who would have used public transport instead choose to drive, car traffic levels in central London could double without any changes to the congestion charge.’
At Deadline the congestion charge will increase to £15.00 for a same day job going into a congestion zone postcode. For the overnight service going into a congestion zone postcode the additional charge will be £1.00.
The congestion zone covers the following postcode area:
EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4, SE1, SW1, W1, WC1 and WC2.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said ‘Coronavirus continues to present our city with unprecedented challenges but I am determined to ensure that we emerge from this pandemic with a cleaner, greener and more sustainable transport system.’
For more information please visit TFL website or contact your local Deadline office.
FAQs
If the penalty charge is not fully paid within 28 days of the date of service, then the penalty charge you have to pay increases by 50% of the full penalty charge. A Charge Certificate is then sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. You have 14 days from the date of service in which to pay this increased amount.
What is the timeline for Congestion Charge? ›
You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive).
What time does congestion zone end? ›
Congestion charge FAQ
You will need to pay a daily charge if you drive within London's Congestion Charge zone between 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun, and on Bank Holidays. There is no charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). Visit the TfL website for more information.
What are the new rules for Congestion Charge? ›
It is proposed that the charging periods would operate Monday to Friday from 07:00-18:00, with weekend and Bank Holiday charging hours proposed as 12:00-18:00, effective from 28 February 2022. It is proposed that all days are charged except the period from Christmas Day to the New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive).
What to do if you forget to pay congestion? ›
Payment of the Congestion Charge
You can pay the daily charge up to 90 days in advance or by midnight on the date of travel to receive the lower rate. If you forget to pay on or before your date of travel, don't worry you can pay by midnight of the next chargeable day however this will be at a slightly higher amount.
Can I check if I owe a Congestion Charge? ›
Using the congestion charge checker is as easy as entering your number plate. This will tell you whether or not you need to pay the charge.
How much is a Congestion Charge fine? ›
Here is a direct link to transport for London Congestion charging home page with details of how to pay and where it operates. www.cclondon.com The penalty for non compliance is £160 reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days.
How are you notified of Congestion Charge? ›
London road user charging
This is the formal notification sent when our records show that a vehicle was photographed in the Congestion Charge zone, we have no record of payment, and it is neither exempt nor registered for a 100% discount.
How do I pay the Congestion Charge on my rental car? ›
You can pay the London Congestion Charge either online or by phone. Simply visit cclondon.com or phone 0343 222 2222 to pay the Congestion Charge. Hire cars are not exempt from the Congestion Charge and it is your responsibility to pay it whether you are from the UK or abroad.
Do you pay congestion charge if you enter before 7am? ›
How can I pay the London Congestion Charge in advance? You can pay Congestion Charge up to 90 days in advance of your journey either online or by phone. Driving before 7am or after 10pm means you will not have to pay the Congestion Charge.
All alternatively-fuelled vehicles used to be exempt from the Congestion Charge but, since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles - such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles - have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From 25 December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
When did Congestion Charge timings change? ›
In the second phase, the operating hours for the Congestion Charge have narrowed to 07:00-18:00 on weekdays and 12:00-18:00 on weekends and bank holidays (previously its hours were 07:00-22:00.) The first round of changes introduced on 20 December 2021, which remain in place, were: The charge level is £15.
What is the $23 congestion pricing? ›
Drivers crossing through Manhattan's central business district will face a new toll beginning in the Spring of 2024. The fee is expected to be between $9 and $23 per day for drivers entering or exiting during peak traffic hours. Regional planners believe “congestion pricing” will nudge more drivers onto transit.
What happens if you pay congestion charge by mistake? ›
The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.
Can I back date Congestion Charge? ›
Charge amendments
You can only change the start date of a charge if it starts today or on a future date, You can't amend charges for any dates in the past. To apply for an amendment you will need the: Number plate (Vehicle Registration Mark) Receipt number and the charge start date of the charge you want to amend.
How many days do you have to pay congestion charge in Birmingham? ›
Once the payment system goes live, you must pay during the allocated 13-day payment window which is: 6 days before the day you use your vehicle in the Clean Air Zone. on the day you use your vehicle in the Clean Air Zone. 6 days after (up to 11.59pm hours on the sixth day) you used your vehicle in the Clean Air Zone.
