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London Low Emission Zone
lez mapThe low emission zone (LEZ) will be introduced in a bid to improve London's air quality. Unlike the congestion charging zone, it covers all of the London boroughs and applies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The London low emission zone will be introduced in a phased approach from 4 February 2008 through to January 2012. Different vehicles will be affected over time and increasingly tougher emissions standards will apply.

Although Spelthorne itself is not affected, neighbouring areas will be, including Heathrow, Feltham, and Bedfont.

What vehicles are affected?

The LEZ does not apply to cars.

It covers diesel-engine heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and coaches, larger vans and minibuses, motor caravans, ambulances and hearses over a specific weight limit.

  • Heavier HGVs from Feb 2008,
  • Followed by lighter HGVs, buses and coaches in July 2008
  • Large vans and minibuses in 2010,
How will it affect me?

To drive one of the affected vehicles in London you must register and meet the emissions standards. You will need to pay the daily charge if you drive within the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in a vehicle that does not meet the LEZ emission standards and is not exempt from the scheme or entitled to a 100 per cent discount. You can check you vehicle's compliance and what options are available to you on the Transport for London website.

The LEZ will be clearly identifiable by:

  • Signs at the boundary informing drivers they are entering the zone
  • Signs on roads outside the zone giving advance warning to drivers that they are approaching the LEZ
  • Signs approximately every 5km within the zone to let drivers know they are within the LEZ
For further information

See the Transport for London website or call 0845 607 0009.