{"id":5804,"date":"2024-09-16T11:36:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T10:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exchangemycar.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5804"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:17:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:17:36","slug":"how-much-is-the-ulez-fine-is-it-the-same-as-ulez-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exchangemycar.co.uk\/blog\/how-much-is-the-ulez-fine-is-it-the-same-as-ulez-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much is the ULEZ Fine? Is it the Same as ULEZ Charge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ULEZ fine for all kinds of cars (petrol & diesel cars<\/a>), vans, motorcycles, motor tricycles, mopeds,<\/span> motor caravans, ambulances,<\/span> and minibuses is \u00a3180 and comes with a 28-day payment deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you pay the ULEZ fine within the first 14 days, it comes down to \u00a390. But if you don’t pay it even until the 28-day deadline, it may rise by 50% to \u00a3270.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the ULEZ?<\/b><\/h3>\n

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ULEZ stands for Ultra Low Emission Zone, a designated area in London where vehicles must meet specific emission standards or pay a daily charge. This charge is designed to encourage people to switch to cleaner vehicles and improve air quality in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ULEZ was recently expanded to cover Greater London, including central London, Heathrow airport<\/a> and all boroughs up to the M25 Motorway. The ULEZ expansion means that many more drivers now need to be aware of the ULEZ regulations and potential fines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ULEZ Charge Vs. ULEZ Fine<\/b><\/h3>\n

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You must understand the difference between the “ULEZ charge” and “ULEZ fine.” The ULEZ charge is a daily fee for<\/span> non-compliant vehicles<\/span><\/a> entering the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). In contrast, a ULEZ fine, or penalty, is issued if you fail to pay the ULEZ charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your vehicle doesn’t meet the ULEZ emissions standards and isn’t exempt, you’ll need to pay a daily charge of \u00a312.50 for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles, and vans. For heavier vehicles like lorries over 3.5 tonnes and buses over 5 tonnes, the daily charge is \u00a3100.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is PCN? Why Have You Received It?<\/b><\/h3>\n

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PCN stands for Penalty Charge Notice. It’s a document issued by Transport for London (TfL) when you’ve driven within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) under the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n