Where Can I Find the ULEZ Map for London?
The ULEZ map is published by Transport for London (TfL) and shows the boundaries of the ultra low emission zone, which now covers all 32 London boroughs. uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone, where you can zoom in to check specific streets and postcodes.
50 for most vehicles that do not meet the emissions standards.
Key facts
What does the ULEZ map show?
The ULEZ map displays the outer boundary of the zone, which follows the Greater London authority boundary and includes every street inside the M25 orbital motorway that falls within a London borough.
The map is interactive: you can enter a postcode or street name and see whether that address sits inside or outside the zone. TfL updates the map when permanent road closures or borough boundary changes occur, though these are rare.
The boundary runs along the edge of the 32 boroughs, so roads on the inside of the M25 in Hillingdon, Havering, Bromley, Croydon and other outer boroughs are all within the zone. The M25 itself is not charged, but slip roads and junctions inside the boundary are.
Tip: If you live on a street near the boundary, zoom the map to maximum detail and check both ends of your road—some residential streets cross in and out of the zone.
The map also marks camera locations, though TfL does not guarantee every camera is shown. Automatic number plate recognition cameras enforce the charge at entry points and on roads throughout the zone.
How much does the ULEZ charge cost and when do you pay?
50 for a car, van or motorcycle registered before certain dates and not meeting Euro 4 (petrol) or Euro 6 (diesel) standards. Payment covers a rolling 24-hour period from the first moment your vehicle enters the zone, not a calendar day.
If you drive in at 11pm and again at 1am the next morning, you pay once.
You have until midnight on the third day after travel to pay. TfL sends a penalty charge notice to the registered keeper if you miss that deadline.
The fine is £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days, and enforcement is automatic.
Vehicles that meet the standards are not charged, regardless of how often you drive inside the zone. Blue Badge holders, residents and businesses receive no discount or exemption unless the vehicle itself is compliant or qualifies for one of the narrow grace periods that ended in 2023.
Warning: Paying for one day does not give you a receipt showing the boundary you crossed—check the map before every new journey if you are unsure where the zone starts.
| Payment method | Deadline | Penalty if missed |
|---|---|---|
| Online at tfl.gov.uk | Midnight, third day after travel | £180 (£90 if paid in 14 days) |
| TfL app (iOS/Android) | Midnight, third day after travel | £180 (£90 if paid in 14 days) |
| Auto Pay (pre-registered card) | Charged automatically next working day | No penalty (payment is automatic) |
Which vehicles are exempt from the ULEZ charge?
Most petrol cars registered after 2006 and diesel cars registered after September 2015 meet the standards and are not charged. TfL's vehicle checker is the only reliable way to confirm your registration, because emissions standards depend on the exact Euro rating recorded with the DVLA, not the year alone.
Exemptions include:
- Historic vehicles with a 40-year rolling exemption (tax-exempt on age grounds).
- Disabled passenger vehicles, but only if the vehicle itself also meets ULEZ standards.
- Certain agricultural and military vehicles.
There is no resident discount, no exemption for electric-vehicle charging trips, and no grace period for visitors. 50 that day.
Key figure: Around 9 in 10 cars driving in London each day now meet the ULEZ standard and are not charged.
The Mayor's scrappage scheme, which offered up to £2,000 to replace non-compliant vehicles, closed to new applicants in 2024. Some boroughs ran their own top-up schemes, but most of those have also ended.
How do I check if my car is compliant before I travel?
uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle and enter your registration number. The checker returns a simple yes or no answer: compliant vehicles show a green tick, non-compliant vehicles show a red cross and the daily charge amount.
The result is instant and draws directly from DVLA records, so it is more reliable than checking your V5C logbook or the vehicle handbook.
If you are buying a used car, check the registration before you commit. Sellers sometimes assume a car is compliant based on age alone, but some diesel models registered as late as 2016 do not meet Euro 6.
You can also use Valetly's free ULEZ checker to confirm compliance in one step. The tool shows the result and explains what it means for your daily travel, with no need to navigate TfL's full site.
Tip: Save a screenshot of the compliance result if you are disputing a penalty charge notice—it serves as evidence of what TfL's own system told you on the day you checked.
Why a mobile valet makes sense once you are inside the zone
Once your car is parked inside the ULEZ boundary, every additional trip has a cost attached if your vehicle is not compliant—even a short drive to a wash bay. A mobile valet removes that journey.
You book online, the valet comes to your address with all equipment, and the car is cleaned on your street, driveway or allocated parking bay. The service works across all 32 boroughs, in residential permit zones, on estates and in underground car parks with standard ceiling heights.
Fixed prices start at £75 for an exterior wash and increase for full valets, with the final price confirmed at booking—no surprises on the day. Valets are vetted, insured and carry public liability cover of at least £1 million.
Every job includes before and after photos, and you can request a free re-clean if something is missed.
50 charge each time you leave your borough, book a mobile car wash in London and avoid the extra trip. You also skip the queue at the bay and the search for a parking space when you return.
The valet works around you, not the other way round, and the booking confirms a two-hour arrival window so you can plan the rest of your day. Coverage extends across all areas we serve, including outer London boroughs where wash bays are spaced further apart.
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Frequently asked questions
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The TfL ULEZ map marks some camera locations, but not every enforcement camera is shown. Automatic number plate recognition cameras operate throughout the zone, not just at the boundary, so assume any journey inside the zone is monitored.
The map's primary purpose is to show the boundary, not camera positions.
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Yes, the M25 motorway itself is outside the zone and not charged. However, slip roads, junctions and link roads inside the boundary are charged if your vehicle does not meet the standard.
If you exit the M25 onto a road inside Greater London, you enter the zone at that point.
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No. 50 charge covers a 24-hour period from the moment you first enter the zone, regardless of how many times you cross the boundary in that window.
If you leave and return three hours later, you do not pay again. If you return 26 hours later, you pay a second daily charge.
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No. The charge applies from the first day you drive inside the boundary shown on the ULEZ map, even if you have just moved to London or recently registered your vehicle at a London address.
The transitional grace periods for residents ended in 2023 and have not been reinstated.
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TfL sends a penalty charge notice to the registered keeper, usually within 14 days. The fine is £180, reduced to £90 if you pay within 14 days of the notice date.
50 charge once the penalty is issued. Set up Auto Pay on the TfL website if you cross the boundary regularly and want to avoid missing payments.
Check the map before you travel
The ULEZ is the definitive guide to whether your journey will be charged. Check the boundary on TfL's site, confirm your vehicle's compliance with the registration checker, and pay by the third-day deadline if you owe a charge.
If your car is not compliant and you are already parked inside the zone, a mobile valet removes the need for one more chargeable trip.
Valetly is a London mobile valeting marketplace (company number 17255496) connecting vetted, insured independent valets with drivers across all 32 London boroughs, with fixed prices from £75.
