More Than 1,400 Vehicles Seized Over Unpaid Penalties in ULEZ Crackdown

Published on October 16, 2024

More than 1,400 vehicles were seized over the course a year over Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) penalties, as Transport for London (TfL) stepped up its enforcement efforts. The latest data from TfL recorded a total of 1,429 cars removed from their owners in the year to the end of July. Some 761 vehicles that belonged to persistent non-payers were auctioned for over £700,000. The ULEZ expanded London-wide on Aug. 29 last year with the aim of alleviating traffic congestion and air pollution in the capital. Motorists whose vehicles don’t comply with ULEZ emissions standards and aren’t exempt, need to pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive within the zone. Those who fail to pay receive a penalty charge notice (PCN) of £180, which applies to all vehicles, including cars, vans, mopeds, ambulances, and minibuses....

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