LOW EMISSION ZONE (LEZ)
A Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for the Greater London Area is being introduced by Transport for London (TfL) on 4th February 2008. Boundary signs are now being erected in Waltham Forest at all the zone entry points at or near the northern edge of the Borough. The aim is to improve air quality in London by deterring the most polluting vehicles from driving in the area.
More details of the affected vehicles, the emission standards and how to pay can be found on TfL’s website at: www.tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon
This web page also includes details of consultations carried out in 2006 and 2007, and the Mayor of London’s decision to implement the scheme. A telephone enquiry line: 0845 607 0009 is also available.
Any vehicle can enter the zone but drivers of the affected vehicles must pay a daily charge of £200 if the vehicle does not met the LEZ emission standards.
Vehicles exceeding 1.205 tonnes unladen weight may be affected. The zone does not affect cars, motorcycles or small vans.
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