Wait, there’s a third one? Yes, the LEZ. This is for bigger vehicles—vans, lorries, buses. If you drive a standard car, you can mostly ignore this.
uk - Do I need to pay charges / taxes to drive in London on the weekend
But if you’re in a clunky old van? Boom. Another charge, up to £100 a day. It’s like a video game where every wrong turn costs you real money.
How Do You Pay? (And Forget)
You pay online, via the TfL website or app. You can also pay at certain shops. Do it before midnight the day after you drive. Miss that deadline? A fine lands in your lap.
The fine starts at £160. It gets bigger if you ignore it. Don’t ignore it. The London transport authority has the memory of an elephant and the patience of a toddler.
Pro tip: set a reminder on your phone. “Pay London pain” works as a label.
