In a bid to discourage the use of older, more polluting vehicles in central London, the London T-Charge, or Toxicity Charge, will come into effect later this month.
The T-Charge will be applicable to any vehicle, excluding motorbikes, driving within central London on weekdays between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 which does not meet minimum exhaust emission standards.
What are the minimum exhaust emission standards?
For both general petrol and diesel vehicles including cars, vans and minibuses, the minimum emissions standards are Euro 4. For HGVs, it is Euro IV. And for motorised tricycles and quadricycles, is it Euro 3. To check if your vehicle falls out of the required emissions standards, use the TfL Vehicle Compliance Checker.
How much does it cost?
The charge is £10 per day, and is in addition to the London Congestion Charge.
The below table illustrates how much motorists will pay per day, per vehicle type:
| Vehicle type (includes hybrid vehicles) | Minimum emission standard | Congestion Charge amount | T-Charge amount (if emission standard not met) | Total daily payment (if emission standard not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorised tricycles and quadricycles | Euro 3 | £11.50 (£10.50 Auto Pay) | £10 | £21.50 (£20.50 Auto Pay) |
| Cars, and small vans (not exceeding 1,205kg unladen weight and not exceeding 3500kg GVW) | Euro 4 | £11.50 (£10.50 Auto Pay) | £10 | £21.50 (£20.50 Auto Pay) |
| Vans (exceeding 1,205kg unladen and not exceeding 3,500kg GVW) and Minibuses (not exceeding 5,000kg GVW) | Euro 4 | £11.50 (£10.50 Auto Pay) | £10 | £21.50 (£20.50 Auto Pay) |
| HGVs (exceeding 3,500kg GVW) | Euro IV | £11.50 (£10.50 Auto Pay) | £10 | £21.50 (£20.50 Auto Pay) |
| Coaches and buses (exceeding 5,000kg GVW) | Euro IV | £0 | £10 | £10 |
| Vehicles registered for Residents' Discount | As above depending on your vehicle type | £1.05 (Auto Pay) | £1 | £2.05 (Auto Pay) |
How long will the T-Charge run for?
The T-Charge is part of the Transport for London’s (TfL) plans to reduce air pollution in the city, in particular with regard to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter.
The T-Charge will run until 2020 when the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is implemented. To find out more about the ULEZ and other proposals tackling London’s air pollution, visit tfl.gov.uk.
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