Low emission zones across the UK have generated over £1 billion in charges and fines since they were introduced, according to a new report by Peugeot.
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which started in April 2019 and expanded to cover all 32 London boroughs in August 2023, has brought in more than £1.04 billion as of June 2024. Transport for London has collected over £226 million in the past year alone since the ULEZ expansion.
Currently, the UK has 13 zones, including London’s ULEZ, with four of them charging entry fees for non-compliant vehicles. In Scotland, the Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow outright ban non-compliant vehicles, issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to those who violate the restrictions.
Peugeot’s research found that £1,044,381,891 has been collected from charges and penalties across 10 of these zones, with Bristol’s figures yet to be released. The London ULEZ is the largest contributor, generating £875 million between April 2019 and June 2024.
By law, all revenue from the ULEZ must be reinvested into London’s transport network. Between October 2021 and March 2023 alone, the ULEZ brought in nearly £320 million.
Eurig Druce, Managing Director of Peugeot UK, pointed out, "As Low Emission Zones continue to expand across the UK, it is clear that the future of urban mobility lies in cleaner, more sustainable transportation."
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