London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone has come into effect

Source: ABC-Action-News

To help improve air quality in London, an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) started operating on April 8 for 24/7 every day of the year within the same area of central London as the Congestion Charge. Most vehicles, including cars, vans and motorbikes need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or their drivers must pay a daily charge to drive within the zone. The Daily Charge:
- £12.50 (A$23) for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans (up to and including 3.5 tonnes).
- £100 (A$183) for heavier vehicles, including lorries (over 3.5 tonnes) and buses/coaches (over 5 tonnes).

ULEZ Emission Standards follow the European Emission Standards (NOx = nitrogen oxides, PM = particulate matter):
- Euro 3 for motorbikes, mopeds, motorised tricycles and quadricycles
- Euro 4 (NOx) for petrol cars, vans, minibuses and other specialist vehicles
- Euro 6 (NOx & PM) for diesel cars, vans and minibuses and other specialist vehicles
- Euro VI (NOx & PM) for lorries, buses and coaches and other specialist heavy vehicles.
See also European Emission Standards (Wikipedia).

For more information see: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone