How to check if your car is ULEZ compliant

If you are driving in London, it is important to check if your car is ULEZ compliant to avoid incurring any fines.The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is a zone in London where vehicles need to meet certain emissions standards to avoid paying a daily charge. The need to check compliance will impact more people with the expansion of the ULEZ.

Here is how you can check if your car is ULEZ compliant:

Using a V5C to check if your car is ULEZ compliant

Check your vehicle registration certificate (V5C)
The easiest way to check is to look at your vehicle registration certificate (V5C). You can find the emissions standard of your car in section D.2 of the V5C under the “Fuel Type/Environment” heading. If your car meets the Euro 4 emissions standard for petrol vehicles or the Euro 6 standard for diesel vehicles, it is ULEZ compliant.

Using TFL online Vehicle Checker

Use the Transport for London (TfL) online vehicle checker

If you don’t have your V5C, or you want to double-check, you can use the TfL online vehicle checker. This tool allows you to enter your vehicle registration number and see whether it is ULEZ compliant. The tool will tell you if your car meets the required emissions standards or not.

Check with your manufacturer or dealer

If you are still not sure whether your car is compliant, you can check with your car manufacturer or dealer. They will be able to tell you whether your car meets the required emissions standards.

It is important to check whether your car is ULEZ compliant, as fines for non-compliance can be expensive. If you need to drive in the ULEZ, make sure to check your car’s emissions standards before you go.