London's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) covers most of Greater London. Download Caura and pay the charge in seconds.
Pay the London LEZ Charge in Caura
Introduced in 2008, The London LEZ operates 24 hours a day and covers most of Greater London, including parts of the M1 and M4 motorways (but not the M25).
Open the app and head to city charges. Check if you're exempt from the charge, or pay in a matter of seconds in Caura.
What is the London LEZ Charge?
Separate from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the LEZ was introduced to encourage the most polluting heavy diesel vehicles driving in London to become cleaner. The LEZ covers most of Greater London and is in operation 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Currently, the only vehicles liable to pay the LEZ Charge are:
What you need to know
Distinctive green and white signs mark the boundaries of the LEZ, which covers London's 33 boroughs.
London LEZ operating times
Unlike the ULEZ & Congestion Charge, the London LEZ operates 24 hours a day, including Christmas day.
How much is the London LEZ charge?
The charge you'll need to pay is dependant on your vehicle type, and ranges between £100-£300.
Charges apply daily, so if you're entering and exiting the zone multiple times on the same day, you will only need to pay once.
Fines for the London LEZ
If you forget to pay the LEZ Charge, you'll get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of up to £2000, depending on your vehicle type. This will be halved if paid within 14 days.
London LEZ charge exemptions
Only a small number of vehicles are entitled to an exemption from the Low Emission Zone (LEZ). These are:
If your vehicle meets any of the above criteria and is registered in the UK, it is automatically exempt.
Some showman's vehicles are eligible for a 100% discount from the LEZ daily charge. However, this discount is not automatic and must be applied for on the TfL site.
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How much of London does the zone cover?
The LEZ covers most of Greater London, including parts of the M1 and M4 motorways (but not the M25).
How do I know if I'm about to drive into the zone?
The boundaries of the LEZ are well sign-posted with blue, green or white signs.
How do I pay the LEZ charge?
The fastest way to pay the charge is with Caura. Download the app for free and enter your vehicle registration number. Tap 'City Charges', select the charge and pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit or debit card. No additional service charge or fees.
If you travel into the zone frequently, you can set-up AutoPay for even faster payments. It's free to set-up and it means Caura will automatically take payment each time you drive in the zone.
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Caura is the only app you need. You can set-up AutoPay for all London emission charges (LEZ, ULEZ & Congestion Charge) or simply make payments in just two taps, all from one app.
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Questions?
Find answers to common questions here. If you can't find what you're looking for then email us on support@caura.com and we'll get back to you.
Yes. To enjoy the benefits of Caura, like timely reminders for tax and insurance, and ultrafast city charge and toll payments, you’ll need to create an account. This is so we can let you know about important expiry dates and booking details.
You can’t currently change your email address on Caura (but we are working on it). As a workaround, you can log out of your current account and sign up with a new email address. We won’t be able to transfer the history over.
Easily done. Just tap ‘Forgot Password’ on the Log In screen - we’ll send you a password reset link via your registered email address. If you used your Google or Apple profile details (instead of an email address) to create your account, you’ll need to continue to use this sign-in method.
Your account may be suspended as a precaution if we see evidence of fraud or a violation of our terms of service. Please email support@caura.com or send us a message in-app, and we can investigate this with you.
Please email support@caura.com or send us a message in-app, and we can take care of that for you. Please feel free to let us know why you want to leave, as we’re always working to improve Caura for drivers like you.
To add a vehicle, simply swipe to the left on your current vehicle or tap the ‘+’ icon on the Home screen. To remove a vehicle, tap and hold on the vehicle image.
All vehicles registered with the DVLA should show on Caura. Please make sure you are entering a valid number plate recognised by the DVLA. If the problem persists please email support@caura.com.
If you have made the update on Caura (e.g. paid for tax on Caura), it should update automatically within a few days. If it doesn't, you can pull down the image of your vehicle from the Home screen, which will refresh the app.
Caura AutoPay currently covers London’s city charges. AutoPay lets you automatically pay London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge. It also covers London’s LEZ for HGVs. When you drive into the charging zones, TfL automatically recognises your vehicle and up to 5 days later they notify us of your journey. We’ll then charge your payment card. No need to pay manually.
Go to the City Charges screen in-app and tap Complete Setup. Caura AutoPay is free to set up.
When you set up AutoPay, you are covered from the day after (i.e. tomorrow). If you went into any of the charging zones on the day you set up, you should pay your charge manually in-app.
If you’re changing your registration plate (whether it’s for your existing vehicle or a new vehicle), you need to cancel AutoPay and set it up again. To do this, request a cancellation of your current AutoPay in-app. Then to remove your current vehicle reg, press and hold the vehicle image on the home screen. To add a new vehicle, swipe to the left on the home screen.
Go to your AutoPay account in-app (by going to the City Charges screen). From your AutoPay account, tap the current payment method selected. You can then choose to change your payment method tied to your AutoPay, either select an existing payment method or add a new card to Caura.
You can request cancellation from the AutoPay account section in-app. When you request a cancellation, we’ll get back to you to confirm your decision. It takes a day for AutoPay to be cancelled. You’ll lose the benefits of AutoPay which include automatic payments when you drive into any London charging zone. Once you cancel, charges may come through for the days prior to cancellation.
If you sell your vehicle, you’ll need to tell us to cancel as AutoPay will remain active, linked to your payment card.
You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.
You can add, remove and set your default payment method via the Payment Methods screen, accessed via the Account tab. To remove a payment method, swipe it to the left. To set a payment method as the default option, swipe it to the right.
Go to your AutoPay account in-app (by going to the City Charges screen). From your AutoPay account, tap the current payment method selected. You can then choose to change your payment method tied to your AutoPay, either select an existing payment method or add a new card to Caura.
Clean Air Zones are coming soon to many UK cities, helping our air stay fresh for future generations. All vehicles are allowed in CAZ zones – but if their emissions are above a certain level, they’ll have to pay to pass through.
You can learn more about different Clean Air Zones and the charges in place here.
You can find details of all active and planned Clean Air Zones here.
Currently, you can pay for Birmingham’s Class D Clean Air Zone charge, as well as the London Ultra Low Emission Zone charge and the Oxford Zero Emission Zone charge, in two-taps on Caura.
We’re working hard to bring more Clean Air Zones to Caura very soon. We’ll notify users via email or in-app notification when new zones launch, as well as communicate this on social media. In the meantime, if there is a charge payment you really want to see on Caura, let us know by emailing support@caura.com (it may just be what we focus on next!).
There are four types (class) of Clean Air Zone. The class of Clean Air Zone dictates which vehicles have to pay for entering the zone.
For each of the class types, the following non-compliant vehicle types have to pay:
Please refer to the class type of the Clean Air Zone to understand which vehicle types have to pay.
You will also be able to see exactly what you have to pay for a given Clean Air Zone, based on your vehicle’s type and emissions.
The Clean Air Zones use ANPR cameras to automatically detect your vehicle when you drive into the charging zone. Look out for signs that clearly indicate the boundary of the zone.
If you try to pay for a charge that you're exempt from then Caura will not process the transaction, and you will not be charged.
Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake.
Caura charges no additional fee to pay for any Clean Air Zone, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider.
If you’ve paid for the wrong day, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. If you paid for a charge unnecessarily then you can request a refund from the zone operator, referencing the transaction ID on your payment receipt in the Caura app.
You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.
The ULEZ is London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone. It is designed to reduce the number of high-polluting vehicles driving within London. You can learn more about the ULEZ here.
The ULEZ expansion took place August 2023, and now covers all London and Greater London boroughs.
The ULEZ zone operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year except Christmas Day.
The daily charge is £12.50 for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes.
Heavier vehicles including lorries, buses and coaches will be charged £100 per day.
The fine for not paying is £160 per day, reduced to £80 if you pay within 14 days.
Caura is the fastest way to pay, it takes two seconds via the app, and we charge no additional fee. Getting your car setup on Caura takes less than 30 seconds, and you can manage all your vehicle admin, from tolls to tax, in-app with Caura.
Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake.
Caura tells you if your vehicle is exempt from the Congestion or ULEZ charges. Simply select "City Charges" from the Home screen for your vehicle and you'll see any exemptions you have. You can also check if you’re exempt here.
Local residents are no longer exempt, as of October 25th 2021. All historic vehicles are exempt from the charge.
TfL use ANPR cameras to automatically detect your vehicle when you drive into the ULEZ zone. Look out for signs that clearly indicate the boundary of the zone.
Caura AutoPay is the easiest way to gain peace of mind over whether you need to pay ULEZ or not.
AutoPay lets you automatically pay London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge. It also covers London’s LEZ zone for HGVs. When you drive into the charging zones, TfL automatically recognises your vehicle and up to 5 days later they notify us of your journey. We’ll then charge your payment card. No need to worry or pay manually.
Yes, Caura is the fastest way to pay for the London Congestion Charge, and you can pay for London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge with the same two-tap transaction.
Yes, Caura lets any vehicle pay for the London ULEZ charge, including commercial vehicles and HGVs.
Please note the price of the ULEZ charge can vary depending on vehicle type and emissions standards.
If you have driven into the ULEZ zone and not made a payment for that day, and you are not exempt, you will face a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Here are some other reasons why you may have been fined:
Currently all vehicles are liable to the same level of fine, which is £160. If you pay within 14 days of receiving the fine it’s £80, however if you pay after 14 days then you will have to pay the full £160.
You will need to visit the TfL website and navigate to the 'penalty charges for ULEZ' page.
Caura charges no additional fee to pay for the ULEZ charge, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider.
If you’ve paid for the wrong day or vehicle, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider (e.g. TfL). We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. However, you can apply to TfL for a refund. You'll need your receipt details, which can be found in the History tab on Caura.
You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.
Each ULEZ charge payment covers you for all your vehicle’s journeys made in the zone for that day.
Beware of double charging: each day the charge expires at 00:00. Meaning if you drive into the ULEZ zone at 23:59 and leave the next day at 00:01 you all be liable to pay for two ULEZ charges.
The Congestion Charge is a Transport for London fee for driving in central London at certain times of the day. You can learn more about the charge here.
The Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London. You can find a map of the zone here.
The charge applies 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 on weekends and Bank Holidays.
There is no charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day inclusive.
The Congestion Charge costs £15.00 per day if you pay in advance or the same day as your journey through the zone.
If you pay by midnight the following day the charge is £17.50.
Caura is the fastest way to pay for all London city charges, including the Congestion Charge. You can also pay for London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charges with the same two-tap transaction.
Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake.
If you can prove you live in within the Congestion Charge zone, you will be entitled to a 90% residents’ discount.
The following are exempt from the Congestion Charge altogether, subject to a £10 annual registration fee:
Follow this link to register for exemption.
Caura charges no additional fee to pay for the Congestion Charge, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider.
If you’ve paid for the wrong day, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider (e.g. TfL). We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund.
You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.
Separate from the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the LEZ was introduced to encourage the most polluting heavy diesel vehicles driving in London to become cleaner.
The LEZ covers most of Greater London, including parts of the M1 and M4 motorways (but not the M25).
Unlike the ULEZ, the LEZ charge operates 24/7, including Christmas day.
The charge you'll need to pay is dependant on your vehicle type, and ranges between £100-£300.
Charges apply daily, so if you're entering and exiting the zone multiple times on the same day, you will only need to pay once.
Caura is the fastest way to pay, it takes two seconds via the app, and we charge no additional fee. Getting your car setup on Caura takes less than 30 seconds, and you can manage all your vehicle admin, from tolls to tax, in-app with Caura.
Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake
Caura tells you if your vehicle is exempt from the Congestion, ULEZ or LEZ charges. Simply select "City Charges" from the Home screen for your vehicle and you'll see any exemptions you have.
There are also some other exemptions in place. Find a full list of exemptions here
TfL use ANPR cameras to automatically detect your vehicle when you drive into the LEZ. Look out for distinctive signs that clearly indicate the boundary of the zone.
Caura AutoPay is the easiest way to gain peace of mind over whether you need to pay LEZ or not.
AutoPay lets you automatically pay London’s ULEZ, Congestion Charge and LEZ. When you drive into the charging zones, TfL automatically recognises your vehicle and up to 5 days later they notify us of your journey. We’ll then charge your payment card. No need to worry or pay manually.
Caura charges no additional fee to pay for the LEZ charge, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider.
If you’ve paid for the wrong day or vehicle, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider (e.g. TfL). We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. However, you can apply to TfL for a refund. You'll need your receipt details, which can be found in the History tab on Caura.
You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.
Each LEZ charge payment covers you for all your vehicle’s journeys made in the zone for that day.