The ULEZ is set to expand for the third time from 29th August 2023. The zone which currently covers parts of Central London, will soon apply to all 33 boroughs in London.
Affecting thousands of drivers. Commuters who drive a car that doesn’t meet the zone’s emission standards will face a charge of £12.50 each time they pass through the ultra-low emission zone.
According to the Mayor of London, this change will improve London’s poor air quality. Aiming to encourage people to switch to a greener car or use public transportation.
The pavement parking ban has been in talks since 2019, but the implementation of this law was delayed due to the pandemic.
If this law is to be enforced by the end of the year drivers could face a £70 fixed penalty notice for parking on a pavement.
From April 2025, electric vehicles registered from 1 April 2017 onwards will have to start paying vehicle excise duty.
Electric vehicles registered after April 2025 will remain in the lowest tax bracket for the first year – paying only £10 - and then move up to the standard rate, which is currently £165.
This does, however, mean that electric car owners will continue to enjoy 0% VED for the next two years while diesel and petrol car owners will pay the minimum flat rate of £165 at least.