Will diesel cars soon be banned in London?
My wife is worried that a diesel car won’t be able to drive in central London in the near future. Is this the case?
Asked on 28 October 2020 by parcelcarfreddy
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Some cities worldwide are banning diesel vehicles in 2025. This is not currently the case for London - although some organisations are calling on the Mayor of London to impose such a ban. Currently, Central London is covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which means your car will have to meet strict emission standards or you'll have a pay a charge every time you enter (£12.50 for cars). Modern Euro 6 diesels meet the standards.
Will you have to pay the low emissions charge?
Use our ULEZ checker to find out if your vehicle is subject to ULEZ charges. Simply enter your number plate into the Honest John ULEZ checker to see if you will have to pay to enter the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.
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