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The London roads near the edge of Kent that escape the ULEZ charge

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London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to expand across the city this summer. The extension of the zone, which Transport for London claims will clear air pollution and improve public health, will now encompass all London boroughs and will come into force from August 29 this year.

It means anyone driving within the zone, including the expanded area from that date, will face a daily charge of £12.50 if their vehicle does not meet emission standards. This includes people living in the ULEZ although they won’t have to pay the charge if they are parked inside the zone but don’t drive.

Meanwhile, the fee for non-compliant larger vehicles such as lorries, buses and coaches is £100 under the low emission zone scheme. ULEZ operates all day, every day, except Christmas Day.

It was launched as figures showed an estimated 4,000 Londoners die prematurely each year from conditions related to air pollution, and it has led to staunch opposition to the plans including a petition with more than 50,000 signatures calling for the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, to be sacked.

The Ulez zone will expand in August
The Ulez zone will expand in August

While London is encompassed in the expanded area, some roads near the edge of Kent have escaped the £12.50. Here are the roads that have just avoided the daily fee:

  • Eton Way, Dartford

  • Wilmot Road, Dartford

  • Dartford Road A207

  • Station Road, Dartford

  • Hillcrest Road, Orpington

  • Old Bexley Lane, Coldblow

  • Dartford Road, A2018, Bexley

  • North Cray Road A223, Bexley

  • Woodland Way, Swanley

  • Cookham Road, Swanley

  • Hockenden Lane, Swanley

  • Sheepcote Lane, Kevingtown

  • Waldens Road, Orpington

  • East Hall Road, Orpington

  • Gorse Road, Orpington

  • Rock Hill, Well Hill

  • Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield

  • Maypole Road, Chelsfield

  • Hewitts Road, Orpington

  • Sevenoaks Road A21, Orpington

  • Rushmore Hill, Pratt’s Bottom

  • Norsted Lane, Orpington

  • Port Hill, Orpington

  • Fairtrough Road, Orpington

  • Washneys Road, Orpington

  • New Years Lane, Knockholt

  • Cacket’s Lane, Cudham

  • Cudham Lane South, Horns Green

  • Grays Road, Westerham

  • Tatsfield Lane, Hawley’s Corner

  • Sunningvale Avenue, Biggin Hill

  • Lusted Hall Lane, Westerham

References

  1. ^ Family pay tribute to ‘the best’ son and brother who died after leaving party in Lordswood (www.kentlive.news)

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