London ULEZ Explained
London has this great program called the ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emissions Zone) scrappage scheme, and it's worth a whopping £110 million! The whole idea behind it is to help out disabled and low-income folks in London by making it easier for them to trade in their old, polluting vehicles for newer ones that meet ULEZ standards. Starting from August 29, 2023, the ULEZ will cover almost all of Greater London, including areas within the M25 orbital motorway.
If you're curious about whether your vehicle qualifies for the ULEZ, you can just use the ULEZ Checker on the Transport for London (TfL) website. It's super handy! ✅ ULEZ Checker : https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
To be part of the scrappage scheme, you need to live in one of the 32 London Boroughs or the City of London, and you should be getting one or more benefits like Universal Credit, Carer's Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Pension Credit, or other benefits listed in the eligibility criteria.
Now, let's talk about the requirements for the scrappage scheme. Your vehicle should have been registered with the DVLA in your name or in the name of someone who lives at the same address for over a year before October 23, 2019. On top of that, your vehicle needs to have insurance, a valid MOT certificate, road tax, and it should fail to meet the ULEZ emission standards. Basically, it should be below Euro 4 standards for diesel cars or Euro 6 standards for petrol cars.
If you meet all the criteria, there are some pretty sweet benefits to the scrappage scheme! You can save £1,000 if you're getting a new motorcycle or moped, and a cool £2,000 if you're going for a new car. The only catch is that your old vehicle has to be non-compliant with ULEZ standards and you need to replace it with a vehicle that does meet the standards. And hey, if you have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV), you can even get £5,000 off the cost of a new one by scrapping your old ride.
Ready to get started with the application process? Just head on over to the Transport for London (TfL) website and kick things off. It's all there for you!
