94% of Ulez fines owed are from persistent offenders

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"New data from Transport for London (TfL) shows that almost all those flouting ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) fines are persistent offenders. TfL is promising to crack down on those who are consistently evading penalty charge notices issued for Ulez violations. It said that a small minority is responsible for the majority of outstanding charges, with 94 per cent of fines owed by drivers with more than four outstanding notices."

"TfL said that a small minority is responsible for the majority of outstanding charges (PA) In August 2023, the zone was expanded to encompass the entirety of Greater London - meaning many older diesel cars could no longer be freely driven in London. Drivers who haven't paid their charges have racked up to 17,000 this year, but TfL said it has recovered more than 16.5 million of debt through enforcement in the first half of 2025."

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping journalism free of paywalls. Donations enable sending reporters to speak to both sides, support investigations and fund documentaries like 'The A Word'. Transport for London data indicate that almost all Ulez fines are owed by persistent offenders, with 94% of fines held by drivers with more than four outstanding notices. Drivers in Ulez zones must pay 12.50 per day for non-compliant vehicles; unpaid charges trigger penalty notices and TfL reports substantial debt recovery through enforcement.

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