From 2012 if your van does not meet meet the Euro 3 standard for particulate matter emissions you may have to pay GBP100 to drive in certain regions of London. Non payment will result in a hefty GBP500 fine.
As such if your trips to the capital are few it may be cost effective to rent a low emission van ( any van registered after 2002 ) . The cost of the rental will likely be offset may be offset by the savings in avoiding the LEZ zone charges
What Car and Van categories will be affected ?
The current list includes Light commercial vans or LCV’s, minibuses, and camper vans. We also expect x4s and pick-ups being used for commercial use to be included.
My Van/ Minbus / Truck was registered in 2002 will it be okay ?
Good news vans and minibuses registered as new on or after 1 January 2002 and trucks registered as new on or after 1 October 2006 will already be LEZ compliant.
Transport for London (TfL) will be conducting a nationwide campaign to bring awareness to drivers that will be affected with the introduction of the new LEZ rules.