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Notes to help you fill in this form.

If you drive a vehicle that is affected by the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and you wish to use the vehicle in the Zone, you must complete this form, print it out and post it to Transport for London (TfL). If the vehicle meets the minimum emissions standards of the LEZ, is exempt or qualifies for a 100% discount, you will not be required to pay a daily charge to use the vehicle in the Zone. The LEZ covers a much greater area than the London Congestion Charging Zone.

It is important that you read these notes carefully before you fill in the form.

1. How the Low Emission Zone works

The LEZ will be enforced through fixed and mobile cameras which will read your vehicle registration number plate as you drive within the LEZ and check it against a register of vehicles which meet the LEZ emissions standards, or are either exempt or registered for a 100% discount, or have paid the daily charge.

If your vehicle is affected by the LEZ, it must meet the minimum emissions standards of the LEZ AND be recorded on TfL’s register as compliant, 100% discount or exempt, in order to avoid any penalty charges.

All affected vehicles that do not meet the LEZ emissions standards, or qualify for an exemption or a 100% discount, must pay the daily charge if they are to be used within the LEZ.

2. Vehicles affected by the London Low Emission Zone

Vehicles affected by LEZ

By clicking the submit button, a PDF version will be produced in English, which should be printed, signed and forwarded to Low Emission Zone, PO Box 4544, Coventry, CV6 9DW, United Kingdom. Please do not forget to enclose copies of the relevant supporting documentation.

3. When does the charge apply?

The LEZ will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year from 4 February 2008.

If you wish to use your vehicle in the LEZ and your vehicle is not registered with TfL as meeting the required emissions standards, exempt or 100% discount, then you must pay the daily charge.

You can pay the daily charge up to 64 working days before the day of travel, on the day of travel or up to midnight on the first working day after you travel.

The charge can be paid online at tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon or by calling (+44) 20 7310 8998.

The charge is £200 for lorries, buses and coaches and £100 for large vans and minibuses, for each day that the vehicle is driven within the zone.

4. Who qualifies for a discount or exemption?

A small number of vehicles will be granted an exemption or 100% discount from the LEZ.

Exemptions are granted by TfL to:

100% discounts are granted by TfL to Showman’s vehicles which have been custom built and are permanently fitted with equipment forming part of the show.

5. Documents we need to see when you register

You will need to provide the following documents with your registration form:

AND, if applicable, at least one or more of the following:

  1. If the vehicle qualifies for a 100% discount because it is a Showman’s vehicle which has been custom built and permanently fitted with a special type of body or superstructure forming part of the equipment of the show, you need to provide at least four photographs of the vehicle, one from each angle: front, back and both sides. The photographs must be of a quality to allow TfL to assess whether the vehicle meets the criteria for specialist construction set out above. The vehicle registration mark (VRM or number plate) must be visible in one of the photographs. If there is any specialised equipment fitted inside or underneath the vehicle, a photograph to show this should also be provided.
  3. If the vehicle has had an abatement device fitted, a photocopy of an Inspection Certificate.
  4. If the vehicle was registered as new prior to 1 October 2001 but has an engine that achieves Euro III / 3 emissions standards or better, a photocopy of the vehicle Type Approval Certificate or the engine Type Approval Certificate from one of the TfL recognised manufacturers (please see tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon for the current list of approved engines).
  5. If the vehicle has had a fuel conversion so that it runs on gas, a photocopy of the Certificate of Fitting or an Inspection Certificate. A gas conversion must be a conversion to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas (either compressed (CNG) or liquefied – (LNG)) with a spark ignition and includes both monofuel and bi-fuel.

Note – All the photocopies you send us as proof must be clear otherwise we may ask you for more proof. We will not return your proofs to you so please do not send original documents.

6. How to register

Sections 1, 2 and 4 are mandatory sections and must be completed and a copy of the vehicle registration document must be supplied with every registration form. Section 3 only needs to be completed if applicable to the vehicle, with copies of supporting evidence.

You can complete the form online, then print it and send it with copies of your registration documents and any additional evidence to:

Low Emission Zone
PO Box 4544
Coventry
CV6 9DW
United Kingdom

What happens next?

Please allow 10 working days for us to process your registration. If your registration is successful, we will send you a letter to tell you that your vehicle is compliant with the LEZ, exempt or 100% discount.

Until you receive that letter you will have to pay the LEZ charge at the standard daily rate if you are using the vehicle in the LEZ.

Further information

If you need more information on the LEZ, you can visit our website at tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon or phone us on (+44) 20 7310 8998.

Caution

TfL take fraud very seriously and will be carrying out verification of the information supplied including on-street inspections and checks. Do not complete this form unless you believe the vehicle meets the LEZ emissions standards, qualifies for an exemption or, the vehicle is a Showman’s vehicle that is eligible to qualify for the 100% discount from the LEZ. TfL may prosecute those found committing fraud.

Data Protection

TfL and its agents will process your information for the operation of the LEZ scheme. Processing will include the use of cameras to record data. Your information may be disclosed to or requested from the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), law enforcement agencies and other organisations for the administration and enforcement of the scheme, the prevention and detection of crime, and protection of public funds. TfL randomly selects and monitors vehicles subject to a discount or exemption to identify possible fraudulent use. If you persistently fail to pay LEZ daily charges due or attempt to defraud the scheme, TfL may record your vehicle’s movements and may disclose relevant details to law enforcement agencies, to assist in tracing persistent evaders and those committing fraud.

Low Emission Zone Vehicle Registration Form

Use this form if your vehicle is affected by the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and Transport for London (TfL) does not have all the relevant details of your vehicle on their database. TfL hold records for most GB registered vehicles. You can check the information held by TfL using the compliance check at tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon or by calling (+44) 20 7310 8998.

Areas in bold are compulsory fields and must be completed. Sections 1, 2 and 4 are compulsory. A photocopy of the vehicle registration document must be supplied with the form otherwise your application will be rejected.

Please read the guidance notes before completing this form so that you provide the right information for the vehicle.

Section 1 - About You

Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms)
First Name
Middle Initial(s)
Last Name
Organisation Name
Address
Post Code/Zip
Country
Daytime Telephone No
Evening Telephone No
Mobile Telephone No
Email Address
How would you prefer us to contact you? By Email By Post

Please tick this box if you are happy for us to contact you to take part in a customer satisfaction survey.

Section 2 - About The Vehicle

Please tick ONE of the following boxes to indicate the type of vehicle being registered and fill in the relevant information.

Heavier Lorries
Goods vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes (gross vehicle weight)		 Heavy lorry diagram Gross Weight (tonnes)
Lighter Lorries
Goods vehicles between 3.5 and 12 tonnes (gross vehicle weight)		 Light lorry diagram Gross Weight (tonnes)
Buses and Coaches
Passenger vehicles with more than eight seats plus the driver’s seat exceeding 5 tonnes (gross vehicle weight)		 Bus/coach diagram Gross Weight (tonnes)
Number of seats (incl. driver)
Large Vans
Goods vehicles between 1.205 tonnes (unladen) and 3.5 tonnes (gross vehicle weight)		 Large van diagram Gross Weight (tonnes)
Unladen Weight (tonnes)
Minibuses
Passenger vehicles with more than eight seats plus the driver’s seat below 5 tonnes (gross vehicle weight)		 Minibus diagram Gross Weight (tonnes)
Number of seats (incl. driver)

N.B. The vehicle weight is a good guide as to when your vehicle will be affected by the LEZ. If your type of vehicle does not appear here you should use the weight limits used for lorries and large vans set out in the guidance notes as a guide and/or contact your vehicle manufacturer or Transport for London (TfL) for guidance.

Please complete the following details which can be found on the vehicle registration document (V5C)

Country Issuing The Registration Certificate
Vehicle Registration Mark (Number Plate)
Date of First Registration
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)/Chassis Number/Frame Number
Make
Model
Year of Manufacture

Fuel Type (Please tick only one of the following)

Diesel (heavy oil, bio diesel) Gas Diesel (dual fuel)
Electric Diesel (hybrid) Gas (spark ignition)

Other (please specify)

Original Euro standard as shown on your vehicle registration document

Euro I/1 Euro II/2 Euro III/3 Euro IV/4 Euro V/5

Section 3 - Next Steps

Please tick all that apply

This is a Showman’s vehicle which is custom built and permanently fitted with equipment forming part of the show. I am enclosing at least four photographs as specified in the guidance notes. Go to Section 4

This vehicle is not registered in Great Britain and was constructed before 1 January 1973. Go to Section 4

A pollution abatement device has been fitted to this vehicle. Go to Section 3.1

The engine has been replaced or was manufactured to meet Euro III/3 emmisions standards or better, prior to October 2001. Go to Section 3.2

The vehicle has been converted to run on gas. Go to Section 3.3

None of the above applies to this vehicle. Go to Section 4

Section 3.1 - Pollution Abatement Equipment

Use this section if a pollution abatement device has been fitted to the vehicle.

Pollution Abatement Device Manufacturer
Pollution Abatement Device Type

Please state the vehicle’s particulate levels following fitment of the pollution abatement device. Please complete only one of the following:

1. Vehicle Euro Standard

Euro I/1 Euro II/2 Euro III/3 Euro IV/4 Euro V/5

or 2. Particulate Matter Emissions g/km or g/kWh
or 3. Particulate Matter % reduction

Please confirm by ticking the box below that a photocopy of the following has been provided. NOTE - Please do not send originals as these will not be returned.

Inspection Certificate
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Certifying Authority

Section 3.2 - Engine Details

Use this section if the vehicle:

Engine make (manufacturer)
Engine type (model)

Please state the engine’s particulate levels. Please complete only one of the following:

1. Engine Euro Standard

Euro I/1 Euro II/2 Euro III/3 Euro IV/4 Euro V/5

or 2. Particulate Matter Emissions (as per Engine Type Approval Certificate or Inspection Certificate)

g/km or g/kWh

Please confirm by ticking the box(es) that a photocopy of one of the following has been provided. NOTE - Please do not send originals as these will not be returned.

Vehicle Type Approval Certificate (from the vehicle manufacturer)
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Engine Type Approval Certificate (from the engine manufacturer)
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Certificate of Fitting
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Issuing Authority
Inspection Certificate
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Certifying Authority

Section 3.3 - Fuel Conversion

Use this section if the vehicle has been converted to run on gas.

Fuel Conversion Kit Manufacturer
Fuel Conversion Kit Type

Please state the fuel type that the engine now uses

Gas (spark ignition) Other (please specify)

Please confirm by ticking the box that a photocopy of one of the following has been provided. NOTE - Please do not send originals as these will not be returned.

Certificate of Fitting
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Issuing Authority
Inspection Certificate
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Certifying Authority

Checklist

Before sending this to us, please check that you have completed the following:

Section 1

Section 2

Photocopied vehicle registration document supplied

Section 4 signed and dated

If any part of section 3 has been completed, photocopies of evidence to support:

Eligibility for a 100% discount for a Showman’s vehicle

Photocopied proof that a pollution abatement device has been fitted

Photocopied proof of the engine details

Photocopied proof of a gas conversion

Please only send photocopies of documents - originals will not be returned.

Section 4 - Declaration

Please read the following declaration very carefully and sign where indicated to confirm that you have read and understood it. If you do not sign and date this declaration then your application will be rejected.

By signing this form, I certify that I fully understand the criteria for registering a vehicle affected by the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) with Transport for London (TfL) as set out in the guidance notes. The details given on this form are to the best of my knowledge true and correct and I understand that filing a false declaration knowingly and wilfully is a criminal offence for which I may be prosecuted.

In accordance with the requirements of the LEZ Scheme Order I undertake to notify TfL of any change in circumstances that may affect the validity of the vehicle to travel in the LEZ without paying the daily charge.

By signing this form, I confirm that I am aware of the data protection information provided in the guidance notes to this form. Where TfL requires verification from a third party (relevant third parties are listed in the guidance notes), I request that the appropriate third party provide TfL with the information required to verify that the information I have supplied on this form is correct. I understand that TfL needs to identify possible fraudulent statements of emissions standards and use of the discount. I accept that this may include on-street checks and the analysis of the movements of randomly selected vehicles in the LEZ. I agree that if I have applied for a discount or exemption to which the vehicle is not entitled, TfL may disclose relevant details to Law Enforcement agencies. I understand that TfL may share data provided in the form with other Local Authorities and the Police for the prevention and detection of crimes and the protection of public funds.

I understand that the vehicle details included in this application will not be updated on TfL’s register until I have received written confirmation from TfL of the outcome of this application. If the vehicle travels within the LEZ before the vehicle registration is approved, and the daily charge is not paid, I understand that the registered keeper may be liable to pay a Penalty Charge.

I understand and accept that Authorised Officers working on behalf of TfL may ask to inspect the vehicle before or after issue of a compliant or discount status or exemption to confirm I have given correct information. If this consent is not given, TfL may not issue the vehicle with a compliant or discount status or exemption or the compliant or discount status or exemption may be withdrawn.

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Marketing Notice

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By clicking the submit button, a PDF version will be produced in English, which should be printed, signed and forwarded to Low Emission Zone, PO Box 4544, Coventry, CV6 9DW, United Kingdom. Please do not forget to enclose copies of the relevant supporting documentation.