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Quick answers and updates on UK road charges.
Short posts on the questions that come up between the rules: news when a scheme changes, and quick answers such as whether Heathrow is in the ULEZ or which cities have Clean Air Zones. For the full rules on a scheme, start with its own page — the ULEZ, the Congestion Charge, Clean Air Zones or toll crossings — or the step-by-step guides on paying late and challenging a penalty.
Is Heathrow in the ULEZ?
Yes — Heathrow Airport is inside the London ULEZ. Which terminals, whether dropping off or parking counts, how much it costs, and how to avoid a penalty.
Congestion ChargeDo electric cars pay the Congestion Charge in 2026?
Electric cars now pay the London Congestion Charge. How the 25% EV discount works from January 2026, why you need Auto Pay, and what EV drivers pay.
Clean Air ZonesWhich UK cities have Clean Air Zones in 2026?
The full 2026 list of UK Clean Air Zones, Low Emission Zones and the ULEZ — plus cities like Manchester, Leeds and Cardiff that don’t charge drivers.
OxfordOxford’s congestion charge has ended: what replaced it?
Oxford’s £5 temporary congestion charge ended on 27 September 2026 and traffic filters replaced it. Here’s why you can’t pay it and what to do now.
The EveryDrive app · iPhone
Never miss a charge deadline again
EveryDrive notices when you drive into a charging zone or through a toll crossing, even with the app closed, tells you whether your vehicle is charged, and reminds you before the payment deadline.
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Zone entry detected
AB12 CDE just entered Bristol Clean Air Zone — a charge may apply.
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Unpaid Clean Air Zone charge
AB12 CDE at Bristol Clean Air Zone, yesterday, is still unpaid.
Free during the beta, no card needed. iPhone now; on Android, sign up and we’ll tell you when it’s ready.
It never takes payment: you pay the official operator yourself. Installs through Apple’s TestFlight app.