Payment
of the daily charge of £8 allows you to enter,
drive around and leave the charging zone as many times
as you wish in one day.
The congestion charge apply
from 7.OOam to 6.3Opm, Monday to Friday. Evenings.
weekends and public holidays are free.
When
to pay?
You can pay
the £8 charge in advance or after travelling
within the charging zone, so long as you pay till 10.00pm
on the day of travel (£10.00 between 10.00 pm and
midnight).
Where
to pay?
- retail outlets
and patrol stations - newsagents, convenience stores, patrol
stations where you see
the congestion charging sign or the PayPoint
logo.
- self service
machines - in many major car parks within the charging zone.
- online - follow the links at www.cclondon.com
- phone - call on 0845 900 1234
- mobile phone text message - register for the text message
payment method either online at www.cclondon.com
or by phone on 0845 900 1234
- post - the 'Paying the congestion charge' form can be
obtained by writing to
Congestion Charging, PO Box 2985, Coventry CV7 8ZR
or by calling 0845 900 1234.
What happens
if you fail to pay?
An £80 Penalty
Charge Notice (PCN) will be sent to the registered keeper
of vehicle, this will be reduced to £40 if paid within
14 days.
After 28 days: the penalty increases to £120.
After three or more outstanding congestion charging PCNs:
the vehicle may be damped or removed. It wilt be released
on payment of all outstanding charges and related costs.
