With the new London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) requirements coming into force today (3 January), the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging operators with Y-registration (and some 51-plate) vans to keep out of the capital to avoid fines.
The latest regulations mean that HGVs, as well as buses and coaches, must meet a minimum Euro-4 standard for particulate matter emissions to avoid a fine of £1,000, or a daily charge of £200. Vans will need to meet Euro-3 standards to avoid a fine of £500, or face a £100 daily fee to operate in London.
FTA head of policy for London, Natalie Chapman, says: “Our research has shown that fortunately, most large HGV fleet operators will be fully compliant with, or prepared for, the move from Euro-3 to Euro-4 standard engines. However, for those operating vans over 10 years old, the LEZ will be an entirely new consideration; this is where our immediate concern lies.”
Van operators that are unsure whether their vehicles are LEZ-compliant can enter their vehicle registration mark on the TfL website
TfL said last month it would not penalise operators who drive non-compliant trucks into the London LEZ after the change, as long as they can prove they have already ordered retrofit systems for their vehicles.
Year: 2012 | Body Type: Beavertail | Cab Type: Day | Registration: FD12YDA | Mileage: 248,000 km | Power: 306 bhp
Year: 2022 | Body Type: Temperature controlled | Cab Type: Day | Category: Rigids | Make: DAF
