Is my lorry allowed in London?

There are roads in London which are accessible to HGVs at any time without permission. These are called the ‘Excluded Road Network’ (ERN). Certain other roads are known as ‘restricted routes’, and during ‘restricted hours’ (evenings and weekends) lorry drivers need permission from London Councils to use them.

What time can lorries go into London?

Monday – Friday: 9pm – 7am (including 9pm Friday night to 7am Saturday morning) Saturday: 1pm – 7am Monday morning. Normal restrictions apply during public and bank holidays.

Can HGVs go over Vauxhall Bridge?

L ondon Bridge was today reopening after six months of repairs – but cars, minicabs, vans and lorries are banned from crossing it during the day. Only buses, black taxis, motorbikes and cyclists will be able to cross the bridge between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday – with motorists who break the rules being fined £130.

Can lorries go over Putney Bridge?

From Monday vans, lorries and HGVs will be banned from making daytime deliveries to shops and businesses in Putney High Street as part of an initiative to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

Do I need to pay the London emission charge?

Unless your vehicle is exempt, you’ll need to pay a daily charge to bring it into Greater London. Pay the charge on the TfL website.

How do I know if I have to pay Congestion Charge London?

The Congestion Charge is based on number plate recognition: Cameras read your vehicle number plate as you enter, drive around and leave the zone. Once your number plate has been matched to the database, a check will run to see if you’ve paid.

How much is the London Lorry Ban fine?

The haulier and driver no longer face prosecution, but do receive Penalty Charge Notices (PCN). With the Operator having to pay £550 and the driver PCN £130. Just like our parking tickets a prompt payment reduction of 50% is offered if paid within 14 days and you can make an appeal.

What does safer HGV Zone mean?

It ensures that only lorries with basic safety equipment fitted will be allowed on London’s roads. Under London’s scheme, most vehicles that are currently exempt from national legislation for basic safety equipment will have to be retrofitted.

Why is Vauxhall Bridge closing?

Vauxhall Bridge was closed to cars and lorries in August for a 17-week repair programme. The current Vauxhall Bridge, which dates from 1906, was the first Thames river crossing to carry tram tracks – initially horse-drawn but soon converted to electric operation.

Why are London bridges closed?

Elsewhere along the Thames, the Vauxhall and London bridges have had to close for repairs, the bascules of Tower Bridge recently jammed, and climate change and increasing traffic will put other ageing structures under pressure.

What is the weight limit on London bridge?

7.5 tons
The bridge is too narrow for modern traffic and is now subject to a weight limit of 7.5 tons.

How much do you have to pay to drive in London?

The Congestion Charge applies between 7am and 10pm, seven days a week, except Christmas Day. The Congestion Charge costs £15 if you pay in advance or on the same day. Drivers now also have up to three days after the day of travel to pay the daily charge at a higher rate of £17.50.

Is there a lorry control scheme in London?

An interactive London Lorry Control Scheme map which shows the excluded roads and boundaries of the scheme Whats new?

How big can a lorry be in London?

What is the London Lorry Control scheme? ‍. The scheme, nicknamed the ‘Lorry Ban’, controls where HGV’s over 18 tonnes can drive at night and weekends in London.

Where can I find the lorry routes in London?

Actual map larger and clearer. Download/open: London Lorry Routes (PDF)- (large file, may be slow to load). If it opens in your browser, use ‘File’ > ‘Save As..’ to save to your computer. Lorry Routes

Are there any roads controlled by London Councils?

Not all roads in London are controlled by the scheme, there is a core network of routes, usually trunk roads and similar, along which HGVs can travel at any time without needing permission to do so. These roads are known as the ERN.