ULEZ — Historic Vehicle Tax Class (40+ Years)

Vehicles in the DVLA 'historic' tax class (40+ years on a rolling basis) are exempt from ULEZ as well as VED. PCNs issued to such vehicles are errors.

Legal basis

Greater London LEZ Charging Order — Historic Vehicle exemption; VERA 1994

How to identify this in your case

Vehicle is 40+ years old at PCN date and in DVLA 'historic' tax class.

Sample appeal wording

To: TfL ULEZ Team Re: ULEZ PCN [PCN_NUMBER] This vehicle is 40+ years old and in the DVLA 'historic' tax class (V5C enclosed). Under the Greater London LEZ Charging Order, historic vehicles are exempt. Please cancel. Yours faithfully, [Keeper Name]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

Greater London LEZ Charging Order — Historic Vehicle exemption