ULEZ — Vehicle Sold Before Contravention

Where the keeper sold the vehicle before the contravention and notified DVLA via V5C/2, they are not liable. TfL's keeper data is taken from DVLA and lag/error is common.

Legal basis

VERA 1994; Greater London LEZ Charging Order

How to identify this in your case

Keeper has DVLA V5C/2 disposal slip dated before contravention.

Sample appeal wording

To: TfL ULEZ Team Re: PCN [PCN_NUMBER] I sold the vehicle on [DATE_SOLD], before the contravention date of [DATE]. I notified DVLA — V5C/2 reference [REF] enclosed. I am not the keeper at the date of event. Please redirect to DVLA's current registered keeper. Yours faithfully, [Former Keeper Name] Enclosed: V5C/2 slip

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

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Sources

VERA 1994
Greater London LEZ Charging Order