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Vehicle Incorrectly Categorised (ULEZ/CAZ)
If your vehicle has been incorrectly categorised as non-compliant with the Ultra Low Emission Zone or Clean Air Zone, you can challenge on factual grounds.
Legal basis
Vehicle categorisation rules for ULEZ/CAZ; DVLA vehicle records.
How to identify this in your case
Check TfL ULEZ checker or relevant CAZ checker with your VRM. Compare against V5C and actual vehicle specifications.
Sample appeal wording
I challenge this charge on the basis that my vehicle [VRM] is incorrectly recorded in your system. My vehicle is a [MAKE/MODEL/YEAR] with a Euro [X] engine which meets the ULEZ/CAZ emissions standards. I enclose a copy of my V5C showing the emissions data. Please correct your records and cancel this PCN.
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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