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Pay the Dart Charge and London driving charges

The Dartford Crossing charge, London's Congestion Charge and ULEZ are paid separately and you can get a fine if you pay late. Pay only through GOV.UK or TfL.

Applies to: England

Go to the official website: gov.uk

Official links

Step by step

  1. Dartford Crossing: pay by midnight the day after you cross. You can make a one off payment or open a pay as you go or pre-pay account.
  2. London Congestion Charge: check if your journey enters the zone during charging hours and pay the daily charge with TfL. Auto Pay pays it for you.
  3. ULEZ: check with TfL if your vehicle meets the emissions standards. If it does not, pay the daily ULEZ charge too.
  4. If you get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), pay it or challenge it through the same official service.

What you need

  • Vehicle registration number
  • A debit or credit card
  • The PCN reference number, if you are paying or challenging a fine

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting to pay the Dart Charge by midnight the day after crossing, which can lead to a fine.
  • Paying through unofficial websites that add fees. TfL warns about unofficial sellers.
  • Assuming that paying the Congestion Charge also covers ULEZ. They are separate charges.

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