V90 inside london's ULEZ

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by derek vivian

Can anyone explain just how a vehicle is recorded as entering ULEZ area? Surely there are not cameras at every turn off from the North and South Circulars! And if TFL is using ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras where does the mobile signal go to report an 'intruder'? and how does it differentiate between those that can go through ULEZ and those that can't? This leaves me somewhat thinking it is really just a move by TFL to rely on drivers obeying their demand. If there are no ULEZ signs at the entrance to all those turnings off the N&S Circular roads the rule cannot be enforced surely?

They do use ANPR, i don't know where the signal goes from the camera but presumably to a central computer that records your reg number and waits for you to pay the charge. If you don't pay within the proscribed time, it automatically issues you with a fine for not paying. I think you'll find there are plenty of signs but it's been so well publicised i'd be surprised if anybody didn't know about it.
Also i might be wrong on this but i was under the impression the north and south circs were included in the ULEZ and there are plenty of cameras on those!

I know some years back now, i went on the North Circ for a couple of miles, didn't think i'd been in the Congestion Zone so didn't bother paying the fee and got a letter through the post "inviting" me to pay it with a 50% surcharge for not paying it in the first place. That's why i think the N & S Circs are part of the ULEZ.