Parking In London – Congestion Charge

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Price increases in public transport are now making commuters reconsider using their vehicles to get to work in London. However, the infamous Congestion Charge can be a kick in the teeth to any driver looking for parking in Central London. The Congestion Charge was originally brought in to improve traffic flow and fight pollution in the capital, as congestion in the city was getting out of control with motorists in Central London spending up to 50% of their journey time in traffic jams.

The charge is enforced only on weekdays when motorists entering the designated zones between 7am and 6pm must pay either £9 or £10 a day, depending on payment method. Any motorist who fails to pay for this parking in London before midnight the following day will receive a £120 fine. Some people and vehicles such as residents, disabled drivers, alternative fuel vehicles, public transport vehicles and licensed breakdown organisations are exempt from paying, or can get discounts. The zones are marked with roadside signs as well as a large ‘C’ painted on the road surface. The area was extended westwards towards Notting Hill and Kensington in February 2007, but the Western Extension will be removed in 2010.

To help motorists commute, 24 7 Parking provide long term parking in London, both inside and outside the Congestion Charge zone, which is affordable and secure. Whether you are looking for cheap parking in Kensington or long term parking in Kingston, 24 7 Parking can help. For more information or to book online, visit www.247parking.com and contact us today.

Extra day for Congestion Charge

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Mayor Ken Livingstone has relaxed the midnight deadline for paying the congestion charge, allowing drivers an extra day to pay the charge without incurring an excessive fine.
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Congestion charge row crosses the pond

Friday, March 31st, 2006

Having described the US Ambassador to England, Robert Tuttle as a ‘car salesman’ and a ‘chiselling little crook’, London’s Mayor is looking at ways to chase the outstanding £400,000 owed to his office for unpaid congestion charge fees.
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