William Eichler 26 July 2023

Hertfordshire CC refuses to allow ULEZ signs

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Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) signs and enforcement cameras will not be permitted in Hertfordshire, the county council leader has told London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Hertfordshire CC leader Richard Roberts has written to Mayor Khan informing him that the ULEZ would only add to the financial worries of the county’s residents.

From August 29, drivers in outer London will pay a £12.50 daily fee if their vehicles do not meet emissions standards.

Cllr Roberts warned that families and businesses were already experiencing the ‘tightest squeeze on their finances in over a generation’.

He said the council would not allow ULEZ signage or enforcement cameras to be located within the boundary of the county.

He also urged the Mayor to extend the scrappage scheme to include counties surrounding Greater London

‘The simple fact of the matter is that at this time many people with non-compliant vehicles, often the lowest paid in society cannot afford to upgrade their cars, are not eligible for the scrappage scheme and have no viable public transport alternatives,’ Cllr Roberts wrote.

He added: ‘I would personally ask that you pause the expansion of the zone and look to redraw the zone boundary to align with outer London public transport hubs, providing those who cannot upgrade their vehicle with public transport options before having to absorb the proposed £12.50 per day cost of the expanded zone.’

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