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Central London Congestion Charging, England, United Kingdom



The congestion charging scheme has reduced traffic in central London by 20%.


  • In 2008 TfL introduced the new low emission zone for lorries entering London.

  • Cameras take traffic images which are sent to a central processor.

  • The congestion charging scheme has reduced traffic in central London.

  • The scheme raises around £150m a year, which is used on public transport...

  • 'Green' cars using alternative fuels are exempt from the congestion charge.

  • The western extension of the zone doubled the area covered.

  • Siemens and PIPS Technology cameras are in use.

  • ANPR cameras can operate in low light using IR technology.

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