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TfL Targets Persistent Ulez Evaders as £790m in Fines Remains Unpaid

Escalated court action with government data-sharing will drive a tougher pursuit of debts.

Overview

  • TfL says a small minority with four or more penalty notices accounts for 94% of the outstanding sum.
  • About £16.5m was recovered in the first half of 2025 through stepped-up enforcement activity.
  • Enforcement teams seized 530 vehicles and sold 350 at auction, raising £285,000.
  • Cases are being moved to county courts, with the toughest instances risking bankruptcy or property forfeiture.
  • The Department for Transport and DVLA are sharing data to help track offenders, while compliance tops 97% and some wrongful charges linked to tampering have been rescinded.