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2023-08-21 11:59:35 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

It is correct that ULEZ cameras are being installed and will charge (as opposed to tax) owners of cars that don't meet the required emission standard - believed to be up to 10% of cars in Greater London. However, the fee is £12.50, not £15, and is not chargeable in €. https://media.rac.co.uk/pressreleases/drivers-of-nearly-700000-cars-in-greater-london-could-be-liable-to-pay-the-ulez-charge-when-the-zone-is-expanded-this-summer-3241731#:~:text=As%20of%20November%202022%2C%20TfL,January%202023****.

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• It is correct that ULEZ cameras are being installed and will charge (as opposed to tax) owners of cars that don't meet the required emission standard - believed to be up to 10% of cars in Greater London. However, the fee is £12.50, not £15, and is not chargeable in €. https://media.rac.co.uk/pressreleases/drivers-of-nearly-700000-cars-in-greater-london-could-be-liable-to-pay-the-ulez-charge-when-the-zone-is-expanded-this-summer-3241731#:~:text=As%20of%20November%202022%2C%20TfL,January%202023****.