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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Drivers warned they face bankruptcy if they evade Ulez fines

Drivers have been handed nearly £415 million in fines for non-payment of Ulez fees since the scheme expanded (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Archive)

Drivers who consistently refuse to pay Ultra-low Emission Zone (Ulez) fines could face bankruptcy, Transport for London (TfL) has warned. The transport authority is intensifying its crackdown on a "specific group of drivers" accumulating substantial Ulez debts.

A significant 94 per cent of all Ulez debt is attributed to individuals with at least four outstanding penalty charge notices (PCNs). TfL stated it "continues to ramp up its efforts to deliver stronger enforcement," which in "extreme cases" could result in "bankruptcy proceedings" for those who fail to settle their payments.

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