Older vans, minibuses & motor caravans are forced out of London under the new TFL low emissions regulations
The new Low Emission Zone requirements came into effect on 3 January, making London a no-go area for vans, minibuses and motor caravans older than a Y plate.
The Freight Transport Association is advising operators using vehicles over ten years old to avoid driving into London or they could end up having to pay a daily charge of £100 or a fine of £500.
The heavy fines will have to be paid if older vans etc do not comply with Euro 3 standard emission laws. To comply, businesses can get a particulate filter fitted, but exorbitant costs may force some small businesses to reconsider their transport methods.
A full filter can cost anywhere between £1800 to £3500 to buy for most vans and a further £200 and over to fit it the vehicle.
The filter will then need to be serviced each year, which could cost up to £200.
Transport for London gives operators a couple of choices, from buying a newer van or fleet, to converting vehicles to gas. Although, this will be of little relief and a number of businesses will enter 2012 worrying how to afford the new addition to their overheads.
To find out more about the Low Emission Zone, visit the TfL website.
The heavy fines will have to be paid if older vans etc do not comply with Euro 3 standard emission laws. To comply, businesses can get a particulate filter fitted, but exorbitant costs may force some small businesses to reconsider their transport methods.
A full filter can cost anywhere between £1800 to £3500 to buy for most vans and a further £200 and over to fit it the vehicle.
The filter will then need to be serviced each year, which could cost up to £200.
Transport for London gives operators a couple of choices, from buying a newer van or fleet, to converting vehicles to gas. Although, this will be of little relief and a number of businesses will enter 2012 worrying how to afford the new addition to their overheads.
To find out more about the Low Emission Zone, visit the TfL website.
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