Environmental VED Test

Environmental vehicle tax for lorries and buses
How to qualify, apply and tax in the reduced pollution class.

Reduced Pollution Certificates and Low Emissions Certificates
Details on obtaining an RPC or LEC to drive within the London Low Emission Zone.

RPCs for early compliant Euro 5 and EEV vehicles with NOx control
Details of how HGVs and PSVs fitted with a Euro 5 engine with Nitrous Oxides (NOx) sensing controlling torque limitation can now benefit from a Reduced Pollution Certificate(RPC).

LEC Checklist Adobe PDF Document
Checklist for customers applying for an LEC.

London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Links to another website.
Further information on which vehicles will be affected and when, as well as options available on meeting the London LEZ emissions standards[This information is held on an external site.]

Transport for London Links to another website.
Information for all vehicle owners and users when travelling through London. [This information is held on an external site.]

Fuel Consumption Book Database Links to another website.
This VCA database aims to inform buyers of new cars how they can reduce the impact of their vehicle on the environment and identify the vehicle excise duty. [This is an external service - you may be required to login again.]

Related Information

Legislation

Voluntary Community Transport Permits

Taxi Operator Licensing

Lorry Operator Licensing

Bus and Coach Operator Licensing

Do it Online

Check your MOT certificate Links to another website.

Apply for your tax disc online Links to another website.

Vehicle Recalls database Links to another website.

Tell DVLA your Vehicle is off the road (SORN) Links to another website.

News

15-08-08 End of the road for driving test impersonators Links to another website.
Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their actions are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.

22-08-08 Jail sentences handed to motor fraudsters Links to another website.
The Driving Standard?s Agency (DSA) can reveal further success in their efforts to deal with individuals who fraudulently sit the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates.

07-08-08 Road casualties in GB 2007 - estimates for accidents involving alcohol Links to another website.
The Department for Transport has today published provisional statistics on accidents involving drinking and driving in Great Britain in 2007.[This information is held on an external site]