Blue Badge London Congestion Charge Exemption - Get Your FREE Discount
Blue Badge holders can drive in the London Congestion Charge zone completely FREE. Here's how to register your discount with Transport for London.
If you hold a valid Blue Badge, you are entitled to a 100% discount on the London Congestion Charge. This applies to any Blue Badge holder in the European Union travelling within the congestion charging zone.
The discount covers up to two vehicles that you regularly use to travel within the charging zone. This could be your own vehicle, or one you travel in as a passenger.
Until Transport for London (TFL) confirms your application has been successful, you must pay the standard congestion charge for journeys within the zone. Registration is not automatic.
How to Register for Your Blue Badge Congestion Charge Discount
Before TFL can process your application for the Blue Badge discount, you will need to set up a London Road User Charging account and provide certain documents to prove you're entitled to the discount.
Step 1: Set Up Your Account
You will need to create a London Road User Charging (LRUC) account in the Blue Badge holder's name. This account will be used to manage your congestion charge discount and vehicle registrations.
Find out more and register for your discount on the TFL website.
Step 2: Gather Your Documents
Documents You Need to Provide
You need to provide TFL with a copy of both sides of your Blue Badge plus proof of identity. Acceptable identity documents include:
- Passport
- Driver's licence
- Pension book or entitlement letter (less than 7 months old)
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Current bank or credit card statement (no more than 3 months old)
As part of your online application, you can upload images of these documents, or you can send copies by post or email to TFL.
Step 3: Register Your Vehicles
You can register up to two vehicles on your account. These should be vehicles you regularly use to travel within the congestion charging zone, whether you drive them yourself or travel as a passenger.
Cost of Registration
There is a one-off fee of £10 to register your vehicles for the Blue Badge congestion charge discount.
Your discount will need to be renewed in line with your Blue Badge expiry date. As long as you renew within 90 days after the expiry date, you will not need to make a further payment.
Set a reminder to renew your congestion charge discount when you renew your Blue Badge. Renewing within 90 days of expiry means no additional fee.
Applying on Behalf of Someone Else
If you are completing the Blue Badge discount application on behalf of a Blue Badge holder or on behalf of an institution, you can still complete the application online.
How to Apply for Someone Else
You will be asked to set up a London Road User Charging (LRUC) account in the Blue Badge holder's name and complete a 'Declaration of Authority' form to describe your relationship to the Blue Badge holder.
In the case of an institution, you should create the LRUC account in the name and address of the principal officer of the institution.
At the end of the application, you will be able to add yourself as an authorised user. This will allow you to sign in to the secure online account and manage it. You can then add up to four more authorised users.
Contact TFL for Support
Discount Registration or Payment Enquiries
Phone: 0343 222 2222
International: +44 20 7649 9122
Textphone: 020 7649 9123 (if you have impaired hearing)
Postal Address:
Congestion Charge
PO Box 4780
Worthing
BN11 9PQ
Key Points to Remember
- 100% discount on London Congestion Charge for Blue Badge holders
- Register up to 2 vehicles on your account
- £10 one-off fee to register (no further fee if renewed within 90 days of badge expiry)
- You must register before travelling in the congestion zone
- Provide copies of both sides of your Blue Badge plus proof of identity
- Discount valid for Blue Badge holders across the European Union
- Can be applied for on behalf of someone else using a Declaration of Authority
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