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London ULEZ fines drop 13.9% to 1.68 million

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London ULEZ fines drop 13.9% to 1.68 million

London drivers received 1,683,552 ULEZ penalty charge notices between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This figure represents a 13.9% decrease compared to the previous financial year, with May 2025 seeing the highest number of notices issued.

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