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Can navigation apps warn you of low emissions zones?
I use Google Maps, Waze and TomTom nav systems regularly. I also travel to Glasgow quite often (and London less so) and this city has recently installed an LEZ area within the city centre and will impose heavy fines for uncompliant cars.
I've been unable to verify whether using the "avoid toll roads" feature will avoid these LEZ areas. Can you tell me if these common satnavs are able to do so please?
I've been unable to verify whether using the "avoid toll roads" feature will avoid these LEZ areas. Can you tell me if these common satnavs are able to do so please?
Asked on 28 June 2023 by gallic
Answered by
David Ross
Google Maps started warning drivers if their route will pass through a low emission zone in the summer of 2021, Waze also has this functionality but you may need to enable it in the app settings under the 'Toll & HOV passes' option.
As for TomTom, this will depend on the system you have in your car and how up to date the mapping is, so we would suggest checking your system via the TomTom website.
As for TomTom, this will depend on the system you have in your car and how up to date the mapping is, so we would suggest checking your system via the TomTom website.
Will you have to pay the low emissions charge?
Use our ULEZ checker to find out if your vehicle is subject to ULEZ charges. Simply enter your number plate into the Honest John ULEZ checker to see if you will have to pay to enter the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.
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