European Lorry Drivers Challenge ‘Unfair’ ULEZ Fines In High Court

Penalties of up to £6.5 million were issued unlawfully in Euros, lawyers claim, in a case which could open the floodgates to further action against TfL scheme.

A detail view of signage indicating the new boundary of the LEZ and ULEZ expansion on August 29, 2023 in London on Aug. 29, 2023. Leon Neal/Getty Images

Lawyers acting for Dutch lorry drivers have launched high court action against Transport for London (TfL) over ultra low emissions zone (ULEZ) fines for driving non-compliant vehicles in the capital.

Penalties of up to £6.5 million were issued unlawfully in Euros instead of pounds, according to lawyers who filed the first legal challenge against TfL and its debt collection agency, Euro Parking Collection (EPC).