Historic & Modern classics to be banned

[Jock67]

Hi,
Just been reading an article on "classic world" about historic and modern classic cars being banned in certain parts of East London from July due to new low emission neighbourhoods. I wonder how long it will take to reach other cities and towns and will affect our Zeds as they get older.

http://classicsworld.co.uk

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

The first step on a rocky road?????

 

[t-tony]

Hi,
Just been reading an article on "classic world" about historic and modern classic cars being banned in certain parts of East London from July due to new low emission neighbourhoods. I wonder how long it will take to reach other cities and towns and will affect our Zeds as they get older.

http://classicsworld.co.uk

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This could just be the thin end of the wedge Jock.

Tony.

 

[Jock67]

Thankfully I don't live near a city but when it does come it will affect a few people

 

[Paul Rice]

Who wants to drive their Zed in a city when we have such fantastic countryside and coastal routes to enjoy

 

[Jock67]

Very true...I enjoy mine driving the coastal and forest routes but for how longer before someone decides to tax us more or impose a levy. I know it wont happen overnight but there will be a day it will come

 

[hard top]

All ready in play for delivery trucks in Amsterdam, they have to be electric.
The drivers hate them, problems with getting up elevations etc.

 

[Grumps]

Who wants to drive their Zed in a city when we have such fantastic countryside and coastal routes to enjoy

I totally agree Paul but what if you own such a car and live in London?

 

[hard top]

and live in London?

Then you obviously have a problem my friend ....

 

[smiffy]

If only that was the East Ends only problem.

 

[Stevo7682]

Wait till 20 years time when all the cars we drive are super clean .
Even starting a zed 3 in a public place will be an offence

 

[t-tony]

If Corbyn gets in even talking about Zs will be a capital offence.

Tony.

 

[Pingu]

Last chance to do a Thames Bridges 'n' Tunnels Run. Anybody up for it?

The OP is not strictly true. http://www.classicandsportscar.com/...s/classic-cars-win-exemption-from-london-ulez

Historic cars will be exempt. There is no definition of "classic". The Z3 is not "historic" as it was built less than 40 years ago.

As I skim read it, no cars will be banned, but they will be charge £12.50 365/24/7, AND £11.50 for the Congestion Zone (0700-1800 Mon - Fri).

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

I don't drive in London anyway, the place is horrible, so for me at least it's not going to be a hardship.

 

[pgunter]

Why does nothing surprise me. I was in London today for work.. the crap from the buses and taxi's was horrid but worse still were the lycra eco warriors going through red lights when the people with legs are using the crossings.. Two very close calls.. If I had been closer my arm might have just lifted..

Also why does more stealth taxes spring to mind. If you can afford another car you should pay more to enjoy it.. blah blah blah...

 

[bessieblue]

I think we need a new political party The car drivers party . or perhaps a on line petition

 

[t-tony]

I think we need a new political party The car drivers party . or perhaps a on line petition

Where's Clarkson when you need him, not very often I know, but he'll need a new job now they've canned the Grand Tour.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

but he'll need a new job now they've canned the Grand Tour.

He has already got one.

 

[t-tony]

Yes, but only for 1 week.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

If Corbyn gets in even talking about Zs will be a capital offence.

Tony.

Unless it's the less well known Zedski