Emissions-based parking charges in Westminster
🚗 Westminster City Council applies parking charges based on vehicle emissions. This means that the amount you pay for parking can vary depending on the type of vehicle you drive.
🌍 Why does Westminster use emissions-based pricing?
The aim of emissions-based pricing is to encourage the use of greener vehicles, helping to improve air quality and create a healthier environment for residents and visitors in central London.
⚙️ How it works
- When you pay for parking in Westminster using the JustPark app, your vehicle details are checked against the DVLA database.
- Your parking session cost is automatically adjusted based on your vehicle’s emissions category.
- 🚘 Higher-emission vehicles (e.g. older diesel cars) may pay more, while 🔋 lower-emission or electric vehicles may pay less.
ℹ️ Important notes
- 📌 The emissions charge is set by Westminster City Council, not JustPark.
- ⚡ The surcharge applies automatically when paying through the app – you do not need to take any extra steps.
- 📅 Charges may change from time to time. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please check Westminster City Council’s website.
👉 View Westminster City Council parking fees and charges
❓ What if my vehicle details are wrong?
If your parking charge looks incorrect, it may be because the DVLA record for your vehicle is out of date (for example, after a recent change to fuel type or emissions category). Unfortunately, JustPark cannot update DVLA data directly.
If you believe your charge is wrong, please:
- 🔎 Check your vehicle details on the DVLA website.
- 📞 Contact the DVLA to correct any errors.
- 💬 If the details are correct but the charge still seems wrong, get in touch with our support team and we’ll be happy to look into it.
- Get a refund for your booking by selecting Westminster Council Parking [HERE]