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If you’re a blue badge holder and your vehicle isn’t ULEZ compliant you can get an exemption for it.0
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JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
'You’d never say that to someone down the pub in a conversation about ULEZ.' - If I'm in the pub with friends then the last thing I'm wanting to talk about is the ULEZ scheme. If it did crop up then I'd have no issue saying that to someone who supported ULEZ and who had used the effects of pollution on their 'children and grandchildren' in their arguments for ULEZ expansion.
For what it's worth, I've taken huge steps to cut down on my carbon footprint, to the detriment of my previous every day life. I haven't needed to be legislated to force me to do things I know I could, and should, cut back on. If only others had the wherewithal to do the same...Debate is good, but it’s when genuine hyperbole kicks in (‘supporters of ULEZ are happy for people to be able to pay to kill peoples children and grandchildren’) that makes it less worthwhile perhaps.
I find it very difficult to debate fairly with those that aren't willing to change their own habits without legislation forcing them to do so...primarily because they don't care enough to do it off of their own back, yet will preach to others about how they should change their habits and care more.
Maybe it's just me, I don't know.9 -
Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
'You’d never say that to someone down the pub in a conversation about ULEZ.' - If I'm in the pub with friends then the last thing I'm wanting to talk about is the ULEZ scheme. If it did crop up then I'd have no issue saying that to someone who supported ULEZ and who had used the effects of pollution on their 'children and grandchildren' in their arguments for ULEZ expansion.
For what it's worth, I've taken huge steps to cut down on my carbon footprint, to the detriment of my previous every day life. I haven't needed to be legislated to force me to do things I know I could, and should, cut back on. If only others had the wherewithal to do the same...Debate is good, but it’s when genuine hyperbole kicks in (‘supporters of ULEZ are happy for people to be able to pay to kill peoples children and grandchildren’) that makes it less worthwhile perhaps.
I find it very difficult to debate fairly with those that aren't willing to change their own habits without legislation forcing them to do so...primarily because they don't care enough to do it off of their own back, yet will preach to others about how they should change their habits and care more.
Maybe it's just me, I don't know.1 -
O-Randy-Hunt said:What's so scary about telling a ulez supporter in real life that you can pay £12.50 to kill someone's children. Genuinely can't see it.You can’t ‘ban cars’, not without using draconian measures like manned roadblocks etc.
Calling people who support ULEZ ‘child killers’ is just silly, especially when many saying it would be against ULEZ, so basically happy to see the current levels of pollution maintained.2 -
Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
'You’d never say that to someone down the pub in a conversation about ULEZ.' - If I'm in the pub with friends then the last thing I'm wanting to talk about is the ULEZ scheme. If it did crop up then I'd have no issue saying that to someone who supported ULEZ and who had used the effects of pollution on their 'children and grandchildren' in their arguments for ULEZ expansion.
For what it's worth, I've taken huge steps to cut down on my carbon footprint, to the detriment of my previous every day life. I haven't needed to be legislated to force me to do things I know I could, and should, cut back on. If only others had the wherewithal to do the same...Debate is good, but it’s when genuine hyperbole kicks in (‘supporters of ULEZ are happy for people to be able to pay to kill peoples children and grandchildren’) that makes it less worthwhile perhaps.
I find it very difficult to debate fairly with those that aren't willing to change their own habits without legislation forcing them to do so...primarily because they don't care enough to do it off of their own back, yet will preach to others about how they should change their habits and care more.
Maybe it's just me, I don't know.4 -
Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
'You’d never say that to someone down the pub in a conversation about ULEZ.' - If I'm in the pub with friends then the last thing I'm wanting to talk about is the ULEZ scheme. If it did crop up then I'd have no issue saying that to someone who supported ULEZ and who had used the effects of pollution on their 'children and grandchildren' in their arguments for ULEZ expansion.
For what it's worth, I've taken huge steps to cut down on my carbon footprint, to the detriment of my previous every day life. I haven't needed to be legislated to force me to do things I know I could, and should, cut back on. If only others had the wherewithal to do the same...Debate is good, but it’s when genuine hyperbole kicks in (‘supporters of ULEZ are happy for people to be able to pay to kill peoples children and grandchildren’) that makes it less worthwhile perhaps.
I find it very difficult to debate fairly with those that aren't willing to change their own habits without legislation forcing them to do so...primarily because they don't care enough to do it off of their own back, yet will preach to others about how they should change their habits and care more.
Maybe it's just me, I don't know.
I know you’re calling me out as someone who isn’t willing to change my own habits and ‘doesn’t care enough’, but I actually changed my habits some time ago, I just didn’t want to be seen as a virtue signaller soft target tosser lol.So here the virtual signalling bit (cos you said I don’t care) - I do have a car, (I changed from diesel to petrol after it was revealed that they actually aren’t less polluting) but I cycle or walk whenever I can. When my knee was dodgy I took public transport. I haven’t driven ‘into town’ for donkey’s years. I grow my own fruit and veg, I always use a bag for life when shopping, or use my bike panniers, I recycle tons, and I’ve improved the insulation in my house. No idea if any of this makes any difference, but might as well try. I’m not telling anyone to change their habits, but I am supporting the idea that governments are right to bring in schemes like ULEZ and the congestion charge.
Sadly, the fight against climate change won’t be won through the voluntary actions of individuals, but by governments. I do a tiny bit, that’s all, less than you by the sounds of it. I was originally pointing out that I take about six flights a year, and I know it would be better if I took fewer. I suspect that a big majority are like me, and encouraging people to fly less through education might well be worthy, but it’s a bit like trying to change the direction of an oil tanker by blowing on it. It just won’t be enough.
But next time I go to to the Netherlands I’ll take the Eurostar, as someone on here suggested. Cheers for that. 👍0 -
cantersaddick said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
'You’d never say that to someone down the pub in a conversation about ULEZ.' - If I'm in the pub with friends then the last thing I'm wanting to talk about is the ULEZ scheme. If it did crop up then I'd have no issue saying that to someone who supported ULEZ and who had used the effects of pollution on their 'children and grandchildren' in their arguments for ULEZ expansion.
For what it's worth, I've taken huge steps to cut down on my carbon footprint, to the detriment of my previous every day life. I haven't needed to be legislated to force me to do things I know I could, and should, cut back on. If only others had the wherewithal to do the same...Debate is good, but it’s when genuine hyperbole kicks in (‘supporters of ULEZ are happy for people to be able to pay to kill peoples children and grandchildren’) that makes it less worthwhile perhaps.
I find it very difficult to debate fairly with those that aren't willing to change their own habits without legislation forcing them to do so...primarily because they don't care enough to do it off of their own back, yet will preach to others about how they should change their habits and care more.
Maybe it's just me, I don't know.Canters puts it much better than I did 👍0 -
cantersaddick said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:JamesSeed said:Big_Bad_World said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
'You’d never say that to someone down the pub in a conversation about ULEZ.' - If I'm in the pub with friends then the last thing I'm wanting to talk about is the ULEZ scheme. If it did crop up then I'd have no issue saying that to someone who supported ULEZ and who had used the effects of pollution on their 'children and grandchildren' in their arguments for ULEZ expansion.
For what it's worth, I've taken huge steps to cut down on my carbon footprint, to the detriment of my previous every day life. I haven't needed to be legislated to force me to do things I know I could, and should, cut back on. If only others had the wherewithal to do the same...Debate is good, but it’s when genuine hyperbole kicks in (‘supporters of ULEZ are happy for people to be able to pay to kill peoples children and grandchildren’) that makes it less worthwhile perhaps.
I find it very difficult to debate fairly with those that aren't willing to change their own habits without legislation forcing them to do so...primarily because they don't care enough to do it off of their own back, yet will preach to others about how they should change their habits and care more.
Maybe it's just me, I don't know.
My nagging doubt is that the 9/10 pre ULEZ claim was genuine but wont much change and we have spent large sums on the scheme to stay where we already were /are.0 -
I think this was on the 4the September. London has been one of the most polluted cities anywhere during the recent hot spell. The reading today is 33 where I am, as it’s much more breezy.0
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Perhaps he could introduce a similar charge on bringing knifes into London.
That too, could potentially save lives.6 - Sponsored links:
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Rothko said:O-Randy-Hunt said:Dansk_Red said:Glasgow scheme offers temporary exemptions (12 months) for non compliant cars owned by people living within the zone. Non compliant vehicles are charged £60.00 for the first offence, then £120 for second offence then £240 etc. I think the exemption scheme seems fairer then the London Scheme.0
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When Boris Johnson instigated the ULEZ scheme, and the Tories instructed Sadiq Khan to implement it, they assumed cameras would assist in recording transgressors.
They didn’t have a similar camera scheme to detect those carrying knives.0 -
What's also frustrating is that the 'do-nothing' approach would probably be just as effective as ULEZ. Old cars are slowly removed from the road all the time as people upgrade them.
But no the Mayor has to go after the poors.3 -
seth plum said:When Boris Johnson instigated the ULEZ scheme, and the Tories instructed Sadiq Khan to implement it, they assumed cameras would assist in recording transgressors.
They didn’t have a similar camera scheme to detect those carrying knives.0 -
Lordflashheart said:kentaddick said:Lordflashheart said:ForeverAddickted said:kentaddick said:Lordflashheart said:seth plum said:If ULEZ is a cash grab, at what point does it cross the boundary of some £160 to £170 million that it is costing to set up and start to make a profit?
I assume ULEZ is a step towards making the air cleaner for everybody.
It’s utter nonsense
If you think it's a cash grab, then get a compliant vehicle and avoid the cash grab. Simple.
I'd also have less issue if the London ULEZ straight up banned my car, because then I'd agree that they're trying to tackle pollution properly, instead of cashing in on it.
Am sure if it isn't a cash grab, we wont see the rules changed in the future either.
Satire is dead.
c) The only time my Land Rover ever goes into London is to go barely 200 yards across the border to walk my dogs at Hall Place0 -
cafcnick1992 said:What's also frustrating is that the 'do-nothing' approach would probably be just as effective as ULEZ. Old cars are slowly removed from the road all the time as people upgrade them.
But no the Mayor has to go after the poors.0 -
The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.5
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Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.
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kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.4
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kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.
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Despite living in Hillingdon, I am currently just outside the Ulez zone, the cynic in me thinks it’s because the main road nearby is access to a large HS2 site.1
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O-Randy-Hunt said:kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.2
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Rothko said:O-Randy-Hunt said:kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.0
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O-Randy-Hunt said:Rothko said:O-Randy-Hunt said:kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.1
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O-Randy-Hunt said:Rothko said:O-Randy-Hunt said:kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.
must have been some mix-up in the Mr Potato-head parts packing box that day5 -
kentaddick said:O-Randy-Hunt said:Rothko said:O-Randy-Hunt said:kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.
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letthegoodtimesroll said:O-Randy-Hunt said:Rothko said:O-Randy-Hunt said:kentaddick said:Rothko said:The anti-ULEZers, have no concern for the poorest Londoners, who are affected by air pollution and have the worst health outcomes.
must have been some mix-up in the Mr Potato-head parts packing box that day0 -
So the anti ulez crowd have moved on from any debate about the policy and instead are sniggering about death threats to an elected representative.3