London Traffic Guides: Roads, Tunnels & Charges

Driving in London comes with its own rulebook, and most of it isn't written down anywhere obvious — you just have to learn it, usually the hard way, after a wrong turn into a bus lane or an unexpected ULEZ charge. These guides exist to shortcut that process. We've put together practical, plain-English write-ups covering the charges you'll actually run into (ULEZ, congestion charge, LEZ), the tunnels and river crossings that trip people up, road-specific guides for London's busiest routes, and honest advice on kit like dash cams and sat navs that actually help. A good dash cam, for instance, can make all the difference if you're ever involved in an accident and need clear footage to back up your account — it's one of the most common questions we get asked. We also cover what to do if you hit a road disruption mid-journey, from diversion routes to how TfL reports incidents in real time. Nothing here is sponsored fluff — it's written by people who actually drive these roads and update it whenever the rules change.