Welcome to the London Lorry Control Scheme

We provide information for truck drivers, hauliers, logistics and transport managers.

 

The Lorry Control Scheme takes the form of controls on the movement of any heavy goods vehicles over 18 tonnes maximum gross weight at night and at weekends.

The restrictions are in place on the use of heavy goods vehicles to help minimise noise pollution in residential areas during unsocial hours through restricted use of these roads.

Online applications for the London Lorry Control Scheme

London Councils has now launched an online application form for Lorry Control. This makes it even easier to apply for and update permissions for your fleet. To get started, click on ‘join the scheme’ on the right. For those hauliers who need to apply for permission solely during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, there is a special temporary permit available for you. Simply complete the form and tick the relevant box on the ‘frequency’ page. Opens in a new window

We have produced a series of factsheets explaining how the scheme works Opens in a new window, how we will be enforcing the scheme during the Games Opens in a new window, and a guide to routing during the Games Opens in a new window. You can also see details of the temporary variations to the scheme arising from Games-time traffic diversions.

Times of restrictions and charges
Monday to Friday: 9pm - 7am (including 9pm Friday night to 7am Saturday morning).
Saturday: 1pm - 7am Monday morning.

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The London Lorry Guide

The London Lorry Guide is the essential guide for any truck driver operating in London. The London Lorry Guide has been published on behalf of London Councils to help the haulage industry navigate around the London Lorry Control Scheme. Buy your copy... Opens in a new window

£9.99

The Excluded Route Network map

Download a printable version of the London Lorry Control Scheme map which shows the excluded roads and boundaries of the scheme. Opens in a new window