There are many reasons councils and governments bring in new motoring rules, from improving safety to generating funds.
The last two decades have seen a transition to low emission legislation and the introduction of so called ‘smart’ infrastructure.
Many of these new laws have proved highly controversial, with drivers voting with their wheels against measures that in reality have made driving more difficult and, in some cases, more dangerous even.
We’ve ranked three of the most unpopular modern motoring policies, awarding them a score of one to three. Three is the most hated a policy can be, while one is the mildest – do you agree?
There are now 15 major cities around the UK with LEZ zones. Like London, they work by charging non-compliant cars a daily charge to drive within the zone, except for Scotland’s LEZs which have a fine-only policy
1. Clean air zones including London’s ULEZ
Unpopularity level: 2
Why? Cost, exclusivity, unfairness
Few motoring policies have proved…