BBC News : Congestion charges face legal challenge

[Ken Brown]

> Something I haven't seen covered in news stories on this is the fact that
> the #120 fine for entering the controled area without a pre-purchased
> ticket surely penalises drivers who got lost while not intending to enter
> that area.  To say nothing of the road closures and diversions that are
> common in London making this more likely.  I reckon the usual #5 or whatever
> charge should apply in such cases.

It does. You can pay the fee up till 22:00 that evening.