The AA said many drivers confronted by the signs on the M25 and major approach roads wanted to know whether they were allowed to drive into the capital.
The motoring organisation said callers did not know the scheme was aimed only at drivers of large diesel trucks. From today, drivers of HGVs that do not meet the latest emission standards must pay £200 to enter the capital - or face £1,000 fines.
"Most motorists don't have a clue what the signs mean," said Edmund King, the AA's president. "We have received hundreds of calls and people are asking 'does it affect my 4x4' and 'do we have to pay a toll?' Some may be worried to venture past the M25 as they don't know what the LEZ is.
"Many seem to think it is linked to the Mayor's plans to tax 4x4s. To help motorists, we have information on our website."
It will also affect other specialist vehicles that are derived from lorries and vans, including motorised horse boxes, breakdown and recovery vehicles, refuse collection vehicles, gritters, sweepers, concrete mixers, tippers, removals lorries, fire appliances, motor caravans, ambulances and large hearses (over 2.5 tonnes).There will be a phased introduction of the LEZ from 4 February 2008 through to January 2012. Different vehicles will be affected over time and increasingly tougher emissions standards will apply. This in all stops people frrom using their on other leisure activities and has the potential of making them go into debt.
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