A video has gone viral of a man from Catford protesting the ULEZ expansion by walking around with a number plate strapped to his back.

Around 2,570 automatic number plate recognition cameras are being placed across London ahead of the expansion on August 29.

Anyone who drives a vehicle in London that does not meet emission standards will have to pay £12.50 a day to drive.

The video, which was posted on Facebook, shows Engin Coban attempting to trick ULEZ cameras into issuing him a fine.

The video, which is 34 seconds long, is captioned: “Day one! Come on guys.

“I live yards from the zone so will be done daily. Can't wait to see if I get a ticket lol.”

It shows Engin crossing Brownhill Road going towards Torrindon Road where the ULEZ zone starts.

The footage has caused a great stir in the comments section, with people celebrating Engin’s action.

One commented: “Brilliant, jam up the system with a bunch of unenforceable fines.”

Another person said: “Oh that’s fantastic”.

Several ULEZ cameras have also been left vandalised across south east London in opposition to the expansion.

Pictures on social media seem to show wires on the ULEZ cameras in Knee Hill, Abbey Wood, left slashed.

A spokesperson for Mayor of London said that it is “deeply disappointing” to see opposition to the policy.

It added that this “petty” vandalism of London’s “essential” transport infrastructure is completely “unacceptable”.

A spokesperson for Transport for London said that vandalism on its network is “unacceptable.”

It added that all incidents will be reported to the police for an investigation.