Clean air zone

How to check if you will be charged in a Clean Air Zone

The government's online checker tool can help drivers pay the charges for Clean Air Zones in city centres. We explain how it works.

What are Clean Air Zones and what are classes A, B, C and D?

As Oxford launches its Zero Emissions Zone, we look at the various Clean Air Zones planned or in place across UK cities.

Official: Manchester Clean Air Zone to launch in May 2022

Manchester’s Clean Air Zone will launch in May 2022 – but private cars won’t be charged to enter the city.

Birmingham Clean Air Zone: what you need to know

The Birmingham Clean Air Zone is now live and certain older cars will be charged to enter the city. We explain the rules and costs.

Google Maps to warn drivers about Clean Air Zones

Search engine will help motorists find a route around Clean Air Zones if needed – and help them understand their impact on the environment.

Bath Clean Air Zone goes live

New Bath CAZ charges up to £100 for the heaviest emitters – but passenger cars and motorcycles will remain free to enter.

BMW eDrive Zones help get the best from plug-in cars

BMW has launched its world-first eDrive Zones technology in the UK. The system switches to electric power when entering a zero emission zone.

September launch for the Leeds Clean Air Zone

The Leeds Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will come into operation on 28 September 2020. Non-complaint vehicles will be charged up to £50 per day to enter the zone.

Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone proposed

Public consultation has now closed on plans that could see motorists charged up to £50 a day to access key parts of Newcastle and Gateshead

Government Clean Air Strategy will ‘improve air quality’

Air pollution is Britain's fourth biggest killer, after cancer, obesity and heart disease