Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone is live
From Monday 27 February, Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has officially started.
The CAZ is a Class C charging zone, which means that some vehicles driving within, or entering Sheffield’s inner ring road and city centre, that do not meet vehicle emission limits set by the Government, will be charged.
To learn more about the CAZ please visit the clean air website by clicking the button below.
Who will be charged?
Only the most heavily polluting vehicles will be charged for entering Sheffield’s CAZ.
Private vehicles, motorcycles and lower-polluting vehicles will not have to pay.
Vehicles that will be charged include:
- Heavy goods vehicles (HGV)
- Light goods vehicles (LGV)
- Vans
- Buses
- Coaches
- Taxis
How do I check if my vehicle will be charged?
You need to check whether your vehicle will be charged, using the Government vehicle checker.
If the vehicle you own is compliant, then you do not need to do anything.
If your vehicle is not compliant, and you drive into, out of, or within the zone, then you need to pay each day you travel.
Some motorhomes and campervans may be classified as a LGV or HGV, please check your vehicle.
How much will I need to pay?
Charges are:
- £50 per day for larger vehicles – such as buses, coaches and HGVs
- £10 per day for smaller vehicles – such as taxis and LGVs
- Larger campervans / motorhomes can apply for a discounted rate, reducing the charge amount to £10
How do I pay?
If you’re entering the zone you can pay up to 6 days in advance, on the day, or up to 6 days after your journey. For information and a simple and secure way to pay, head to the Government Clean Air Zone page.
Available financial support
Financial support to upgrade or replace a vehicle to meet CAZ standards is still available for vehicle owners based in Sheffield and Rotherham. Find out more by clicking the button below.
Apply for an exemption
Local exemptions and discounts are still available, see the exemptions page for information on how to apply.
If you or your business is based in Sheffield or Rotherham and runs an LGV, then you can apply now for a temporary exemption, which will expire at 00:00 on Monday 5 June 2023.
If you do not have an exemption you will need to pay the daily charge.
An automatic, temporary exemption will be applied for Hackney Carriage vehicles licensed by us, up to 00:00 on Monday 5 June 2023.
You do not need to apply for an exemption if your vehicle is one of the following:
- Nationally exempt
- Meets required emission standards
- A private car or motorbike
How does the CAZ work?
Automatic number plate recognition cameras (ANPR) capture the number plates of vehicles driving into the zone.
This data is then cross-referenced against DVLA’s database. If you are driving a non-compliant vehicle, and you do not pay the charge within the timeframe set out, you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice in the post.
Why does Sheffield need a CAZ?
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA) latest assessments show that Sheffield is not compliant with the annual limit for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). That’s why we urgently need to reduce NO2 levels around the city.
Our CAZ will take us a step closer to cleaner air and higher standard of health for local people, especially those most vulnerable to pollution related health issues, such as the elderly, un-born babies and young children. Air pollution contributes to around 1 in 20 of deaths in Sheffield each year.
The city’s Clean Air Zone is part of a national Clean Air Strategy funded by DEFRA, to tackle air pollution, including roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations.
To learn more about the CAZ please visit the clean air site.
The Clean Air Zone covers the inner ring road and city centre – view it on a map:
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