Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone was officially launched on 27th February 2023.
Approved in July 2022, signage was installed in late August 2022.
Initial grace periods for some LGVs and taxis ended on 5th June 2023, meaning all non-compliant vehicles are now subject to charges.
As a class C Clean Air Zone, certain vehicles that don’t meet emission standards must pay a daily charge. These include:
To check if your vehicle is non-compliant, you can use the official CAZ vehicle checker tool below!
Sheffield’s clean air zone will cover the innermost area of the city centre.
Key locations include:
You can view a complete map of Sheffield’s clean air zone below!
Certain exemptions apply for those driving into Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone. These are divided into national and local exemptions.
If your vehicle does not meet emission standards, you must pay a daily fee to enter and drive in the Clean Air Zone for 24 hours.
Charges that apply in Sheffield’s CAZ:
£50 per day.
£10 per day
Most funding schemes have now closed, but Sheffield City Council previously allocated £10 million in support grants.
Support was available for businesses and individuals to upgrade non-compliant vehicles.
Check for new grant opportunities on the Sheffield Council CAZ website.
If your car does not meet CAZ standards, consider scrapping or upgrading it to avoid daily charges.
Scrap Local works with trusted Sheffield vehicle recyclers, offering an award-winning vehicle recycling service.
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The clean air zone in Sheffield will start in spring 2023. Signs and notices have already been made across the city.
The current date has been earmarked for the 27th of February, 2023.
Sheffield’s clean air zone will include much of the city centre.
This will include the following:
The current charges are as follows:
Cars will be charged daily to enter and drive across the zone.
There are local and national exemptions for motorists in Sheffield’s clean air zone.
National exemptions include classic cars, disabled tax holders, and emergency and showman vehicles.
Local exemptions can include residents and business owners within the clean air zone boundaries. Following most other clean air zones, these motorists are entitled to a grace period alongside clean air zone grants and funding.
If your vehicle complies with Sheffield’s clean air zone, you must weigh your options.
Certain grants and funding are available, but with limited availability and certain requirements, its important you check your eligibility.,
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