Birmingham Clean Air Zone Check

Not only will we check if you need to pay the Birmingham charge, we will also check every charging zone in the UK for Free

The Birmingham Clean Air Zone is a class D CAZ meaning that all vehicles that do not meet the emissions requirements (except motorcycles) are liable to pay unless you have an exemption. It covers the city centre (within the A4540 Middleway but not the Middleway itself) and the charge is £8 per day for most vehicles and £50 per day for Coaches, Buses and HGVs.

Charges for driving in the Birmingham Clean Air Zone apply 7 days a week from midnight to midnight, all year round. The emissions standards to avoid the charge are Euro 6 or better for Diesel and LPG vehicles, Euro 4 or better for Petrol. Hybrid standards are based on whatever petrol or diesel engine the vehicle has.

Birmingham Clean Air Zone map

Birmingham Clean Air Zone map

Payment of the CAZ charge needs to be made up to 6 days before or within 6 days after driving within the zone. If you don't you may end up with a £120 fine in addition to the charge.

By entering the reg of a vehicle you can not only check if your vehicle is liable to pay the Birmingham Clean Air Zone Charge but also check every other vehicle charging zone (CAZ, LEZ and ULEZ) in the UK. You also get access to all the information in our free car check, for free! No limits, no signup. Always free.

FAQ

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What is the Birmingham Clean Air Zone?

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Why was the Birmingham Clean Air Zone introduced?

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What are the causes of air pollution in Birmingham?

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When is the Clean Air Zone in effect?

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How much is the Birmingham Clean Air Zone charge?

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How do I know if I have to pay the CAZ charge?

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What vehicles are exempt from the CAZ charge?

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How do I know if I drove in the Clean Air Zone?

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How do I pay the CAZ charge?

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How long do I have to pay the charge?

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Are older cars exempt from the CAZ charge?

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Is there a scrappage scheme?

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Do I get a discount if I live in the Clean Air Zone?

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Can I make my old car Birmingham CAZ compliant?

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What happens with the money generated by the Clean Air Zone charge?

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Are you ready to check your CAZ status?