Bristol Clean Air Zone

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

The Bristol 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 much of the city centre and the charge is £9 per day for most vehicles and £100 per day for Coaches, Buses and HGVs.

Charges for driving in the Bristol 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.

Bristol Clean Air Zone map

Bristol 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 Bristol 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.