Newcastle / Tyneside Clean Air Zone

Will your car be charged in the Newcastle / Tyneside Clean Air Zone?

Tyneside runs a Class C zone — private cars and motorbikes are not charged, but non-compliant taxis, vans and larger vehicles are. Enter the reg and the free check reads the vehicle's emissions status for the zone.

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Newcastle / Tyneside Clean Air Zone — the facts

Zone class: Class C
Who's charged: Non-compliant taxis, private-hire vehicles, vans, minibuses, coaches, buses and HGVs
Private cars & motorbikes: Not charged
Daily charge — taxis, private-hire, vans, minibuses: £12.50 / day
Daily charge — coaches, buses, HGVs: £50 / day
Area: Newcastle city centre and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges
Operating hours: 24/7, every day of the year
Penalty (PCN): £120 (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days)
Official authority: breathe-cleanair.com

* This data is almost always correct but we cannot guarantee that it is. Please check with the relevant local authority before basing a purchasing decision on it.

What the check tells you

Run the reg and the free report shows this vehicle's status for the zone:

No chargecompliant, or a private car / motorbike
£12.50 / daynon-compliant taxi, private-hire vehicle, van or minibus
£50 / daynon-compliant coach, bus or HGV

How the Newcastle / Tyneside Clean Air Zone works

The Tyneside Clean Air Zone is a Class C scheme covering most of Newcastle city centre and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges. It charges the most polluting commercial vehicles but, unlike a Class D zone, it does not charge private cars or motorbikes — whatever their emissions.

A vehicle clears the zone if it meets the minimum emissions standard — broadly Euro 6 for diesels and Euro 4 for petrols. Compliant vehicles are never charged; non-compliant taxis, private-hire vehicles, vans and minibuses pay £12.50 a day, and non-compliant coaches, buses and HGVs pay £50 a day.

The charge applies every day of the year, around the clock, and a missed charge can lead to a £120 penalty, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days. Running the registration on a free check reads the vehicle's emissions status so you can see where it stands before you buy.

The official source is Breathe Clean Air. We're the check-your-specific-car-in-seconds convenience, not the authority — always confirm charges there before you decide.

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Common questions

Are private cars charged in the Tyneside Clean Air Zone?

No. Tyneside is a Class C zone, so private cars and motorbikes are never charged, regardless of their emissions. Only non-compliant commercial vehicles — taxis, private-hire vehicles, vans, minibuses, coaches, buses and HGVs — pay.

How much is the Tyneside Clean Air Zone charge?

£12.50 a day for non-compliant taxis, private-hire vehicles, vans and minibuses, and £50 a day for non-compliant coaches, buses and HGVs. Compliant vehicles pay nothing.

How do I know if a vehicle is compliant?

Compliance is based on the emissions standard — broadly Euro 6 for diesels and Euro 4 for petrols. Enter the registration for a free check and the emissions section shows the vehicle's status for the zone.

What happens if I don't pay?

A missed daily charge can become a Penalty Charge Notice of £120, reduced to £60 if you pay within 14 days. Always confirm current charges with the operator before travelling.