Portsmouth Clean Air Zone

England

Clean Air Zone•Active since 2021-11-28

Zone Information

Zone Type
Clean Air Zone
Class
Class B
Coverage
South-west Portsmouth (Portsea Island) – from the M275 entrance into the city south to Winston Churchill Avenue, including the Gunwharf Quays area.
Introduction Date
2021-11-28
Operating Hours
24/7 (all day, every day)
Private Cars Charged
No

Key Details

Emission Standards

Required standards for vehicles

Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches, HGVs to avoid charges.

Daily Charges

Charges for non-compliant vehicles

£10 per day for non-compliant taxis and private hire vehicles; £50 per day for non-compliant HGVs, buses and coaches.

Penalties

Fines for non-payment

£120 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for non-payment of the CAZ charge.

Charging Notes

Important information

Private cars and light vans are not charged in Portsmouth’s CAZ. Only non-compliant taxis, private hires, buses, coaches, and HGVs are subject to charges.

Towns Covered

Portsmouth (City Centre/Portsea)

Iconic Landmarks

Spinnaker Tower
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Gunwharf Quays

Zone Map

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