Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone

England

Clean Air Zone•Active since 2023-01-29

Zone Information

Zone Type
Clean Air Zone
Class
Class C
Coverage
Most of Newcastle city centre (around Central Station, the university campuses, etc.), plus routes across the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh Bridges into Gateshead.
Introduction Date
2023-01-29
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 charged vehicle types to avoid fees.

Daily Charges

Charges for non-compliant vehicles

£12.50 per day for non-compliant taxis, vans, minibuses; £50 per day for non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs.

Penalties

Fines for non-payment

£120 fine (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the charge.

Charging Notes

Important information

Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Newcastle-Gateshead CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged.

Towns Covered

Newcastle City Centre
Gateshead (routes over river bridges)

Iconic Landmarks

Tyne Bridge
Newcastle Castle
Grey’s Monument
Sage Gateshead

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