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Check your vehicleBradford's Clean Air Zone is a Class C zone covering the city centre and parts of the main road network. It primarily targets commercial vehicles but also charges non-compliant private cars. The zone was introduced to address persistently high nitrogen dioxide levels in the city centre.
Zone type
Class C
Launched
26 September 2022
Operating hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Official website
Visit official site →The zone covers Bradford city centre, bounded by key roads including the A6181, A650, and surrounding routes. Clear signage marks the zone boundary.
| Vehicle type | Daily charge |
|---|---|
| Cars (non-compliant) | £12.50 |
| LGVs & vans | £12.50 |
| Taxis & PHVs | £12.50 |
| HGVs, buses & coaches | £50 |
Petrol vehicles that do not meet Euro 4 and diesel vehicles that do not meet Euro 6. All vehicle categories including private cars are charged if non-compliant.
Enter your registration number on our homepage to see your vehicle's Euro emission standard. This is the key factor that determines whether your vehicle will be charged in the Bradford Clean Air Zone.
You can also check on the official Bradford CAZ checker for a definitive answer specific to this zone.
Non-compliant cars, vans, and taxis pay £12.50 per day. HGVs, buses, and coaches pay £50 per day. These charges apply every day you drive within the zone.
Yes. Bradford operates a Class C zone which includes charges for non-compliant private cars, as well as vans, taxis, and commercial vehicles.
Petrol vehicles need Euro 4 or later, and diesel vehicles need Euro 6 or later. Electric and hydrogen vehicles are exempt from charges.
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