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Check your vehicleThe Tyneside Clean Air Zone covers parts of Newcastle and Gateshead city centres. It is a Class C zone but currently only charges non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches, and HGVs. Private cars are not charged. The zone was introduced to address nitrogen dioxide exceedances on key routes.
Zone type
Class C
Launched
30 January 2023
Operating hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Official website
Visit official site →The zone covers central Newcastle and Gateshead, including the Tyne Bridge and surrounding routes. The exact boundary includes roads on both sides of the River Tyne in the city centre areas.
| Vehicle type | Daily charge |
|---|---|
| Private cars | Not charged |
| LGVs & vans | Not charged |
| Taxis & PHVs | £12.50 |
| HGVs, buses & coaches | £50 |
Only non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches, and HGVs are charged. Private cars and light vans are not affected by the Tyneside zone.
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 Newcastle & Gateshead Clean Air Zone.
You can also check on the official Newcastle & Gateshead CAZ checker for a definitive answer specific to this zone.
No. The Tyneside Clean Air Zone does not currently charge private cars or light vans. Only non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches, and HGVs are charged.
Yes. The zone spans both sides of the River Tyne, covering central areas of both Newcastle and Gateshead.
Non-compliant taxis pay £12.50 per day. HGVs, buses, and coaches pay £50 per day. Private cars and vans are not charged.
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