Introduction of Clean Air Zone

Birmingham Clean Air Zone Map

Motorists travelling into Birmingham should note that as from today (1 June) the city has introduced a Clean Air Zone. Under the new rules, vehicles travelling on roads within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road, but not the Middleway itself, that do not comply with set emissions standards will be subject to a daily charge.

However, the City Council will not be seeking any Clean Air Zone payments for the first two weeks that the zone is in effect.

Most diesel cars manufactured after 2015 (Euro 6 standard or better) and petrol cars after 2006 (Euro 4 standard or better) along with motorbikes, mopeds, electric and hybrid vehicles will not be impacted.

Non-compliant cars, vans and taxies will be charged £8 per day for entering the zone and non-compliant HGVs, buses and coaches will see a £50 a day charge.  And payment must be made up to six days before or after the journey.

There are a number of exemption permits available for low income individuals working in Birmingham City Centre, residents of the Clean Air Zone and businesses with non-compliant commercial vehicles registered within the zone (subject to meeting certain conditions).

You can find out if your vehicle will face a charge by using the license plate checker tool, register a business account, pay a fine and apply for an exemption or support via www.brumbreathes.co.uk

The Clean Air Zone was originally due to be implemented at the start of the year, however, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Birmingham City Council put the start date back to June 2021. The zone is being implemented under direction and advice from Government as a result of Birmingham’s poor air quality. It is estimated poor air quality contributes to 900 premature deaths a year in the city.