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Clean Air Zone: Summer 2020

What is the clean air zone?

Check your vehicle

Exemptions and additional support

More information about the Clean Air Zone

Register an expression of interest

We plan to give some people more time to prepare for the CAZ with short term exemptions and support packages. Submit an expression of interest if you meet the conditions.

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Information for taxis

Find information on how private hire and hackney carriage vehicles will be affected by the Clean Air Zone.

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Upgrading your car

Options available to you to avoid paying the CAZ charge

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Further information

Find out more about the journey to clean air

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