Exemptions

If your vehicle does not meet the emission standards and will be subject to the daily charge for the Clean Air Zone, you may be eligible for a temporary exemption.

If your vehicle is not subject to the charges, you do not need to apply or take any action.

Before applying for a temporary exemption permit:

Check your vehicle

• Check if you are eligible and what documents you need to submit using the links below.
• Read our Terms and Conditions and Application Guidance
• If applying for a workers exemption please take a moment to read through this Model Workplace Letter which shows the information your letter should provide in support of your application

Apply online

• Please ensure you submit all the required documentation
• If information is missing, we will contact you which could mean a delay in processing your application.
• Once you have submitted your application you will receive an automatic acknowledgement email.
• You will be notified of the outcome of your application prior to the Clean Air Zone going live.
• If your application is successful and has been approved your Exemption Permit will be issued closer to the launch date of the Clean Air Zone.
• Please do not contact us for updates until you are notified as to whether your application has been approved or rejected.

We produce a monthly update on the number of exemption permits which have been approved, broken down by category and month with a cumulative total.

If you are eligible for an exemption, you must submit your application and all supporting evidence/ information by 10 May 2021 to guarantee your receipt of your permit in time for the start of the Clean Air Zone on 1 June 2021. We cannot guarantee applications submitted after this time will be processed in time for the launch of the zone and therefore you may be subject to the daily charge