Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone: Charges have now started

June 15, 2021

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges have now started meaning you will not be notified prior to being charged. This means, if you enter the Clean Air Zone driving a non-compliant vehicle, you will be charged. Clean Air Zone payments can be either be pre-paid or paid within six days of entering the Clean Air Zone.

Please make sure you are aware whether your vehicle is compliant by checking here – https://www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones.

There are a number of short-term exemptions to be aware of and you can find out information on the exemptions here – https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/

You are advised to be aware of the charges whilst travelling through the Clean Air Zone if your vehicle is not currently compliant. Consider alternative routes of travel or use of public transport, cycling and e- scooters.

The Trust has confirmed that colleagues who are required to visit a facility or property within the Clean Air Zone for the purpose of their work will be allowed to claim reimbursement via the Trust’s expenses scheme (Easy Expenses).

Guidance for colleagues is available here.

Air pollution contributes to the premature deaths of up to 1,000 people in Birmingham each year through conditions such as cancer, heart and lung disease. To improve air quality within the city, Birmingham have introduced a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) which includes all roads within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road. Charges will apply to owners of the most high-polluting vehicles. The daily charge for all other vehicles (cars, taxis and LGV) will be £8 per day.