Congestion and Clean Air Zones View history

This page contains links to geoJSON files that map the individual zones. It is recommended that Area Managers use WME Geometries to periodically check that WME segments do not conflict with the zone boundaries.

CAZ Classes

vehicle type affected Class A Class B Class C Class D
Bus Yes Yes Yes Yes
Coach Yes Yes Yes Yes
HGV Yes Yes Yes
LGV (Van / Minibus) Yes Yes
Taxi (Hackney / PHV) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Car (Private) Yes
Motorcycle / Moped Optional

Driving in a clean air zone - Gov.uk

Confirmed CAZ / LEZ / CCZ locations

Aberdeen

Implementation date [ACTIVE - NO CHARGE]: 30 May 2022 - 2 year grace period

Polygon file: Aberdeen LEZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: all vehicles (1 June 2024)

Exempt vehicles: Vehicles meeting emission standards

Website: https://consultation.aberdeencity.gov.uk/planning/lez-publication/

Bath

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: 15 March 2021

Polygon file: Bath CAZ 2020.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles: Taxis based on emissions (£9 per day - 24/7)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-breathes-2021-overview

Birmingham

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: 1 June 2021

Polygon file: Birmingham CAZ 2020.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles: Private vehicles, Taxis based on emissions (£8 per day - 24/7)

Exempt vehicles: Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/

Bristol

Implementation date [PENDING IMPLEMENTATION]: 28 November 2022

Polygon file: Bristol CAZ 2021.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: Private vehicles, Taxis based on emissions (£9 per day 24/7)

Exempt vehicles: Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.cleanairforbristol.org/

Bradford

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: 26 September 2022

Polygon file: Bradford CAZ 2021.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles : Taxis based on emissions (£7 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/breathe-better-bradford/breathe-better-bradford/

Dundee

Implementation date [ACTIVE - NO CHARGE]: 30 May 2022 - 2 year grace period

Polygon file: Dundee LEZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: all vehicles (30 May 2024)

Exempt vehicles: Vehicles meeting emission standards

Website: https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/service-area/city-development/sustainable-transport-and-roads/low-emission-zone-scheme

Durham

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: October 2002

Permalink: 1 associated segment

Status in Waze: Segment toll

Charged vehicles: Private vehicles, Taxis based on emissions (£2 10am-4pm Mon to Sat)

Exempt vehicles: Motorcycles

Website: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/3437/Durham-Road-User-Charge-Zone-congestion-charge

Edinburgh

Implementation date [ACTIVE - NO CHARGE]: 31 May 2022 - 2 year grace period

Polygon file: Edinburgh LEZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles: Based on emissions, Phase 1 (end 2020) Local buses, Phase 2 (1 June 2023) all vehicles

Exempt vehicles: Vehicles meeting emission standards (Private vehicles exempt from outer LEZ)

Website: https://www.lowemissionzones.scot/edinburgh-low-emission-zones

Glasgow

Implementation date [ACTIVE - NO CHARGE]: 31 May 2022 - 1 year grace period

Polygon file: Glasgow LEZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles: Based on emissions, Phase 1 (end 2018) Local buses, Phase 2 (1 June 2023) all vehicles

Exempt vehicles: Vehicles meeting emission standards

Website: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/LEZ

Leeds

Implementation date [CANCELLED]: n/a

Polygon file: Leeds CAZ 2020.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: Taxis based on emissions (£12.50 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/business/environmental-health-for-business/air-quality

London

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: CCZ 17 February 2003 | ULEZ 25 October 2021

Polygon file: London CCZ.geoJSON | London ULEZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Active.

Charged vehicles: Private vehicles, Taxis based on emissions (CCZ £11.50 | ULEZ £12.50)

Exempt vehicles: London registered Taxis, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: TfL Congestion Charge (CCZ) | TfL Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

London (City of London)

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: 18 March 2020

Permalink: 1 associated segment

Status in Waze: Segment restrictions

Banned vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Taxis

Exempt vehicles: Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/transport-and-streets/traffic-management/Pages/beech-street-transformation.aspx

London (Hackney and Islington)

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: 3 September 2018

Permalink: 17 associated segments

Status in Waze: Segment restrictions

Banned vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Taxis based on emissions (Weekdays, 7-10am and 4-7pm.)

Exempt vehicles: Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.islington.gov.uk/roads/ultra-low-emission-streets | https://hackney.gov.uk/ulev-streets

Manchester (Greater)

Implementation date [ON HOLD]: TBD

Polygon file: Gtr Manchester CAZ 2021.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: Taxis based on emissions (£7.50 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://cleanairgm.com/clean-air-plan

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Implementation date [AWAITING APPROVAL]: 30 January 2023

Polygon file: Newcastle CAZ 2021.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: Taxis based on emissions (£12.50 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.breathe-cleanair.com

Oxford

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: Pilot 28 February 2022 | Full ZEZ TBC

Permalink: Pilot Red Zone.geoJSON | Oxford ZEZ 2022.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles: All vehicles based on emissions 7am-7pm (£8 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.oxford.gov.uk/zez

Portsmouth

Implementation date [ACTIVE]: 29 November 2021

Polygon file: Portsmouth CAZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: Restricted Area mapped

Charged vehicles : Taxis based on emissions (£10 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://travel.portsmouth.gov.uk/schemes/charging-clean-air-zone-consultation/

Sheffield

Implementation date [AWAITING APPROVAL]: Spring 2023

Polygon file: Sheffield CAZ.geoJSON

Status in Waze: To be mapped

Charged vehicles: Taxis based on emissions (£10 per day)

Exempt vehicles: Private vehicles, Motorcycles, Zero Emission vehicles

Website: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/pollution-nuisance/clean-air-zone

Other locations considering a CAZ / LEZ / CCZ