Bath Clean Air Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the Bath CAZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
Officially this is the Bath Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It's also commonly searched as the Bath low emission zone, Bath ULEZ or Bath congestion charge — all names for this same scheme. Note that Bath is not part of London's ULEZ, and this is an emissions rule rather than a congestion charge.
In operation since March 2021
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Bath Clean Air Zone explained
The Bath Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a Class C zone, has been enforced since March 2021. Its charge area: Historic Bath city centre (including parts of Walcot, Bathwick, Widcombe, Beechen Cliff, and Kingsmead). The zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Bath zone. Charges apply only to older, non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs: £9 per day for non-compliant taxis, vans and minibuses; £100 per day for non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs.
To check whether your registration is charged, enter it in the free checker above — it shows your Bath verdict alongside every other UK Clean Air Zone and LEZ. If you drive a private car or motorcycle there is nothing to pay.
Daily charges
£9 per day for non-compliant taxis, vans and minibuses; £100 per day for non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs.
Operating hours
24/7 (all day, every day)
Emission standards
Vehicles must meet Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) standards to avoid charges.
Penalties
Penalty Charge Notice of £120 (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the charge.
Bath Clean Air Zone boundary & area
Historic Bath city centre (including parts of Walcot, Bathwick, Widcombe, Beechen Cliff, and Kingsmead)
Who is charged?
Private cars and motorcycles are exempt from Bath's CAZ charges (only older taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged).
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Bath
These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.
No compliant cars within ~30 miles of Bath right now.
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Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Bath Abbey
- Roman Baths
- Pulteney Bridge
- Royal Crescent
Bath Clean Air Zone map
The map below shows the Bath CAZ charge area. For the legally definitive boundary, always cross-check the official source before you travel.
Other UK Clean Air Zones
London (ULEZ)
£12.50/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneBirmingham CAZ
£8/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneBristol CAZ
£9/day for non-compliant cars.
Check zoneAberdeen LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneDundee LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneEdinburgh LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneGlasgow LEZ
No daily charge — non-compliant cars get a penalty notice.
Check zoneOxford ZEZ Pilot
£4/day — applies even to Euro-compliant petrol & diesel.
Check zoneBradford CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zonePortsmouth CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneSheffield CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneTyneside CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneBath Clean Air Zone FAQs
Is Bathwick included in Bath's CAZ?
Yes. Parts of the Bathwick area are within Bath’s Clean Air Zone.
Is Batheaston in the Bath CAZ?
No. Batheaston is outside of the Bath Clean Air Zone, which covers only the central city area.
How do I check if my car is charged in the Bath Clean Air Zone?
Enter your registration into the official government checker at gov.uk/clean-air-zones to see whether the Bath zone applies to your vehicle. The zone's minimum emission standards are: Vehicles must meet Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) standards to avoid charges.
What happens if I drive in the Bath zone and don't pay?
Penalty Charge Notice of £120 (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the charge. Paying the daily charge on time avoids a Penalty Charge Notice.
Are any vehicles exempt from the Bath Clean Air Zone?
Private cars and motorcycles are exempt from Bath's CAZ charges (only older taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged). National exemptions typically cover historic (tax-exempt classic) vehicles and vehicles with a disabled tax class, and local exemption or support schemes vary — check the zone's official pages before travelling.
Which Euro emissions standard do I need for the Bath zone?
Vehicles must meet Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) standards to avoid charges. As a rule of thumb, petrol cars registered from 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered from September 2015 (Euro 6) meet these standards.
Which used cars are compliant with the Bath zone?
Most petrol cars registered after 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered after September 2015 (Euro 6) are compliant, and private cars are not charged in the Bath zone anyway. Motoring.Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows Bath-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the Bath zone?
No — the Bath zone does not charge private cars. It applies to vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs: Private cars and motorcycles are exempt from Bath's CAZ charges (only older taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged).
When does the Bath Clean Air Zone operate?
The Bath zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Is the Bath Clean Air Zone the same as London's ULEZ?
No — ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a London-only scheme. Bath has its own Clean Air Zone (Class C), with its own rules: Vehicles must meet Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) standards to avoid charges. People often search "ULEZ Bath", but the zone's correct name is the Bath Clean Air Zone.
Is the Bath Clean Air Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The Bath Clean Air Zone only charges vehicles that don't meet the zone's emission standard (Vehicles must meet Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) standards to avoid charges.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.