Clean Air Zone
Birmingham Clean Air Zone
EnglandClass DSince May 2021
Daily charges
£8 per day for non-compliant cars, taxis and vans; £50 per day for non-compliant HGVs, buses and coaches.
Operating hours
24/7 (all day, every day)
Emission standards
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to enter without charge.
Penalties
£120 penalty charge (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for non-payment.
Coverage
All roads within the A4540 Middleway (inner ring road) in Birmingham city centre.
Who is charged?
All non-compliant vehicles (including private cars) are charged to enter Birmingham’s CAZ.
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Birmingham
These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.
No compliant cars within ~30 miles of Birmingham right now.
Browse all compliant carsTowns covered
Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Bullring & Grand Central
- Library of Birmingham
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Map
FAQs
Is Edgbaston in the Birmingham CAZ?⌄
No. Edgbaston lies outside the A4540 Middleway ring road boundary of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone.
Is Digbeth in the Birmingham CAZ?⌄
Yes. Digbeth is located just southeast of the city centre and is inside the Birmingham Clean Air Zone.