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Clean Air Zone (CAZ)
Bradford Clean Air Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the Bradford CAZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
Officially this is the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It's also commonly searched as the Bradford low emission zone, Bradford ULEZ or Bradford congestion charge — all names for this same scheme. Note that Bradford is not part of London's ULEZ, and this is an emissions rule rather than a congestion charge.
Private cars not chargedEnglandClass C+
In operation since September 2022
Is your car compliant in the Bradford CAZ?
Enter your registration — free, instant, no sign-up. We’ll show your verdict for Bradford and every other UK Clean Air Zone and Low Emission Zone.
Bradford Clean Air Zone explained
The Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a Class C+ zone, has been enforced since September 2022. Its charge area: Most of Bradford city including the area inside the outer ring road, extending along the Aire Valley to include Shipley and Saltaire. The zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Bradford zone. Charges apply only to older, non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs: Non-compliant taxis: £7/day; vans/minibuses: £9/day; buses/HGVs: £50/day.
To check whether your registration is charged, enter it in the free checker above — it shows your Bradford 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
Non-compliant taxis: £7/day; vans/minibuses: £9/day; buses/HGVs: £50/day.
Operating hours
24/7 (all day, every day)
Emission standards
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid charges.
Penalties
£120 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the CAZ charge.
Bradford Clean Air Zone boundary & area
Most of Bradford city including the area inside the outer ring road, extending along the Aire Valley to include Shipley and Saltaire.
Who is charged?
Private cars and motorbikes are exempt from Bradford’s CAZ charges; charges apply to older taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs.
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Bradford
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Towns covered
BradfordShipleySaltaire
Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Bradford City Hall
- National Science and Media Museum
- Salts Mill (Saltaire)
Bradford Clean Air Zone map
The map below shows the Bradford 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 zoneBath 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 zoneBradford Clean Air Zone FAQs
Is Shipley in the Bradford CAZ?
Yes. The Bradford Clean Air Zone extends along the Aire Valley corridor to include Shipley.
Is Keighley in the Bradford CAZ?
No. Keighley is outside the Bradford Clean Air Zone (only the Bradford city area and the Shipley/Saltaire corridor are included).
How do I check if my car is charged in the Bradford Clean Air Zone?
Enter your registration into the official government checker at gov.uk/clean-air-zones to see whether the Bradford zone applies to your vehicle. The zone's minimum emission standards are: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid charges.
What happens if I drive in the Bradford zone and don't pay?
£120 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the CAZ charge. Paying the daily charge on time avoids a Penalty Charge Notice.
Are any vehicles exempt from the Bradford Clean Air Zone?
Private cars and motorbikes are exempt from Bradford’s CAZ charges; charges apply to older taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs. 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 Bradford zone?
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles 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 Bradford 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 Bradford zone anyway. Motoring Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows Bradford-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the Bradford zone?
No — the Bradford zone does not charge private cars. It applies to vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs: Private cars and motorbikes are exempt from Bradford’s CAZ charges; charges apply to older taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs.
When does the Bradford Clean Air Zone operate?
The Bradford zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Is the Bradford Clean Air Zone the same as London's ULEZ?
No — ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a London-only scheme. Bradford has its own Clean Air Zone (Class C+), with its own rules: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid charges. People often search "ULEZ Bradford", but the zone's correct name is the Bradford Clean Air Zone.
Is the Bradford Clean Air Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The Bradford Clean Air Zone only charges vehicles that don't meet the zone's emission standard (Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid charges.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.