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Bristol Clean Air Zone

EnglandClass DSince Nov 2022

Bristol Clean Air Zone

Daily charges

£9 per day for non-compliant cars, taxis, vans and minibuses; £100 per day for non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs.

Operating hours

24/7 (all day, every day)

Emission standards

Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid the charge.

Penalties

£120 fine (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the CAZ charge.

Coverage

Bristol city centre and harbourside areas (from Temple Meads Station in the east to the Cumberland Basin in the west).

Who is charged?

All non-compliant vehicles, including private cars, are charged to enter Bristol’s CAZ.

Compliant in this zone

Cars for sale near Bristol

These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.

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Towns covered

Bristol (City Centre)

Iconic landmarks in the zone

  • Bristol Cathedral
  • SS Great Britain
  • Cabot Tower

Map

FAQs

Is Clifton included in Bristol’s CAZ?⌄

No. The Clifton area (around Clifton Suspension Bridge) lies outside the Bristol Clean Air Zone, which covers the central city and harbourside.

Is Temple Meads Station in the Bristol CAZ?⌄

Yes. Bristol Temple Meads railway station is located on the eastern edge of the Clean Air Zone and is included within the zone.