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Clean Air Zone (CAZ)
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the Bristol CAZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
Officially this is the Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It's also commonly searched as the Bristol low emission zone, Bristol ULEZ or Bristol congestion charge — all names for this same scheme. Note that Bristol is not part of London's ULEZ, and this is an emissions rule rather than a congestion charge.
£9/dayEnglandClass D
In operation since November 2022
Is your car compliant in the Bristol CAZ?
Enter your registration — free, instant, no sign-up. We’ll show your verdict for Bristol and every other UK Clean Air Zone and Low Emission Zone.
Bristol Clean Air Zone explained
The Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a Class D zone, has been enforced since November 2022. Its charge area: Bristol city centre and harbourside areas (from Temple Meads Station in the east to the Cumberland Basin in the west). The zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Non-compliant cars pay £9/day to drive in the zone. In full: £9 per day for non-compliant cars, taxis, vans and minibuses; £100 per day for non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs. Vehicles that meet the standard (Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid the charge.) and all fully electric cars pay nothing.
To check whether your registration is charged, enter it in the free checker above — it shows your Bristol verdict alongside every other UK Clean Air Zone and LEZ. If your vehicle isn't compliant, pay the daily charge via gov.uk/clean-air-zones by the official deadline to avoid a Penalty Charge Notice.
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.
Bristol Clean Air Zone boundary & area
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.
Towns covered
Bristol (City Centre)
Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Bristol Cathedral
- SS Great Britain
- Cabot Tower
Bristol Clean Air Zone map
The map below shows the Bristol 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 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 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 zoneBristol Clean Air Zone 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.
How do I check if my car is charged in the Bristol Clean Air Zone?
Enter your registration into the official government checker at gov.uk/clean-air-zones to see whether the Bristol zone applies to your vehicle. The zone's minimum emission standards are: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid the charge.
What happens if I drive in the Bristol zone and don't pay?
£120 fine (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 Bristol Clean Air Zone?
All non-compliant vehicles, including private cars, are charged to enter Bristol’s CAZ. 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 Bristol zone?
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid the charge. 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 Bristol zone?
Most petrol cars registered after 2006 (Euro 4) and diesel cars registered after September 2015 (Euro 6) are compliant. Motoring.Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows Bristol-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the Bristol zone?
Yes — private cars that don't meet the zone's emission standards pay the daily charge in Bristol. Current charges: £9 per day for non-compliant cars, taxis, vans and minibuses; £100 per day for non-compliant buses, coaches and HGVs.
When does the Bristol Clean Air Zone operate?
The Bristol zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Is the Bristol Clean Air Zone the same as London's ULEZ?
No — ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a London-only scheme. Bristol has its own Clean Air Zone (Class D), with its own rules: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for vehicles to avoid the charge. People often search "ULEZ Bristol", but the zone's correct name is the Bristol Clean Air Zone.
Is the Bristol Clean Air Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The Bristol 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 the charge.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.