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Clean Air Zone (CAZ)
Sheffield Clean Air Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the Sheffield CAZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
Officially this is the Sheffield Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It's also commonly searched as the Sheffield low emission zone, Sheffield ULEZ or Sheffield congestion charge — all names for this same scheme. Note that Sheffield 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 February 2023
Is your car compliant in the Sheffield CAZ?
Enter your registration — free, instant, no sign-up. We’ll show your verdict for Sheffield and every other UK Clean Air Zone and Low Emission Zone.
Sheffield Clean Air Zone explained
The Sheffield Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a Class C zone, has been enforced since February 2023. Its charge area: Sheffield city centre within the A61 inner ring road (including areas around Castle Square, City Hall, and the universities). The zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Sheffield zone. Charges apply only to older, non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs: £10 per day for non-compliant vans, LGVs, taxis and private hire vehicles; £50 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 Sheffield 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
£10 per day for non-compliant vans, LGVs, taxis and private hire vehicles; £50 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 charged vehicle types to avoid the fee.
Penalties
£120 Penalty Charge (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the charge.
Sheffield Clean Air Zone boundary & area
Sheffield city centre within the A61 inner ring road (including areas around Castle Square, City Hall, and the universities).
Who is charged?
Private cars and motorbikes are not charged in Sheffield’s CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs must pay to enter.
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Sheffield
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Towns covered
Sheffield (City Centre)
Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Sheffield Town Hall & Peace Gardens
- Sheffield Cathedral
- City Hall (Barkers Pool)
Sheffield Clean Air Zone map
The map below shows the Sheffield 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 zoneBradford CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zonePortsmouth CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneTyneside CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneSheffield Clean Air Zone FAQs
Is Meadowhall in the Sheffield CAZ?
No. Meadowhall shopping centre is well outside the Sheffield Clean Air Zone, which only covers the city centre inside the ring road.
Is Sheffield Hallam University inside the CAZ?
Yes. Sheffield Hallam University’s city campus (and the University of Sheffield campus) are located within the Clean Air Zone.
How do I check if my car is charged in the Sheffield Clean Air Zone?
Enter your registration into the official government checker at gov.uk/clean-air-zones to see whether the Sheffield zone applies to your vehicle. The zone's minimum emission standards are: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for charged vehicle types to avoid the fee.
What happens if I drive in the Sheffield zone and don't pay?
£120 Penalty Charge (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 Sheffield Clean Air Zone?
Private cars and motorbikes are not charged in Sheffield’s CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs must pay to enter. 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 Sheffield zone?
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for charged vehicle types to avoid the fee. 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield zone anyway. Motoring Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows Sheffield-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the Sheffield zone?
No — the Sheffield zone does not charge private cars. It applies to vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs: Private cars and motorbikes are not charged in Sheffield’s CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs must pay to enter.
When does the Sheffield Clean Air Zone operate?
The Sheffield zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Is the Sheffield Clean Air Zone the same as London's ULEZ?
No — ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a London-only scheme. Sheffield has its own Clean Air Zone (Class C), with its own rules: Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for charged vehicle types to avoid the fee. People often search "ULEZ Sheffield", but the zone's correct name is the Sheffield Clean Air Zone.
Is the Sheffield Clean Air Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The Sheffield Clean Air Zone only charges vehicles that don't meet the zone's emission standard (Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for charged vehicle types to avoid the fee.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.