Clean Air Zone
Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone
EnglandClass CSince Jan 2023
Daily charges
£12.50 per day for non-compliant taxis, vans, minibuses; £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 fees.
Penalties
£120 fine (reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days) for failing to pay the charge.
Coverage
Most of Newcastle city centre (around Central Station, the university campuses, etc.), plus routes across the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh Bridges into Gateshead.
Who is charged?
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Newcastle-Gateshead CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged.
Compliant in this zone
Cars for sale near Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead)
These cars meet this zone's emission rules — no daily charge to drive in.
No compliant cars within ~30 miles of Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) right now.
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Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Tyne Bridge
- Newcastle Castle
- Grey’s Monument
- Sage Gateshead
Map
FAQs
Is Gateshead town centre included in the CAZ?⌄
Not fully. The CAZ in Tyneside covers the bridges and immediate approach roads in Gateshead, but most of Gateshead’s town centre is outside the zone.
Is Newcastle University inside the CAZ?⌄
Yes. The Newcastle city centre Clean Air Zone includes the area around Newcastle University and Northumbria University campuses.