Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone
Check whether your vehicle is charged in the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) CAZ, what you’d pay, and find compliant cars for sale nearby.
Officially this is the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone (CAZ). It's also commonly searched as the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) low emission zone, Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) ULEZ or Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) congestion charge — all names for this same scheme. Note that Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) is not part of London's ULEZ, and this is an emissions rule rather than a congestion charge.
In operation since January 2023
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Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone explained
The Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a Class C zone, has been enforced since January 2023. Its charge area: 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. The zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone. Charges apply only to older, non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs: £12.50 per day for non-compliant taxis, vans, minibuses; £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 Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) 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
£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.
Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone boundary & area
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.
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Iconic landmarks in the zone
- Tyne Bridge
- Newcastle Castle
- Grey’s Monument
- Sage Gateshead
Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone map
The map below shows the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) 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 zoneSheffield CAZ
Private cars aren't charged here.
Check zoneTyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone 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.
How do I check if my car is charged in the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone?
Enter your registration into the official government checker at gov.uk/clean-air-zones to see whether the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) 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 fees.
What happens if I drive in the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone and don't pay?
£120 fine (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 Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone?
Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Newcastle-Gateshead CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged. 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 Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone?
Euro 6 (diesel) or Euro 4 (petrol) required for charged vehicle types to avoid fees. 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 Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) 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 Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone anyway. Motoring.Today checks ULEZ/CAZ compliance on every listing and shows Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead)-compliant cars in stock on this page.
Are private cars charged in the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone?
No — the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone does not charge private cars. It applies to vehicles such as buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs: Private cars and motorcycles are not charged in the Newcastle-Gateshead CAZ. Non-compliant taxis, vans, buses, coaches and HGVs are charged.
When does the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone operate?
The Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) zone operates 24/7 (all day, every day).
Is the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone the same as London's ULEZ?
No — ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a London-only scheme. Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) 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 fees. People often search "ULEZ Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead)", but the zone's correct name is the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone.
Is the Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) Clean Air Zone a congestion charge?
No — a congestion charge applies to any vehicle driving in an area, regardless of emissions. The Tyneside (Newcastle & Gateshead) 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 fees.) — compliant and zero-emission vehicles enter free.