A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is an area in the United Kingdom where targeted action is taken to improve
air quality
Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials. There are many different ty ...
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A CAZ can be non-charging or charging.
Whether a vehicle is charged when entering or moving through a CAZ depends on the type of vehicle and the
Euro standard of the vehicle. The amount charged is up to the local authority responsible for the CAZ.
Ultra-low-emission vehicles are not charged when entering or moving through a Clean Air Zone.
Classes of charging Clean Air Zone
List of Clean Air Zones
See also
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Congestion charge – a related concept for tackling congestion
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London low emission zone
The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is a traffic pollution charge scheme with the aim of reducing the exhaust gas emissions of diesel-powered vehicles in London. The scheme applies London-wide to commercial vehicles, and should not be confused ...
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Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions - Euro 6 vs Older Euro Standard EnginesCarbon Monoxide Emissions - Euro 6 vs Older Euro Standard Engines
Environmental law in the United Kingdom
Air pollution in the United Kingdom
Motoring taxation in the United Kingdom
Electronic toll collection
Road congestion charge schemes in the United Kingdom
Transport policy in the United Kingdom