Vehicle Drivers

Clean Air Zone

Portsmouth has ongoing problems with poor air quality. Air pollution is a global health risk and is more harmful than passive smoking, so it’s important for us to act quickly to reduce air pollution in the shortest possible time.

The charging Clean Air Zone launched 29 November 2021. A daily charge will be issued to the most polluting vehicles for driving in the zone, these are referred to as ‘non-compliant’ vehicles.

For the Portsmouth charging CAZ, non-compliant vehicles are Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), buses and coaches, taxis and private hire vehicles that:

Both private and commercial Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) will need to pay the CAZ charge. The DVLA class some Motorhomes as Private Heavy Goods Vehicles, so its worth checking before you travel, as you maybe liable for the charge.

If you’re not sure what Euro standard your vehicle is, please check your vehicle log book, or use the online tool to check if you will be charged.

Private cars, motorcycles and vans will not be charged, as the government has approved our plans for a charging Class B CAZ.

The zone is approximately 3km², and is located to the south west of Portsmouth.