Do you have to pay to enter Birmingham?

You must pay to drive into Birmingham's city centre (within the A4540 Middleway) if your vehicle is non-compliant with emission standards. The daily charge is £8 for cars, taxis, and vans, or £50 for coaches and HGVs, active 24/7. The zone applies to older diesel (pre-2015) and petrol (pre-2006) vehicles.

Do you need to pay to get into Birmingham?

Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will have to pay to drive in the Clean Air Zone. You will not have to pay if: you drive an electric or hybrid vehicle. your car meets emission standards.

How do I pay the Birmingham ULEZ?

You can pay online using the Government's payment system. For assistance, phone the Government's Clean Air Zone team on 0300 029 8888. Do not contact Birmingham City Council, as we cannot process your payments.

What cars are exempt from ULEZ in Birmingham?

These are the criteria to comply with to not have to pay the Birmingham clean air zone daily charge: Diesel vehicles: Euro 6 (or better) Petrol vehicles: Euro 4 (or better) Gas vehicles: Euro 6 (or better)

How do I know if I have entered the Birmingham Clean Air Zone?

Signage. The area covered by the Clean Air Zone is clearly signposted with road signs showing where it applies. There are no barriers or toll booths.

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Do I have to pay to drive into Birmingham?

The Clean Air Zone daily fee applies to all vehicles (except for motorcycles/mopeds) that do not meet the emission standards for the zone and do not have a valid exemption in place. If your vehicle meets the following criteria you should not need to pay the daily fee: Diesel – Euro 6 (VI) standard or better.

How do I check if I need to pay the ULEZ charge?

Ultra Low Emission Zone

1. Check your vehicle. Our vehicle checker lets you know if you need to pay.
2. Where and when. Use our postcode checker to see if you'll be driving within the zone.
3. Auto Pay. Set up Auto Pay and your ULEZ charges will be paid automatically.
4. Register your vehicle.

Are diesel cars allowed in Birmingham?

The Birmingham Clean Air Zone applies to most vehicles, with exemptions in place for motorbikes and mopeds. If your car or van meets the following criteria or emissions standard, you will not be charged to drive in the Birmingham Clean Air Zone: Diesel Euro 6. Petrol Euro 4 standard or better.

What's the easiest way to pay ULEZ?

TfL Pay to drive in London app

This free, official app helps you pay your Congestion Charge, Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge, ULEZ and Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges. You can also use the app to: Set up Auto Pay. Pay a penalty.

Is Cadbury World in the Clean Air Zone?

IMPORTANT: Your journey to Cadbury World may be affected by the Birmingham Clean Air Zone. Find out information on charges and how to pay here.

How do I check if I owe money for a Clean Air Zone?

Check your vehicle

You can check if you'll be charged by using the government's online tool. If you think your vehicle should not be charged but is showing it will be, you can ask the DVLA for help. Use their online form or call 0300 029 8888 between 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm, Saturday.

What happens if I don't pay the CAZ in Birmingham?

If you do not pay or challenge the PCN within 28 days, we may issue a Charge Certificate. This increases the fine by 50%.

What vehicles are exempt from Birmingham CAZ?

Your vehicle is exempt from the charge if it meets these minimum emission standards:

• Petrol: Euro 4 or better (vehicles manufactured after January 2006)
• Diesel: Euro 6 or better (vehicles manufactured after September 2015)
• Hybrid: The vehicle is exempt if its petrol or diesel engine meets the standards above.

Can I take my car into Birmingham?

No vehicle is banned in the zone, but vehicles that do not meet the emission standards for the zone are subject to a daily fee. The Clean Air Zone is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and covers an area of the city centre within the A4540 Middleway.

How do I pay the Birmingham charge?

You can pay the daily fee by calling the national contact centre: Telephone: 0300 029 8888.

Is ULEZ free on Sunday?

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except Christmas Day (25 December). The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including weekends and all public and bank holidays. Charging days run from midnight to midnight.

How long after entering a congestion zone can you pay?

Congestion Charge changes

You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel. You need to pay a daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.

Will I get notified if I need to pay a Congestion Charge?

No, you generally won't get a notification to pay the standard London Congestion Charge; it's your responsibility to pay by midnight the next day (or by midnight on the third charging day for a higher fee) to avoid a £180 Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) sent to the registered keeper. You must proactively pay online, via app, or set up Auto Pay to get reminders and automatic payments, otherwise, you'll receive a PCN if you're caught entering the zone without paying. 

Can I pay ULEZ after 3 days?

Yes, you can pay the ULEZ charge up to midnight on the third day after your journey (e.g., travel Monday, pay by Thursday midnight) through the Transport for London (TfL) website or the TfL Pay to drive in London app; paying later incurs a higher fee (£18/£21 for Congestion Charge, £12.50 for ULEZ if caught, but a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £180/£90 if you miss the deadline entirely). It's best to pay online or via the app to avoid fines, with Auto Pay being the easiest option for regular travel.

Do I need to pay ULEZ to go to Heathrow Airport?

Yes, you do need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge for Heathrow Airport if your vehicle isn't compliant with the emissions standards, as the airport is within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) for Greater London, effective from August 2023, and the charge applies for driving in the zone 24/7 (except Christmas Day). You'll pay this fee in addition to any other airport drop-off/pick-up charges if your vehicle doesn't meet the ULEZ criteria.