Is there a congestion charge to drive into Birmingham?

The charge is of £8 per day for cars, vans and taxis or £50 a day for coaches, buses and HGVs. We enforce Birmingham's Clean Air Zone using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) which record the registration plate of vehicles travelling within the A4540 Middleway (but not the Middleway itself).

How do I know if I have to pay Birmingham congestion charge?

Check your vehicle online to see if you'll need to pay to drive in the Clean Air Zone. You'll need to know your number plate. There are cameras inside the Clean Air Zone to spot vehicles that need to pay. You might be able to apply for a temporary exemption permit if you live or work in the Clean Air Zone.

How much does it cost to drive into Birmingham?

Birmingham's Clean Air Zone went live on 1 June 2021 and from 14 June 2021, owners of the most high-polluting vehicles will be charged to drive within the A4540 Middleway (but not the Middleway itself) unless they are exempt. The charges are: £8 for cars, taxis and LGVs (vans) £50 for coaches, buses and HGVs.

What cars in Birmingham do not pay congestion charge?

Which cars avoid Congestion Charge in Birmingham? Cars that typically avoid the Congestion Charge in Birmingham include electric vehicles (EVs), registered disabled passenger vehicles, and vehicles meeting specific low emission standards (euro 6 for diesel and euro 4 for petrol).

How do I check if I have to pay congestion charge?

Using the congestion charge checker is as easy as entering your number plate. This will tell you whether or not you need to pay the charge. You can also enter a London postcode or address to see if it falls within the Congestion Charge Zone (CCZ).

Clean Air Zone Birmingham & What You Should Know

Can I check if I've entered the congestion zone?

Postcode and map search

Enter a postcode to see if it's inside one or more of the charging zones. Results will not be displayed on the map.

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

If you haven't paid the Congestion Charge when you should have, we'll send you a formal notification - a PCN.

Can you drive into Birmingham city Centre?

Birmingham congestion charge map

The zone itself extends to cover all roads within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road, though not the road itself. This covers popular areas such as Digbeth, the city centre, and the Jewellery Quarter. The zone is sign posted to show drivers that they are about to enter the zone.

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.

How do I avoid the congestion charge in Birmingham?

Use Public Transport: Utilize buses, trams, and trains for city travel to bypass the charge. Car Pooling: Share rides with others to reduce individual charges. Off-Peak Travel: Plan your visits during non-chargeable hours (e.g., evenings or weekends).

How do I know if I drive in 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.

Which cars have to pay Clean Air Zone 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.

Which cars qualify for Birmingham Clean Air Zone?

Charges for driving in the Birmingham Clean Air Zone apply 7 days a week from midnight to midnight, all year round. The emissions standards to avoid the charge are Euro 6 or better for Diesel and LPG vehicles, Euro 4 or better for Petrol. Hybrid standards are based on whatever petrol or diesel engine the vehicle has.

Do I need to pay to go into Birmingham?

The charge is of £8 per day for cars, vans and taxis or £50 a day for coaches, buses and HGVs. We enforce Birmingham's Clean Air Zone using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) which record the registration plate of vehicles travelling within the A4540 Middleway (but not the Middleway itself).

What happens if you forget to pay congestion charge Birmingham?

You may receive a £120 penalty charge if you have driven a chargeable (i.e. non-compliant) vehicle in the Clean Air Zone and have not paid the relevant daily fee or have a valid exemption in place.

Where does the congestion charge start in Birmingham?

Where is the Birmingham Clean Air Zone? Illustrated in the attached image the Birmingham congestion charge zone includes all roads in the A4540 ring road. This includes the city centre, Digbeth, Jewellery Quarter, and parts of Bordesley and Newtown.

What year cars are allowed in Birmingham Clean Air Zone?

The CAZ operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and affects diesel cars not meeting Euro 6 emission regulations (mostly those sold prior to 2016), and petrol models not meeting Euro 4 rules (mainly pre-2005/6 cars). Over 300 warning signs with a green-and-white cloud surround the zone.

How do I check if I need to pay ULEZ?

carwow's free ULEZ checker uses your vehicle's registration to tell you if your vehicle is compliant and whether you'll need to pay the £12.50 ULEZ charge. The ULEZ expanded in August 2023 and now covers most of London within the M25.

What happens if you forget to pay a Clean Air Zone Birmingham?

If you forget to pay the fee, you'll get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) in the post for a £120 fine. This is reduced to £60 if you pay it within 14 days. If your vehicle meets the emission standards, the app will automatically tell you that you're exempt and you don't have to pay the charge.

How do I know if I have to pay Clean Air Zone charge?

You can check if you'll need to pay a charge for a vehicle before you drive in a clean air zone. If you're a business, you can check and pay for multiple vehicles. Use the online service to check or pay a charge in a clean air zone. The zones operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.

What age car is exempt from Clean Air Zone?

Vehicles with a disabled passenger tax class are permanently exempt from the CAZ, as are historic vehicles over 40 years old, motorcycles and school buses.

Are cars allowed on Broad Street Birmingham?

Please note you will not be able to drive along the full length of Broad Street. The section of Broad Street from Sheepcote Street to Bridge Street is open for access to frontages and taxi pick up points only. Please do not try to drive here unless you are completing a delivery/pick up.

What do I do if I forgot to pay Congestion Charge?

If you do not pay the PCN within 28 days of the date of service, the original penalty amount will increase by 50% and a charge certificate will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. You have 14 days from the date of service in which to pay this.

Where does Congestion Charge start?

The Congestion Charge in London covers approximately the area from Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.

How do I avoid Congestion Charge?