Click to compare cheap quotes from top insurers & save up to 50% on your car insurance* ->
In order to reduce harmful levels of Nitrogen Dioxide in the city's air, Sheffield City Council has announced plans to start charging drivers of private hire and commercial vehicles that do not meet the minimum emission standards set by the government. The minimum emissions standards for vehicles to not be charged are:
Charging for non-compliant vehicles will begin in 2023.
We are committed to doing all we can to limit the public health implications such as permanent damage to children's lungs, strokes, lung cancer and cardiovascular disease" - Councillor Julie Grocutt
The annual cost of air pollution to the UK is £20 billion and 40,000 lives. In Sheffield alone, air pollution contributes to 500 deaths a year.
In order to protect the health of the city's residents, the Sheffield CAZ will aim to reduce harmful emissions in the city by charging drivers of polluting taxis, vans, LGVs, coaches, buses, lorries and HGVs a daily fee to enter the zone.
Charges for local Hackney carriage taxis and LGVs will not begin until 5 June, 2023. However, charging for all other non-compliant coaches, buses, lorries and HGVs will begin on 27 February, 2023.
Private cars and motorcycles will not be charged.
Charging for non-compliant coaches, buses, lorries and HGVs will begin on 27 February, 2023.
Non-compliant vans, Hackney carriage taxis and LGVs will not face charges until 5 June, 2023.
If your vehicle does not meet the minimum standard, you will be charged a daily fee to enter the zone, dependant on your vehicle type. This would be:
Charges apply daily, so if you're entering and exiting the zone multiple times on the same day, you will only need to pay once.
But, if you drive in the zone across two days, for example before midnight and after midnight, you'll need to pay two daily charges.
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.
There are two types of exemptions:
National exemptions - these exemptions are automatic and you don't need to apply for them.
Local exemptions - if your vehicle falls under any of these categories, you will need to apply for exemption via the Sheffield City Council website.
More information on the range of local exemptions will be launched on Monday 12 December 2022. Stay tuned!
Financial support will be available from Monday, 12th December for those replacing or upgrading vehicles.
Eligible businesses and residents may be able to apply for financial support to upgrade to cleaner vehicles. Financial support will be available in the form of a grant, an interest subsidised loan or a mix of the two.
Additionally, if you replaced a polluting vehicle after 26 October 2021 you may also be eligible for a retrospective grant. This would cover a proportion of what you paid for the new cleaner vehicle.
More information will be available on Monday, 12 December, 2022.
The Clean Air Zone will cover the inner ring road and city centre, including Park Square and the A61/Parkway junction.
As you drive towards the zone, you’ll start to see CAZ signs. Look out initially for the temporary red CAZ awareness signs and then later for the green cloud Class C symbol.
Get the latest from Caura
.jpeg)
Learn about all things Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) including what can cause the DPF light to turn on, how long you can continue driving in this state, and what steps you should take if the DPF light comes on.
.png)
Explore the benefits of scheduling a car service before an MOT test and how it could save you time, money, and stress down the road.
.jpeg)
The simple answer is no. In this blog, we’ll delve into the reasons why to provide a bit more clarity. We’ll also give you clear steps on how to check tax and MOT to avoid potential problems down the line.
.png)
There are no barriers or payments booths, so payments need to be made online. Find out how you can pay the Dart Charge PCN quickly to reduce the cost of the fine as well as contact details for the Dart Charge customer service.
.png)