Newcastle & Gateshead Clean Air Zone

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Newcastle & Gateshead Clean Air Zone Explained

The Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone launched on 30th January 2023, you will be charged to enter this zone if your vehicle is non compliant. This is to encourage you to switch to a newer, more eco-friendly, lower emission model as pollution causes a wide range of health problems. Check if your vehicle is compliant in the checker above.

Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone: where will it be?

The zone will cover most of Newcastle city centre and routes over the Tyne, Swing, High Level, and Redheugh Bridges.

Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone: which vehicles will be charged?

There will be no charge to enter if you have a private car or motorcycle – irrespective of its emissions. In contrast if you drive a taxi, private hire vehicle, light goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, bus, or coach that cannot meet a minimum emission standard you will be charged. The table below reveals which standard your vehicle will have to meet to enter the zone for free.

Type of Vehicle	Minimum emission standard	Approximate vehicle registration date required to meet standard
Taxi, private hire vehicle	Diesel: Euro 6 Petrol: Euro 4	Diesel: after September 2015 Petrol: generally after 2005, but vehicles that meet this standard have been available since 2001
Light goods vehicle	Diesel: Euro 6 Petrol: Euro 4	Diesel: after September 2016 Petrol: after January 2006
Heavy goods vehicle, bus, coach	Euro VI	After 2014

Check City Clean Air & Low Emission Zones

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Daily charges for buses, coaches, taxis and HGVs in the inner ring.

Scotland’s first LEZ – phased rules now apply to cars and vans.

City centre restrictions – full enforcement from 2024.

Applies to central Edinburgh – non-compliant vehicles will be fined.

Targeting older vehicles in the city centre to cut pollution.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the “Newcastle & Gateshead clean air zone” start?

Newcastle Clean Air Zone charges will be introduced in phases. If you have a non-compliant taxi, private hire vehicle, bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle you will pay from January 30th 2023. In contrast, you pay from July 2023 if you have a light goods vehicle.

How much will the charges be?

The charge will be £12.50 per day if your taxi, private hire vehicle, or light goods vehicle cannot meet its emission standard. This will increase to £50 for a bus, coach, or heavy goods vehicle.

When will the charges apply?

Charges will apply 24 hours a day, everyday. Payments will be taken online.

Where is the clean air zone in Newcastle?

The zone will cover most of Newcastle city centre and routes over the Tyne, Swing, High Level, and Redheugh Bridges.

How will I spot the clean air zone?

The Clean Air Zone will be marked by 43 signs at its entry points, and more within. There will be signs on the approaching roads, too.

What about financial support?

You might get a grant if you cannot afford to switch to a newer, more eco-friendly vehicle. Details will be available in due course.

What cars are exempt from the clean air zone Newcastle?

There will be no charge to enter if you have a private car or motorcycle – irrespective of its emissions. In contrast if you drive a taxi, private hire vehicle, light goods vehicle, heavy goods vehicle, bus, or coach that cannot meet a minimum emission standard you will be charged. The emission standards are Euro 6 for diesel vehicles and Euro 4 for Petrol.