VEHICLE CHECKER

Is your vehicle charged in a Clean Air Zone?

Enter a registration. We'll tell you what it pays in each UK zone, and when its MOT runs out.

Charges checked against each authority's published rates on 28 September 2026.

We don't keep your registration, and there's nothing to pay here — charges go to the council or TfL at the standard price.

Common questions

How do I know if my car is charged in a Clean Air Zone?

Enter the registration above. We look up the vehicle's fuel and emissions standard and show, zone by zone, whether it would pay — and how much. Broadly, a petrol vehicle needs to meet Euro 4 (roughly 2006 onwards) and a diesel Euro 6 (roughly late 2015 onwards).

Which Clean Air Zones charge cars?

Only Birmingham (£8 a day) and Bristol (£9 a day) in England, plus the London ULEZ (£12.50). Bath, Bradford, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Sheffield never charge private cars. Glasgow and Edinburgh ban non-compliant vehicles instead of charging them.

Is this the official checker?

No. It is advisory, built from DVLA and DVSA records and each council's published rules. Taxis, private hire and adapted vehicles are treated differently, and local exemptions apply. The government's own checker is the final word before you pay.

Do you store my registration?

No. The lookup is answered and discarded; we keep no record of who checked what. Results are briefly cached by registration so repeated checks do not hammer the government service.

Don't check — be told

Knowing which zones charge you is one thing; remembering to pay on the day you drive into one is another. CAZ Tracker spots the crossing and reminds you, with a link to the official payment page, before the £120 penalty.

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Zone by zone

Every UK zone and charge, side by side · What happens if you forgot to pay