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Portsmouth CAZ Checker

Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (Class B)

Portsmouth runs a Class B zone — cars, vans and motorbikes are all exempt. Only non-compliant taxis, PHVs, HGVs, buses and coaches pay. £10 per day for taxis, £50 per day for HGVs and coaches.

Launched

Launched 29 November 2021

Coverage

Southern half of Portsea Island, including the city centre, Old Portsmouth and the ferry port.

Standards

Euro 4 petrol · Euro 6 diesel

HGVs / Coaches

£50 / day

/ FAQ

Portsmouth CAZ questions

Do private vehicles pay Portsmouth's CAZ?+

No. Portsmouth is a Class B zone, so private cars, vans and motorbikes are all exempt. Only non-compliant taxis, PHVs, HGVs, buses and coaches are charged.

How much does Portsmouth's CAZ cost?+

£10 per day for non-compliant taxis and PHVs. £50 per day for non-compliant HGVs, buses and coaches.

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