Newcastle CAZ Checker
Check whether your vehicle may be charged in the Tyneside Clean Air Zone.
Check Your Vehicle
Enter the registration and select the correct vehicle type. Always confirm the final result through the official service.
Check whether your vehicle may need to pay
Enter a UK registration, choose the zone and select how the vehicle is registered or used.
About This Clean Air Zone
The official zone covers parts of Newcastle and Gateshead.
Who may be charged?
Private cars are not generally charged, but some taxis, vans and heavier vehicles may be.
Before you travel
- Check the registration and vehicle category.
- Check the official boundary map.
- Review exemptions before paying.
- Pay only through the official service.
Official information
Rules, charges and exemptions may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Newcastle have a Clean Air Zone (CAZ)?
Yes. Newcastle is within the Tyneside Clean Air Zone (CAZ) which covers parts of Newcastle and Gateshead. The zone was created to improve air quality by reducing vehicle emission.
What vehicles are charged in the Newcastle CAZ?
Failure to comply may result in charges:
• Taxis and private hire vehicles
• Vans and light goods vehicles (LGVs)
• Buses & Coaches
• Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs)
Under the current scheme, private cars and motorcycles are free of charges.