The Bradford Clean Air Zone began in September 2022 and now certain vehicles will have to pay a charge if they enter the “zone”.

Charges for people driving in the city’s Clean Air Zone apply from midnight to midnight, seven days a week throughout the whole year and it applies when entering and leaving the area.

It’s thought the recent rules will “ensure” Bradford meets the legal limits for pollution in the district to improve air quality, according to Bradford Council.

But if you’re planning a journey any time soon, you might be wondering what vehicles will be charged as part of the Clean Air Zone policy.

Is my car exempt from Bradford Clean Air Zone?

Those who are driving a passenger car or motorbike do not need to pay and this applies if you live outside the Bradford district or if you use your vehicle for work purposes, explains Bradford Council.

This does not include taxis and private hire vehicles and private cars and motorbikes may be charged in zones in other cities.

However, vehicles that “do not meet emissions standards” will be charged to drive in the Clean Air Zone.

The council states: “Light Goods Vehicles and Car-Derived Vans that do not meet the emissions standards required are chargeable regardless of their use, be it private or business.

“Campervans and Motorhomes are chargeable if they do not meet the emissions standards according to their body type and vehicle class.

“Bradford residents and businesses can apply for an exemption to charges for such vehicles, provided they were owned before 26 September 2022.”

You can check on the government website before you travel to see if your vehicle will be charged by inputting your registration number.

How can I pay the daily charge for Bradford Clean Air Zone?

To pay the daily charge for the Bradford Clean Air Zone, this can be done online at www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones or you can call the National Contact Centre on 0300 029 8888 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and Saturday, 8am to 4pm).

Bradford Council says: “You can pay six days before the day of your visit, on the day of your visit or up to six days after the day of your visit.”