The south west corner of Portsmouth is a smoke control area, which limits fuel usage to smokeless fuels in the area – except where approved combustion equipment is used.
Does Portsmouth have a clean air zone?
We enforce Portsmouth’s Clean Air Zone using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) which records the registration plate of vehicles travelling within the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone boundary. Motorists are made aware when they are about to enter the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) as every entry to the zone is clearly signed.
Does Portsmouth have a low emission zone?
Some drivers and operators of specific vehicles may not need to pay to drive in the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ). These are known as exemptions, and there are both national and local exemptions. In Portsmouth, there are also some exemptions for some specialist vehicles.
What cars are exempt from Clean Air Zone Portsmouth?
All vehicles that have an Emergency Service Vehicle tax class are exempt from paying a charge to use the Portsmouth CAZ.
This includes:
- Ambulances (including veterinary ambulances)
- Fire Engines.
- Fire Service vehicles.
- Police vehicles.
- Mine Rescue vehicles.
- Lifeboat Haulage vehicles.
- Lighthouse Authority vehicles.
Do I have to pay to drive into Portsmouth?
Daily CAZ charges
A daily charge will be issued to the most polluting vehicles for driving in the zone. These are referred to as ‘non-compliant’ vehicles. *you may be charged in Clean Air Zones within other cities. It is important to pay the CAZ charge when you enter the zone.
Is Portsmouth a smoke control area?
The south west corner of Portsmouth is a smoke control area, which limits fuel usage to smokeless fuels in the area – except where approved combustion equipment is used. Chimneys for larger industrial sites across the city may need to be approved by pollution control.
Is Gunwharf Quays in the Clean Air Zone?
The CAZ covers the South West of Portsmouth and includes areas such as Gunwharf Quays and the University of Portsmouth North Zone. For the Portsmouth CAZ ‘non-compliant’ vehicles are those that do not meet Euro 6 standards if diesel, or Euro 4 if petrol.
How do I know if ive gone through a low emission zone?
Other than ULEZ signage throughout the chargeable area, there are no toll booths or barriers. The only way you will know if you have driven through the ULEZ area without paying is when the official letter comes through your letterbox!
How do I know if I have entered a low emission zone?
Advance information signs appear on major roads, indicating the distance to the boundary. On the approach to the boundary, directional signs show which routes take you into the ULEZ and which don’t. Signs are at every boundary point telling you when you’re entering the zone.
Where is the ULEZ zone in Portsmouth?
Private cars, motorcycles and vans will not be charged, as the government has approved our plans for a charging Class B CAZ. The zone is approximately 3km2, and is located to the south west of Portsmouth.
What age car is exempt from Clean Air Zone?
HGVs, buses and coaches will have to pay £50 a day to use the zone. For all other vehicles, the charge is reduced to £8. Vehicles with a disabled or disabled passenger tax class are permanently exempt from the CAZ, as are historic vehicles over 40 years old, motorcycles and school buses.
What cars get charged in Clean Air Zone?
Exemptions
- a vehicle that’s ultra low emission.
- a disabled passenger tax class vehicle.
- a disabled tax class vehicle.
- a military vehicle.
- a historic vehicle.
- a vehicle retrofitted with technology accredited by the Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme ( CVRAS )
- certain types of agricultural vehicles.
What vehicles are charged in Clean Air Zone?
Most vehicles need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or you must pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive inside the zone. This includes: Cars, motorcycles, vans and specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes)
How polluted is Portsmouth?
According to the new map – produced by the non-profit group the Central Office of Public Interest (Copi) and Imperial College London – more than a third of Portsmouth homes endure the highest pollution levels. The city’s pollution levels match the highest rates recorded outside of Slough and London.
Is Portsmouth easy to drive?
According to the DVSA, Portsmouth Driving Test Centre has a pass rate of 53.3 per cent, 4,072 out of 7,636 people. It is 13th easiest centre in the South-East (out of 29) and the 153rd easiest centre in the UK (from 324 in total).
How do I know if my car is exempt from congestion charge?
If you already have an account, sign in to Pay to drive in London to check if a discount or exemption applies to your vehicle – and what charges you would need to pay.
This tool checks for:
- Congestion Charge.
- Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
- Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit.
How do I know if I am in a smoke control area?
Get in touch with your local council to find out if you live in a smoke control area, their environmental services department will be able to help you. In a smoke control area, you can only burn fuel on the list of authorised fuels.
Can I have a log burner in a smokeless zone?
Wood is not specifically listed as a smokeless fuel, so many people assume they can’t burn it in smokeless zones. However, by using a DEFRA-certified stove (also known as an exempt appliance), good quality, dry wood can be used safely.
What can you burn in a smoke control zone?
In a smoke control area, you can only burn fuels that are on the list of authorised fuels, RTB (Ready to burn) wood or ‘smokeless’ fuels, unless you’re using an exempt appliance, such as, anthracite, semi-anthracite, gas or low volatile steam coal.
Can you smoke in Gunwharf Quays?
To ensure the health and safety of our guests, we ask that visitors respect and show due consideration for the Centre, environment and other users by: Adhering to our no smoking policy within the malls.
Where does the Clean Air Zone start in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has now introduced a Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Cars, vans and motorcycles going to and from our car ferry port on Gunwharf Road will not be charged and can continue to use our services as usual. The only vehicles to be charged will be older taxis, private hire vehicles, buses, coaches and lorries (HGVs).