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If you drive a vehicle through Bath's Clean air Zone you may be charged a fee.

 

What is the Clean Air Zone?

Several areas in Bath currently suffer from unacceptable levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). The Clean Air Zone aims to reduce these harmful levels of NO₂ because of the role that poor air quality plays in damaging health.

Drivers of non-compliant vehicles must pay a charge to drive through the zone. 

 

How does it work?

Daily charges apply 24 hours a day (midnight to midnight), 7 days a week, all year round when entering or driving in Bath’s Clean Air Zone. 

You can pay up to 6 days in advance, on the day the vehicle is driven in the zone, or in the following 6 days.

Warning We do not issue reminders.

 

Who needs to pay the Clean Air Zone charge?

If you drive a private car or motorbike you do not need to pay the charge

Horseboxes, commercial vehicles, motorhomes and some campers may need to pay.

Warning The GOV.UK checker service only checks vehicles that are registered in the UK. However, charges will apply to any non-compliant, chargeable vehicle travelling in the zone, even if it is registered outside the UK - except private cars and motorbikes.

 

How to pay the charge

Daily charges apply 24 hours a day (midnight to midnight), 7 days a week, all year round when entering or driving in Bath’s Clean Air Zone. 

You can pay up to 6 days in advance, on the day the vehicle is driven in the zone, or in the following 6 days.

Warning You will not receive a reminder. If you do not pay in time you may receive a fine.

 

How to pay a fine

If you have received a fine there are a number of ways to pay.

Find out about paying a fine

 

How to challenge a fine

If you think you have received a fine in error, or have mitigating circumstances that you want to tell us about, you can challenge a clean air zone fine. You can do this online or by post.

Find out more about challenging a fine