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The fastest way to check if your car is ULEZ exempt

After the ULEZ expansion in 2021, thousands of drivers have faced Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) of up to £160 for missed payments of the ULEZ charge. Find out what it means for your car to be ULEZ compliant, how to check if you’re exempt from the charge, or how to pay it quickly using Caura.

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A gear shift for London AutoPay charges

There’s a lot of talk in the news about the ULEZ expansion going live on August 29th 2023, which is predicted to increase TfL’s annual revenue from the zone to a whopping £300 million.

Bristol Clean Air Zone road sign showing the Class D CAZ
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Bristol Clean Air Zone: Residents' opinions revealed

Nitrogen dioxide levels in Bristol have risen above the legal health limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter, with some towns reaching levels of 16.6 micrograms per cubic meter. To protect the health of its residents, the elderly and the most vulnerable, Bristol City Council announced the implementation of a Clean Air Zone bordered around its most polluting regions.

Sheffield city centre
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Sheffield CAZ explained

In a bid to reduce harmful emissions caused by the most polluting vehicles, Sheffield is implementing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) on the 27th of February. The zone will cover the Sheffield city centre and inner ring roads. You can view a map of the Sheffield Clean Air Zone here.

Newcastle City Centre
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How to prepare for the upcoming Newcastle CAZ

“More than 36,000 people die in the UK every year due to poor air quality. That includes hundreds on Tyneside. This is a move to address that” – Council leader Nick Kemp, of Labour.

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Pay the Birmingham CAZ charge in seconds on Caura

Caura makes the new Birmingham Clean Air Zone simple with payments in less than 5 seconds...

Birmingham Clean Air Zone sign on the road showing the Class D category
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How have Clean Air Zones impacted drivers across the UK?

Clean Air Zones have taken their toll on drivers in Birmingham and London, and the stats are eye-watering. Birmingham and London are Class D zones, affecting all drivers of non-compliant vehicles, not just commercial ones.

Road in Bristol with CAZ road sign
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A guide to navigating the Bristol CAZ

Driving into Bristol soon? Whether you live locally or are going to visit Bristol for the first time, you’re going to need to be aware of the new Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ).