Oxford (ZEZ Pilot) Clean Air Zone

England

Zero Emission Zone (Pilot)•Active since 2022-02-28

Zone Information

Zone Type

Zero Emission Zone (Pilot)

Class

Class N/A

Coverage

Oxford city centre pilot area (a few central streets including New Road, Bonn Square, Queen Street, Cornmarket Street, New Inn Hall Street, Market Street, Ship Street, St Michael’s Street).

Introduction Date

2022-02-28

Operating Hours

7:00am – 7:00pm daily (charges apply during these hours)

Private Cars Charged

Yes

Key Details

Emission Standards

Required standards for vehicles

Zero-emission vehicles (electric) pay £0; Ultra-low emission (<75g/km CO2) vehicles pay £2/day (to rise to £4 in Aug 2025); Euro 4 petrol or Euro 6 diesel vehicles pay £4/day (rising to £8 in 2025); more polluting vehicles pay £10/day (rising to £20 in 2025).

Daily Charges

Charges for non-compliant vehicles

£2 – £10 per day currently (depending on vehicle emissions category), doubling from August 2025.

Penalties

Fines for non-payment

£60 Penalty Charge Notice (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days) for not paying the required ZEZ charge, increasing to £90 after 28 days.

Charging Notes

Important information

All petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles are charged in the ZEZ pilot zone (only 100% electric vehicles are exempt from charges).

Towns Covered

Oxford (City Centre pilot zone)

Iconic Landmarks

Carfax Tower

Oxford Covered Market

Cornmarket Street

Zone Map

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