Hot on the heels of Bristol, the city of Sheffield has announced the details and launch date of its Clean Air Zone. The zone will come into force from February 27, 2023 with charges then put in place for ‘non-compliant’ vehicles. Private cars are exempt.
In light of the cost-of-living crisis, along with potential changes to taxi licensing and known challenges in buying or leasing compliant Vans and Vehicles some exemptions have been made. These exemptions are expected to be in place until June 5th 2023.
Charges in the Sheffield Clean Air Zone
The following vehicles will be charges in the Sheffield Clean Air Zone:
Taxis, including both hackney carriages and private hire vehicles, which are below Euro 6 Diesel or Euro 4 Petrol standards
Light goods vehicles (LGVS) such as vans, campervans and pickup trucks and minibuses which are below Euro 6 Diesel or Euro 4 Petrol standards
Buses and coaches which are below Euro 6 Diesel standards
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) which are below Euro 6 Diesel standards
Financial support schemes will also be in place from December 12, 2022. These measures will be a grant, an interest subsidised loan or a mix of the two.
Further details will be put out by the Council online on December 12.
Charges and how to pay
The Clean Air Zone will not start until Monday 27 February 2023.
Charges do not apply until then.
If your vehicle does not meet the minimum standard, you will have to pay the charge for every day you enter the zone. This would be:
- £10 per day for polluting vans/LGVs and Taxis
- £50 per day for coaches, buses and lorries/HGVs
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will detect non-compliant vehicles entering the zone. This system is defined by the Governments CAZ Framework used for all clean air zones across the country.
Payments will need to be made online. If payments are not made within 7 days, additional penalty charges may apply. The funding from the zone can only be spent on the costs to run the zone, and projects to reducing air pollution in Sheffield.
Do I need to Pay?
There is a simple government website that helps you identify if you need to pay or not. Furthermore, you can ascertain whether the area you live in. Work in or drive through is part of the clean air zone using this map
Electric Vans from Crusader Vans
Electric Vans are very much part of the Cleaner Air Solution. If you are looking to lease an Electric Van, Crusader Vans has a wide range of electric vehicles from all the major manufacturers. With Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall Electric Vans we can also supply the all-new Ford e-Transit.
Crusader Vans can supply vans and deliver free of charge to Sheffield and other cities where Clean Air Zones are currently in force or coming into effect soon. Call 01825 701 200 and speak to the van leasing experts.
