How to check your vehicle for Clean Air Zone charges

To avoid unexpected daily charges, you must check if your work vehicle meets the emissions standards for Clean Air Zones (CAZ) and London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). For diesel vans, the general standard is Euro 6, and for petrol, it's Euro 4. The quickest and most reliable way to confirm this is by using the official GOV.UK vehicle checker.

How to check your vehicle

It only takes a minute to check your vehicle's status. Follow these simple steps:

1. Have your vehicle's number plate (registration number) ready.
2. Go to the official 'Driving in a Clean Air Zone' service on the GOV.UK website.
3. Enter your number plate and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. The service will instantly tell you which zones you will need to pay a charge in.

If the checker shows your vehicle is compliant, you won't have to pay a charge. If it is not compliant, you will be liable for a daily fee every time you enter a zone during its operating hours.

Tip: Clean Air Zones are active in many cities across the UK, not just London. It's a good idea to check your vehicle now so you can plan ahead and budget for any potential charges or consider upgrading your vehicle in the future.