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Bristol will launch its Clean Air Zone this time next month, on November 28, with the council and drivers looking to slash emissions in the city. Even those who are simply driving through the city face a charge if their vehicle is not compliant with the emissions rules.
Private petrol and diesel cars will face a daily charge of £9 for driving inside the area, in addition to taxis and LGVs under 3.5 tonnes.
Some motorists, namely HGV, bus and coach drivers, will face a daily charge of £100.
Charges will apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week and non-compliant vehicles would only be charged once in each 24-hour period.
Some motorists are being warned that older and more polluting vehicles will be charged.
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Mayor of Bristol, Martin Rees, has praised the scheme for helping lower pollution rates in the city and promote the uptake of cleaner transport methods.
He said: “This is an important step on our journey to cleaner air and creating a healthier future for everyone in Bristol.
“We need to reduce harmful pollution in the city and reach the legal limits set by Government in the shortest time possible, but we also want to give those who need it, a bit more time to prepare.
“That could mean upgrading or changing a vehicle or trying out different and more sustainable ways to travel instead.”
The Clean Air Zone will also involve changes to traffic signal timings to improve traffic flows.
Bristol City Council has secured £5.9million in funding to invest in sustainable travel solutions.
This includes bicycle and e-bike trials, adult cycle training, scooter rental credits, bus tickets, train vouchers, car club credits and free travel planning sessions.
Over 2,000 active travel offers have already been given out to people in Bristol.
The Government website states that a handful of other cities are still set to bring in Clean Air Zones in the near future.
This will include Greater Manchester, which is under review, Sheffield in early 2023 and Tyneside in late 2022 or early 2023.
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