Use this guide before driving into a city you do not know, after buying a car, or if you have received a penalty charge notice for a clean air zone. Have your vehicle registration number, V5C logbook and the dates you plan to travel ready.
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Find which zones are on your route
Several English cities run clean air zones, London has the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and Scottish cities have low emission zones that work differently. Check your route against the official lists on GOV.UK for English zones, Transport for London for London, and the Scottish Government's low emission zone information for Scotland. Zones and the vehicle types they cover change, so check before each new trip.
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