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Bristol Clean Air Zone

Forgot to pay the Bristol Clean Air Zone?

Bristol’s zone is small but covers busy destinations, so it’s easy to drive into without realising. You have six days after the day you drove in to pay.

Pay the £9 charge within 6 days after the day you drove in, using GOV.UK’s Drive in a Clean Air Zone service. After that, Bristol City Council issues a £120 penalty charge notice.

Updated 25 September 2026 · By the EveryDrive team

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Do you owe the Bristol Clean Air Zone charge?

Compliant vehicles — petrol Euro 4, diesel Euro 6, or electric — don’t pay. Check your registration and the address you visited on our Bristol Clean Air Zone page.

How do I pay the Bristol CAZ charge late?

  1. Go to GOV.UK’s Drive in a Clean Air Zone service.
  2. Enter your registration and choose Bristol.
  3. Select the date(s) you drove in — up to 6 days back.
  4. Pay by card.

Missed the 6 days? What the Bristol CAZ PCN costs

Bristol City Council issues a penalty charge notice of £120, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days, plus the £9 charge. You can challenge it with the council within 28 days and then appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal if rejected.

How do I avoid it next time?

EveryDrive notices when your phone enters the Bristol zone, tells you whether your vehicle is charged, and reminds you before the deadline.

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Never forget the Bristol CAZ again

EveryDrive spots when you enter the Clean Air Zone and reminds you within the 6-day window, so it never turns into a £120 penalty.

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AB12 CDE just entered Bristol Clean Air Zone — a charge may apply.

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Unpaid Clean Air Zone charge

AB12 CDE at Bristol Clean Air Zone, yesterday, is still unpaid.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to pay the Bristol Clean Air Zone?

Up to 6 days after the day you drove in the zone.

How much is the Bristol Clean Air Zone fine?

£120, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days, plus the unpaid daily charge.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Charges and rules can change — always check the official scheme website. EveryDrive is not affiliated with TfL or any local authority.