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Newcastle Clean Air Zone: do I need to pay?

Newcastle and Gateshead share one Class C Clean Air Zone covering Newcastle city centre and the Tyne bridges. Private cars are not charged.

No, private cars don’t pay the Newcastle Clean Air Zone. Non-compliant vans, taxis and private hire vehicles pay £12.50 a day; HGVs, buses and coaches pay £50.

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Map of the Tyneside Clean Air Zone (Newcastle & Gateshead) boundary
Approximate Newcastle Clean Air Zone boundary, simplified for display. Use the checker below for a specific address.

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Do cars pay the Newcastle Clean Air Zone?

No. The Newcastle and Gateshead zone is Class C, so private cars drive in free.

Who pays the Newcastle Clean Air Zone?

Non-compliant vans, LGVs, taxis and private hire vehicles pay £12.50 a day. HGVs, buses and coaches pay £50. Because the zone includes the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges area, van drivers crossing between Gateshead and Newcastle often enter it without meaning to.

How do I pay the Newcastle Clean Air Zone charge?

  1. Use the government’s Drive in a Clean Air Zone service — it covers every Clean Air Zone in England.
  2. Enter the registration and choose the zone and the date(s) you drove in.
  3. Pay by card. You can pay up to 6 days before, on the day, or by 11:59pm on the sixth day after you drove in. You can also pay by phone on 0300 029 8888.

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Driving a van or taxi in Newcastle or Gateshead?

Cars aren’t charged, but older vans, taxis and lorries are. EveryDrive spots when you enter the zone, tells you whether your vehicle is charged, and reminds you within the 6-day payment window.

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AB12 CDE just entered Tyneside Clean Air Zone (Newcastle & Gateshead) — a charge may apply.

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Unpaid Clean Air Zone charge

AB12 CDE at Tyneside Clean Air Zone (Newcastle & Gateshead), yesterday, is still unpaid.

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Frequently asked questions

Do cars pay the Newcastle Clean Air Zone?

No. Private cars are not charged in the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone.

How much is the Newcastle Clean Air Zone for vans?

£12.50 a day for non-compliant vans and LGVs.

Is the Tyne Bridge in the Clean Air Zone?

Yes, the Tyne Bridge is inside the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone.

Charge details last updated 28 September 2026. Charges and rules can change — always confirm on the official scheme website before you pay. EveryDrive is not affiliated with any scheme operator.