Clean Air Zone Sheffield: Charges, Exemptions & How to Appeal a Fine

Driving into Sheffield? What You Need to Know About CAZ Charges and Parking Fines

If you’ve got a delivery, day out, or business in Sheffield, you may have to deal with the city’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) — and the risk of fines if your vehicle doesn’t comply.

But here’s the good news: most private cars and motorcycles don’t pay a thing. The zone is mainly for vans, taxis, HGVs, and buses.

This full guide walks you through:

• Who pays the charge

• Where the zone is

• Exemptions you might qualify for

• What to do if you get fined — and how Resolvo helps

🚦 What Is Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone?

Sheffield launched its CAZ in February 2023. It’s a Class C zone, which means it charges non-compliant commercial vehicles — but private cars and motorbikes are completely exempt.

The zone operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

📍 Where Is the CAZ?

The CAZ covers Sheffield’s city centre inside the Inner Ring Road (A61). It includes key routes and access to major destinations like:

• Moor Street

• Arundel Gate

• Commercial Street

• Sheffield Train Station area

Check your route with Sheffield Council’s CAZ map.

🚗 Who Has to Pay the Sheffield CAZ Charge?

Charged if your vehicle is non-compliant:

• Vans and light goods vehicles: £10/day

• Taxis and private hire vehicles: £10/day

• Minibuses: £10/day

• Buses, coaches, HGVs: £50/day

• Large motorhomes and horseboxes (over 3.5t): £50/day

Not charged:

• Private cars (petrol or diesel, any age)

• Motorcycles and mopeds

• Electric and hybrid vehicles (ULEV compliant)

Vehicle Emission Standards:

• Petrol vehicles: must meet Euro 4 (typically registered after 2006)

• Diesel vehicles: must meet Euro 6 (typically registered after late 2015)

Check instantly if your vehicle is compliant using Resolvo’s [Free Emissions Checker].

💷 What If You Don’t Pay the Charge?

You can pay:

• Up to 6 days before you drive

• On the day of travel

• Or up to 6 days after

Use the GOV.UK CAZ payment portal.

Forgot to pay?

• You’ll receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for £120

• Reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days

• You’ll also still owe the original CAZ fee

🛑 Exemptions & Discounts — And How to Apply

✅ Automatic National Exemptions (No need to apply):

• Vehicles in the disabled tax class

• Historic vehicles (over 40 years old)

• Military vehicles

• ULEVs (ultra-low emission vehicles)

• Retrofit-certified vehicles (with CVRAS approval)

📝 Local Exemptions — You MUST Apply:

🔗 Apply for an exemption or discount on Sheffield.gov.uk

Important:

• A Blue Badge alone does NOT exempt your vehicle

• You must apply before you travel — no backdating

• Each exemption is only valid for Sheffield, not other UK cities

✉️ Got a Fine You Want to Fight?

Whether it’s a CAZ charge or a general parking fine from Sheffield Council, you have options.

✅ With Resolvo, You Can:

• Upload your PCN (optional)

• Describe what happened

• Instantly get a structured appeal letter — free, fast, and based on UK parking law

🚀 [Start your fine appeal now with Resolvo]

💡 How to Avoid a Sheffield CAZ Fine

• Check your reg before you travel using Resolvo

• Plan routes outside the Inner Ring Road if your vehicle’s non-compliant

• Apply early for any discounts or exemptions

• Keep proof of payment or appeal in case of system error

🧠 Final Thoughts

Sheffield’s CAZ is designed to clean up air quality — not to punish drivers. Still, confusion about who pays, how to apply for exemptions, or what counts as compliant can easily lead to unfair fines.

Use Resolvo to:

• Check if your vehicle qualifies

• Pay only if you must

• Fight back if you were fined unfairly

Because a mistake shouldn't cost you £120.

🛡️ Appeal your Sheffield parking or CAZ fine now — 100% free.