Sheffield CAZ — Class C Private Car Exemption

Sheffield CAZ (live since Feb 2023) is Class C, charging only HGVs, LGVs, buses, coaches and taxis. Private cars are not charged. PCNs to private cars are administrative errors.

Legal basis

Sheffield Clean Air Zone Order; Transport Act 2000

How to identify this in your case

Sheffield CAZ PCN issued to a private car (M1 category) used for personal travel.

Sample appeal wording

To: Sheffield City Council CAZ Team Re: CAZ PCN [PCN_NUMBER] — Vehicle [VRM] Sheffield CAZ is Class C, which does not charge private cars. My vehicle is a private [MAKE/MODEL] for social-domestic-pleasure use (V5C / insurance schedule enclosed). The PCN is in error. Please cancel. Yours faithfully, [Driver Name]

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

Sheffield CAZ Order
Transport Act 2000