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Sheffield Clean Air Zone Doesn't Charge Private Cars
Sheffield's Clean Air Zone has been running since February 2023, but it only charges lorries, vans, buses, coaches and taxis. Private cars are not charged at all. If you received a penalty charge notice for driving your private car in Sheffield's Clean Air Zone, it was issued in error.
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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Scan my ticketSources
- Sheffield CAZ Order
- Transport Act 2000
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