Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are a part of the 2017 Air Quality Plan to curb roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions which are linked with public health issues. Southampton opts for non-charging policies, mainly aimed at private hire and public transport vehicles, instead of a fee-charging CAZ. These have been in place since 2019 serving as the city’s NO2 pollution reducing efforts.   Although these measures mean that you don’t pay, if you drive a petrol or diesel vehicle in Southampton, you’re still polluting. In this guide we’ll help Southampton drivers understand the city’s clean air measures, the need to switch to...

After being paused by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, plans for the introduction of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to Edinburgh are now back up and running. On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Edinburgh city councillors approved proposals for the introduction of a city centre LEZ in spring 2022.  If you’re unsure about what this means for you, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll take a look at the proposed map of the LEZ, what you could be charged for driving there, and permitted alternatives to non-compliant vehicles.  Edinburgh LEZ Map The proposed LEZ has a perimeter of 10.7km...

As England comes out of lockdown, motorcycle and moped Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) will be allowed to resume from the 29th of March.  This will allow local schools to begin issuing training for new moped and motorcycle riders to get on two wheels, or for existing riders to refresh their skills. By completing your CBT, you will be able to ride a range of electric mopeds and motorcycles.  From the 12th of April, Motorcycle tests will also be able to restart for higher power rated vehicles.  All dates may still change and we expect different centres to restart at different...