In France, the fashion for ZFE, low-emission zones. Not a week goes by without us talking about this topic.

Especially since until 2024several major cities will tighten the rules for certain models in circulation In France.

But across the English Channel the government took another solution. If there are such areas as in France, then they do not prohibit circulate for the most polluting cars if you pay.

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Areas that land in major cities

In England, car drivers will get acquainted with “clean air zones”. It is about concepts which accepts the model “Collection of congestion charges”institution in 2003 in London.

These areas are gradually arriving in the big cities of England. In particular, we are thinking of Aberdeen, Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Dundee, Edinburgh, Gateshead, London, Manchester, Oxford and Portsmouth.

Note that they will enter into force in city Sheffield from February 27 further afield, but also Glasgow next June 1.

Up to 113 euros to enter the zones

In France, the ZFE prohibits the entry of certain vehicles these areas. Conversely, in England, old vehicles can drive in these spaces.

The only condition for motorists pay. Indeed, entry prices are affordable and vary by type vehicle.

These prices will range from 11.36 euros for passenger cars and will go up to €113 for professional heavy vehicles.

Free for some models

But who does it affect? these limitations? Access to these zones becomes paid for motorists with a car with Euro4 level for gasoline cars and at the level of Euro6 for diesel engines.

Discounts will be offered residents regions under a clean air zones. There is no such decision in France plans