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Quote: Originally posted by minicamper2001 on 31/7/2022

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Just found out that Portsmouth has introduced a Clean air zone, which will affect motor homes charged as PHGV, in some areas of the city. I can’t see what the charge would be for them on the website.
Whilst the port of Portsmouth can be accessed from the north without entering the zone, and incurring the charge, anyone with a larger Motorhome might need to be careful they don’t inadvertently stray. I would hate to come home after a holiday to find a large fine on the doormat for forgetting to pay in time.

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Quote: Originally posted by minicamper2001 on 01/8/2022

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Taken from the Portsmouth Cleaner Air website, Val A


The charging Clean Air Zone launched 29 November 2021. A daily charge will be issued to some of the most polluting vehicles for driving in the zone. Both private and commercial Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) will need to pay the CAZ charge. The DVLA class some Motorhomes as Private Heavy Goods Vehicles, so its worth checking before you travel, as you maybe liable for the charge.


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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 01/8/2022

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This sort of thing always annoys me. It seems the priority is to charge rather than prevent, so anyone with plenty of money can still come and go as they please, but those with very limited resources cannot.

Why is it fine for a wealthy person to enter a clean air zone with a highly polluting vehicle, but not someone who is less well off? Or are these just thinly disguised money-making schemes?

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Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 01/8/2022

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Quote: Originally posted by minicamper2001 on 01/8/2022

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Taken from the Portsmouth Cleaner Air website, Val A


The charging Clean Air Zone launched 29 November 2021. A daily charge will be issued to some of the most polluting vehicles for driving in the zone. Both private and commercial Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) will need to pay the CAZ charge. The DVLA class some Motorhomes as Private Heavy Goods Vehicles, so its worth checking before you travel, as you maybe liable for the charge.


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Post last edited on 01/08/2022 01:05:52

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But it does also say "The government-mandated charging clean air zone (CAZ) has launched today (Monday 29 November) in Portsmouth. Drivers of private vans, cars and motorcycles will not be charged to drive in Portsmouth, no matter how old the vehicle is, but they could be charged in other clean air zones in the UK."

Would that cover privately owned motorhomes

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