Some Bristolians are vowing to boycott the city centre following the announcement of an official start date for the city's Clean Air Zone. Others have been left with more questions around the rules of these new restrictions - including why some car park entrances have been included in the zone and what it means for residents who already live in the area.
Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees made the announcement on Wednesday (July 6) that the city's Clean Air Zone, which will charge drivers with certain vehicles a minimum of £9 for driving in or near the city centre, will begin on November 28 this year. He also said that three quarters of vehicles driven around the city centre will not be affected, with only one in three drivers expected to have to pay due to the criteria of vehicles excluded from the zone.
In an article by Bristol Live this week, we reported that signs and cameras were already being put up around the city on the edge of the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) as a major public awareness campaign started, with billboard posters up to warn people they could be charged. The article has received almost 80 comments from readers, sharing their concerns, questions and confusion over the new rule changes.
