Today is the day that the much-discussed Clean Air Zone (CAZ) finally comes into force in Newcastle city centre.
The pollution tolls, which have been years in the making, mean daily charges of up to £50 for certain vehicles that fall foul of environmental standards. But the tolls do not affect everyone and there have been concerns about drivers being left confused over whether they will have to pay, with all private cars being exempt.
And for those who will have to cough up, there is still time to apply for grant money that can help you upgrade to a cleaner vehicle. As the CAZ is switched on, here is everything you need to know about it.
