The BVRLA is informing members of a major public consultation on potential measures for improving air quality in the North East which began last week and runs until 17 May 2019.
Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside councils are asking anyone living, working, studying or running a business in and around the area to give their views.
The councils’ proposed measures, which include possible charges for some drivers, are aimed at reducing harmful levels of air pollution from traffic by encouraging people to use their cars for fewer journeys wherever possible.
Options include a potential charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which the government has ordered must be part of the consultation, or a Low Emission Zone covering Newcastle city centre with tolls on the Tyne, Swing and Redheugh bridges.
The consultation will also give people an opportunity to say how they think any money raised through charging should be invested and what support measures should be in place to help people affected by charges.
Read more on the consultation here
The BVRLA has published advice and guidance on Clean Air Zones
