Oxford temporary congestion charge

Oxfordshire County Council is asking for your views on their proposed temporary congestion charge for cars at six camera- operated locations in the city, starting later this year. Your feedback will help shape the proposals and help councillors make an informed decision about the temporary charge.


The Botley Road closure means a delay to the traffic filters trial that aims to reduce congestion and pollution, improve bus services and create safer cycling routes. The council are being asked to do something to tackle congestion now and this temporary charge would be an interim measure until the traffic filter trial can begin.


How would it work?


  • From autumn 2025, a daily charge of £5 would allow cars without a permit to go through six charge locations on roads in Oxford until the end of the day
  • All other vehicles would be able to go through at all times without paying the charge
  • Cars with a permit or day pass would be able to pass the charge locations free of charge.
  • Traffic signs would mark the locations of the charging cameras
  • The scheme would be enforced using automatic number plate recognition cameras (ANPR) positioned at the listed congestion charge locations.


Free permits will be available for residents, Blue Badge holders, health and care workers and many other groups, which allows them to drive through the charge locations.


All other vehicles, including taxis, buses, coaches, vans, mopeds, motorbikes, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and emergency vehicles can pass through the charge locations at all times.


Find out more about the temporary congestion charge and share your views by the 3 August

www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/congestionchargeconsultation

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