As I don't live in or around Birmingham I had no idea there was a Clean Air Zone charge. We were just visiting for an event and stayed overnight, but now we've received 2 Penalty Charge Notices for £120 each for being 'within the zone'.Driving into Birmingham concentrating on sat nav and lane changes, we didn't notice any signs but, assuming there are some, they certainly aren't very clear.What is interesting is that Birmingham City Council obviously have your details to send you the fine, but don't contact you with a reminder to give you chance to make the payment within the 6 days you are allowed, as stated on the PCN. That strongly suggests they aren't as worried about the clean air, but how much money they can fleace from unsuspecting motorists.So, now we know that there is a clean air zone in Birmingham, and next time we go we will need to pay it, but obviously we will try and avoid going to Birmingham if at all possible in the future as it is clearly run by a council that doesn't really want people to visit.Thanks Birmingham City Council, you're setting a great example.
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Birmingham City Council is the local government body responsible for the governance of the City of Birmingham in England, which has been a metropolitan district since 1974.