Car tax changes could force drivers to pay higher fees if new plans 'go further'
dailystar.co.ukpay an £8 fee for passing through the city centre. It was originally launched in January but there was a delay after issues with the vehicle checking software.But now the changes introduced means Heavy Goods Vehicles like lorries, buses and coaches could be forced to pay a higher £50 fee.The new Clean Air Zone will cover roads inside the A5450 Middleway Ring Road including many of the city's biggest attractions.Also it is believed 25% of Birmingham's traffic will need to pay the charge and are non-compliant with the new regulations.Sarah MacFayden, head of policy at Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation, believes the changes will be great for public health.She said: "Birmingham's Clean Air Zone is a game-changer for public health in the.
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