Drivers of more polluting cars will be charged more for on-street parking in Reading next month.
Drivers of more polluting cars in Reading will pay more for on-street parking from Monday, February 2, after Reading Borough Council introduced emissions-based charges for pay-and-display bays and residents’ parking permits.
“The charges are part of the Council’s drive to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in Reading for the health and wellbeing of residents.
“There will be a sliding scale of charges based on the vehicle’s emission rating, starting at 151g/km (grams per kilometre).
“We anticipate around 50 per cent of cars will fall into the lowest category and will see no change, and that a further 25 per cent will fall into the first band and face a small increase.”
The charges don’t apply to off-street parking at home. Vehicles (cars and vans) are put into one of six emissions groups and charged accordingly — electric, hybrid and lower-emission models will still pay, but less than higher-polluting vehicles.
Charges will only increase for petrol or diesel vehicles that produce more than 151g/km of CO₂.
- 0 – 150
- 151 – 170
- 171 – 190
- 191 – 225
- 226 – 255
- Over 255
You can check the CO₂ emissions your vehicle produces by typing its registration into the DVLA website.
James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporter
