Traffic filter trial to replace Oxfordshire's congestion charge next month
From September 28th drivers will no longer be able to pay five pounds to pass through the six filter points
Oxfordshire County Council is set to launch a traffic filter trial on 28th September, replacing the temporary congestion charge as a measure to manage traffic in the city.
The trial, which operates under an experimental traffic regulation order, can last up to 18 months.
Car drivers will no longer have the option to pay a £5 congestion charge to pass through the filters; instead, permits will be required.
With Botley Road set to reopen on 20th September, all areas of Oxford remain accessible, though alternative routes may need to be taken.
A six-month public consultation will begin on 28th September, inviting feedback from residents and businesses to shape future traffic management plans.
Existing permit holders will have their congestion charge permits automatically transferred to traffic filter permits.
Day passes will be reset to 100 per year for Oxford residents and 25 for Oxfordshire residents.
The council will communicate with permit holders about the transition.
Those without permits can apply online, with eligibility criteria based on where you live.
The traffic filter trial sites will utilise automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras for monitoring and enforcement.
No physical barriers will be present, and non-compliant drivers will face a £70 fine, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days.
During the initial six months, first-time rule breakers will receive a warning instead of a fine.
The scheme applies exclusively to cars, with 20 types of permits available for those with essential car use needs.
The filters at Marston Ferry Road, Hollow Way, Hythe Bridge Street, St Cross Road, St Clement’s Street, and Thames Street will operate at designated times.