Asked by: Viscount Simon (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in relation to ultra low emission zones, they consider motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles separately from cars.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
As outlined within the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework, motorcycles and mopeds are not routinely included under any category for a charging Zone. Local authorities may choose to include them under a class D CAZ, which charges buses, coaches, taxis, PHVs, HGVs LGVs and cars. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached.
Asked by: Viscount Simon (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they provide guidance to local authorities on ultra low emission zones.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
Local authorities already have existing powers under the Transport Act 2000 to implement Clean Air Zones. The Clean Air Zone (CAZ) Framework sets out the principles for the operation of Clean Air Zones in England. It provides the expected approach to be taken by local authorities when implementing and operating a Clean Air Zone. The full guide provided to local authorities is attached and has been placed in both the Libraries of the House.
Asked by: Viscount Simon (Labour - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution.
Answered by Baroness Sugg
The Government has not carried out any detailed assessment on the use of motorcycles and other two-wheel motorised vehicles for reducing congestion and pollution and there are no plans to promote motorcycles as a means to reduce congestion.