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I've just received an email from Oxfordshire County Council and thought I'd share the key points as the wording might be confusing.

So sharing this to hopefully help.

• The temporary congestion charge ends on 28 September 2026.
• If you already have an Oxford resident's permit, you do not need to do anything.
• Your current permit will automatically transfer to the new Traffic Filter scheme.
• You'll receive 100 free day passes per year to drive through the traffic filters.
• Your pass count will reset on 28 September, meaning everyone starts with a fresh allocation of 100 passes.
• Any unused day passes under the current scheme will not carry over.

The biggest change:

• The current £5 daily charge option is being removed.
• At the moment, drivers without a permit can pay £5 to use the restricted routes.
• From 28 September, that will no longer be possible.
• If you don't have a valid permit or day pass, you won't be allowed to drive through the traffic filters during their operating hours.

A few other points:

• The traffic filter trial will run for up to 18 months.
• A permit only allows you to use the six traffic filter locations. It does not allow you to drive through bus gates, LTNs, school streets, or other restricted routes.
• The council says all areas of Oxford will remain accessible by car, although some journeys may require alternative routes.