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Oxford replaces £5 congestion charge with traffic filters on six roads
Cars without permits are now barred from six Oxford routes during set hours, with penalties of up to £105 under an 18-month trial.
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Cars without permits are now barred from six Oxford routes during set hours, with penalties of up to £105 under an 18-month trial.
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