Delhi Traffic Police to Enforce Vehicle Entry Restrictions Starting November 1
Starting November 1, Delhi Traffic Police will restrict vehicle entry to combat pollution and improve air quality in the capital.
New Delhi, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : The Delhi Traffic Police have announced new vehicle entry restrictions under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), set to take effect on November 1, 2026. This initiative aims to reduce pollution levels and improve air quality in the national capital.
In a recent statement, the Traffic Police urged drivers to check their vehicles’ eligibility before traveling. Under the new rules, certain categories of vehicles will face restrictions. Only BS-6 compliant vehicles, CNG vehicles, electric vehicles, and exempt vehicles will be allowed entry.
Vehicles that do not meet BS-6 emission standards or lack a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be prohibited from entering the city. Additionally, interstate buses that fail to comply with the new regulations will also be barred.
Trucks not destined for Delhi must utilize the Peripheral Expressway instead of entering the city. Restrictions will also apply to tractors, “jugaad” vehicles, and some other vehicles registered outside Delhi.
Travelers are advised to verify their vehicle’s eligibility before planning their trips and to adhere to official traffic guidelines to avoid complications. For assistance and further information regarding these restrictions, the Traffic Police have provided helpline numbers: 011-25844444 and 1095.
These measures come in response to deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-NCR region. Authorities are intensifying the enforcement of pollution control and traffic regulations.
Earlier, during a special operation in the bordering areas of Delhi, three FIRs were filed against commercial vehicle operators for allegedly using forged documents to obtain “No Entry Permission” (NEP). This operation was conducted on October 27 under the direction of Dr. Sachin Kumar Singhal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) for the Northern Range, to ensure compliance with traffic rules during the implementation of Stage-1 of GRAP.
During this enforcement action, three commercial vehicles were found using fake NEPs, leading to FIRs being filed under sections 318(2) and 340(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This crackdown occurred as Delhi’s air quality fell into the “poor” category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement Stage-1 of GRAP starting October 21.
