Delhi Restricts Vehicle Entry Under Revised GRAP Rules From November 1
The Delhi Traffic Police has announced entry restrictions on certain categories of vehicles entering the national capital under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), effective from November 1, 2026. The measures are aimed at curbing vehicular emissions and improving air quality across the city amid rising pollution concerns.
Under the revised GRAP regulations, only BS-VI-compliant vehicles, CNG-powered vehicles, electric vehicles, and specifically exempted categories will be permitted entry into Delhi, subject to applicable rules. All other vehicles that fail to meet these standards will face entry bans at border points.
The restrictions bar all vehicles falling below BS-VI emission standards, as well as any vehicle operating without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). Non-compliant interstate buses will also be prohibited from entering the capital.
Heavy vehicle movements are also subject to strict routing controls under the advisory. Trucks that are not destined for Delhi will not be allowed inside the city and must divert to peripheral expressways. In addition, the curbs apply to tractors and jugaad vehicles wherever applicable, alongside certain categories of vehicles registered outside Delhi.
The traffic department has advised all motorists and commuters to verify the eligibility of their vehicles before planning trips into the city. To assist motorists with information and guidance regarding the restrictions, the Delhi Traffic Police released dedicated helpline numbers, 011-25844444 and 1095.
The stepped-up traffic regulations follow the invocation of Stage I of GRAP by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on October 21, after regional air quality slipped into the 'Poor' category.
Enforcement measures have already been underway across border checkpoints. On October 27, the Northern Range Traffic Police conducted a targeted drive under the direction of Dr. Sachin Kumar Singhal, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Northern Range, to inspect commercial vehicles. During the operation, officers uncovered three commercial vehicles allegedly operating with fake No Entry Permissions (NEPs), leading to three FIRs being registered at local police stations under Sections 318(2) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
