Delhi Vehicle Curbs Tighten Under New GRAP Rules Starting Nov 1

Delhi is set to tighten vehicle entry norms under revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) rules starting November 1, 2026. Traffic police have announced curbs on certain categories of vehicles as part of efforts to control pollution in the National Capital.

The department stated in a social media post that entry of vehicles would be regulated under the amended GRAP framework. The aim is to reduce pollution and improve air quality by restricting vehicles that contribute most to emissions.

Permitted categories

BS-6 compliant vehicles, CNG vehicles, electric vehicles and exempted vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi, subject to the prescribed rules.

Restricted categories

The curbs will cover vehicles that do not meet BS-6 emission standards or do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). Interstate buses that fail to meet the standards will also be restricted under the revised norms.

Additional restrictions apply to trucks not bound for Delhi, which must use the Peripheral Expressway instead of entering the city. Tractors and jugaad vehicles, where applicable, and some other vehicles registered outside Delhi will also face restrictions.

What motorists should do

Traffic police have asked motorists to confirm their vehicle's eligibility before planning trips. They have also urged people to follow official traffic advisories to avoid trouble on the roads.

For information and help on the restrictions, residents can contact the helplines 011-25844444 and 1095.

Worsening air quality

The new measures follow a sharp decline in air quality across Delhi-NCR. Authorities are now enforcing pollution control and traffic rules with greater strictness.

Enforcement drive

Earlier, the Northern Range Traffic Police ran a special drive on October 27 at the city's border areas under the direction of Dr. Sachin Kumar Singhal, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Northern Range. The drive focused on inspecting commercial vehicles and ensuring compliance during GRAP Stage-1.

During the action, three commercial vehicles were allegedly found using fake No Entry Permissions (NEPs). Police registered three FIRs at the concerned police stations under Sections 318(2) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The enforcement followed Delhi's air quality reaching the 'poor' category, after which the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforced GRAP Stage-1 from October 21.