Delhi has implemented phase three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from November 15 as AQI continues to remain at severe levels in the city.
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Are you planning to go to office in your car in Delhi today? Beware of vehicle restrictions coming into effect from Friday (November 15) as the national capital continues to be hit by severe pollution levels. The central pollution watchdog has implemented phase three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle declining air quality index (AQI) levels in Delhi and imposed several restrictions on vehicles to reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. Are.
Check here if your car is drivable and what kind of vehicle restrictions are in place in Delhi from today.
Delhi pollution: Vehicle ban begins – key things to know
Delhi has imposed vehicle restrictions from 8 am today. GRAP phase three will remain in effect in the city until pollution levels reduce to acceptable limits. During this phase, operation of polluting vehicles will be banned in the city. The restrictions apply not only to commercial vehicles like trucks and buses, but also to polluting private vehicles.
Ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars
For private vehicle owners who still drive BS-III petrol cars or BS-IV diesel cars, the city limits will be lifted these days. Delhi Traffic Police will strictly enforce the GRAP Stage Three guidelines and will take action against any vehicle violating the restrictions. The restrictions will be followed not only in Delhi but also in the surrounding areas like Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar. Those found violating the rules will have to pay fine 20,000. All other private vehicles having BS-IVE petrol and BS-VI diesel certification and above will be allowed to ply in the city without any restrictions during this period.
GRAP Phase III: Which vehicles are exempted from the ban
If you have a CNG vehicle or an electric vehicle, there will be no restrictions during GRAP phase three. This exemption has also been given to commercial vehicles like buses running on CNG or electric power. The order issued on Thursday (November 14) also said, “GNCTD (Delhi government) will impose strict restrictions on plying in Delhi, except Delhi-registered diesel-powered medium goods vehicles (MGVs) of BS-III standards or below . “Moving essential goods/providing essential services.”
Delhi Pollution: Carry valid PUC certificate or face fine
Vehicle owners who take their cars out from today will also have to carry a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate of their vehicles. Delhi Traffic Police has cracked down on vehicles without valid PUC certificate amid rising pollution levels in the city. Till October 31 this year, the police have issued challans to more than 2.70 lakh vehicle owners for violating traffic rules. Not having a valid PUC certificate may result in a fine 10,000.
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First publication date: 15 November 2024, 10:20 am IST