Delhi traffic police announce curbs on non-BS-VI vehicles from November 1; check what's allowed, what's not

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding restrictions on the entry and plying of non-BS-VI vehicles in the national capital from November 1, 2026, under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) issued by the Delhi government's Environment Department on June 23, 2026.According to the advisory, vehicles below BS-VI emission standards will not be permitted to enter Delhi. BS-VI, CNG and electric vehicles will be allowed to enter the capital in accordance with the prescribed rules and exemptions.The restrictions will also apply to buses arriving from other states. Interstate diesel buses that do not meet BS-VI emission standards will not be allowed to enter Delhi.The traffic police has advised truck operators whose vehicles do not need to enter Delhi to use the Eastern or Western Peripheral Expressways or other alternative routes. Tractors and jugaad vehicles will also not be permitted to enter the capital under the applicable restrictions.Which vehicles are allowed to operate?BS-VI vehicles, CNG vehicles, electric vehicles and those exempted under the notification may operate in Delhi, subject to the applicable restrictions.Which vehicles are not allowed to operate?1. Vehicles Registered Outside Delhi:From November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the entry and plying of trucks and vehicles in Delhi will be restricted, except for CNG, electric and BS-VI emission vehicles.2. Vehicles Without a Valid PUCC:Even BS-VI vehicles will not be permitted to enter Delhi without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).3. Non-Destination Vehicles:Goods vehicles whose destination is not Delhi should use the Eastern or Western Peripheral Expressways or other alternative routes instead of entering the capital.4. Interstate Diesel Buses Below BS-VI Emission Standards:The entry of interstate diesel buses arriving from other states that do not meet BS-VI emission standards will remain prohibited.Important contact numbers24 Hours Traffic Helpline: 011-25844444 / 1095Immediate Police Help: 112To Share Anti-Terrorist Activities: 14547You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.