GURGAON: Gurgaon Traffic Police has stepped up security and vehicle-checking arrangements on five major routes leading to Delhi ahead of the implementation of new vehicle restrictions in the national capital from November 1 to curb air pollution.According to Gurgaon Police, traffic teams will be deployed at key entry points, including Aya Nagar, Gwal Pahari, Sirhaul Toll, Bajghera and Kapashera, to check vehicles entering Delhi and ensure compliance with the prescribed emission standards.During the special drive, officials will check vehicles for BS-VI emission compliance, registration details and valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCCs). Special attention will be given to commercial vehicles, trucks and buses registered in other states to ensure they comply with the applicable restrictions and exemption provisions.The new restrictions, which come into effect on November 1, will prohibit vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards from entering or operating in Delhi. Additional restrictions on the entry of trucks and other vehicles registered outside Delhi will remain in force from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Vehicles meeting the prescribed BS-VI standards, along with eligible CNG and electric vehicles, will be exempt under the applicable rules, police said.A valid PUCC will also be mandatory for vehicles entering Delhi.Gurgaon Traffic Police has advised motorists and transporters to check their vehicles’ emission standards, registration documents and PUCC validity before travelling to Delhi. Vehicles falling under the restricted categories have been advised not to enter the national capital.The police have also urged goods carriers that are not bound for Delhi to use alternative routes to avoid unnecessary congestion and inconvenience.The traffic police said the special checking arrangements aim to ensure compliance with the new restrictions while contributing to efforts to curb air pollution and protect the environment.
