Vehicle Rush At Delhi Border Intensifies As GRAP-1 Restrictions Come Into Force

Vehicle Rush At Delhi Border Intensifies Amid GRAP-1 Restrictions. Image Source: AI Generated

As the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage I restrictions finally came into effect today, Sunday, November 1, vehicle-entry restrictions were also enforced in Delhi, prompting traffic police to intensify vehicle checks along the city's borders. The national capital imposed several vehicular restrictions on Sunday to deal with the rising air pollution.

The measures include a ban on older vehicles registered outside Delhi. Under the new rules, vehicles registered outside the national capital that comply with BS-IV or older emission standards have been prohibited from operating in the city until January 31. However, CNG and electric vehicles, ambulances, fire tenders, police vehicles and other officially notified exempt vehicles will be allowed to ply.

Meanwhile, visuals from various Delhi border areas began emerging, showing traffic congestion as vehicle checks lead to increased rush along the borders.

Apart from vehicular restrictions, authorities have also halted most outdoor construction activities, increased parking charges and limited physical attendance in government and private offices to 50 per cent.

The measures are being enforced by dedicated teams, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras and an AI-powered Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), according…

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