Check Delhi-NCR vehicle restrictions under GRAP by the currently active GRAP stage. Restrictions may apply to specific petrol and diesel vehicles, trucks, goods vehicles and other categories as air pollution worsens. This page is for general awareness — always verify the latest official CAQM and Delhi Traffic Police notifications before travel.
From 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027, Delhi is reported to be restricting the entry of outstation vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI (BS6) emission standards, under the Delhi Winter Action Plan 2026–27.
If your petrol or diesel vehicle is registered outside Delhi and is below BS-VI, verify its eligibility before entering Delhi during the restriction period. BS-VI vehicles, EVs and CNG vehicles must also comply with other applicable traffic, PUC, vehicle-age and GRAP restrictions.
Important: This is a summary of reported winter measures, not a substitute for the final official notification. Confirm the applicable vehicle categories, exemptions, enforcement dates and parking rules with the relevant government authorities before travelling. This entry restriction is separate from GRAP Stage I–IV restrictions.
Check whether your vehicle may be affected by the currently active GRAP stage, Delhi-NCR vehicle restrictions, and applicable Delhi winter entry rules. Select your vehicle details to review indicative restrictions based on fuel type, registration year, emission standards, and current GRAP status. Always verify the latest official CAQM and Delhi Government notifications before travelling.
This tool estimates the BS (Bharat Stage) emission standard from the registration year, checks the age rule (diesel 10+ years and petrol 15+ years are not allowed), and then also applies the current GRAP stage rules shown above. It covers private four-wheelers only — trucks and other goods vehicles follow separate rules (see the table below). Always verify with the official order before making legal or travel decisions.
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) introduces progressively stronger pollution-control measures when air quality deteriorates in Delhi-NCR. Vehicle-related measures become more restrictive at higher GRAP stages.
Depending on the active stage and the latest CAQM order, restrictions can affect BS-III petrol vehicles, BS-IV diesel vehicles, trucks, medium and heavy goods vehicles and other vehicle categories. The exact restrictions, exemptions and affected areas can change when CAQM issues a revised order.
Use the vehicle checker above for an indicative result, but always check the latest official order before travelling because GRAP restrictions can change based on air-quality conditions and government directions.
| Stage | AQI Range | Vehicle Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Stage I | 201–300 (Poor) | No specific vehicle ban. Strict action against visibly polluting vehicles and idling at traffic signals is enforced. |
| Stage II | 301–400 (Very Poor) | Parking fees hiked to discourage private vehicle use; increased CNG/electric bus and metro frequency to shift commuters away from private cars. |
| Stage III | 401–450 (Severe) | BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers banned from plying in Delhi and NCR districts (per the schedule revised on 28 Sep 2026, this now also covers Sonipat and border areas of Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar), except essential services. Non-electric / non-CNG / BS-VI diesel medium goods vehicles restricted, barring essential goods carriers. |
| Stage IV | 450+ (Severe+) | Entry of trucks into Delhi stopped, barring those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services. Diesel-run medium and heavy goods vehicles barred, except essential-goods carriers. State governments may impose additional local curbs including odd-even, at their discretion. |
GRAP vehicle restrictions are temporary pollution-control measures that may restrict specific vehicle categories when higher GRAP stages are implemented in Delhi-NCR. The applicable restrictions depend on the active stage and the latest CAQM order.
Vehicle restrictions depend on the GRAP stage currently in force and the latest government notifications. Check the current GRAP status on Grapinfo and verify the latest CAQM order before travelling.
BS-III petrol vehicles can be restricted when the applicable higher GRAP stage is invoked. The exact areas, exemptions and implementation depend on the latest CAQM order.
Certain BS-IV diesel vehicles can be restricted during applicable higher GRAP stages. Always check the latest CAQM notification for the exact vehicle categories and areas covered.
BS-VI vehicles are generally treated differently from older emission-standard vehicles under GRAP, but specific restrictions and exemptions depend on the latest applicable CAQM order.
CNG and electric vehicles are generally exempt from several vehicle-related GRAP restrictions, although exemptions can depend on the specific CAQM order and vehicle category.
The latest legally applicable restrictions should be verified through official CAQM orders and Delhi Traffic Police notifications. Grapinfo provides this page as a convenient awareness and reference tool.
These restrictions change frequently based on live AQI. This page is informational and not a substitute for the official CAQM order in force on any given day.