By: Express Web DeskNew Delhi | Updated: November 12, 2025 08:31 AM IST 3 min readDelhi Pollution: In the wake of the imposition of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-3 in Delhi, the Delhi Police has released a list of the type of vehicles allowed into the national capital. Ensure that if you are travelling to or via Delhi, your vehicle meets the requirements. Failure to comply with the rules may invite penalty for you.What are GRAP-3 restrictions?GRAP-3 refers to a 9-point action plan implemented to bring down pollution. The GRAP-3 restrictions were imposed in Delhi on Tuesday, owing to the deteriorating air quality. On Wednesday morning, the air quality plummeted to the ‘hazardous’ category, with the air quality index (AQI) reading 667 at 6 am in the morning.“Considering the ongoing trend in air quality and to prevent further decline, the sub-committee has decided to implement all measures under Stage III of GRAP – ‘Severe’ air quality (Delhi AQI between 401 and 450) – with immediate effect across the NCR,” a statement from the (Commission for Air Quality Management) CAQM on Tuesday read.What are the vehicular restrictions imposed by the Delhi Police?Apart from restrictions on construction and infrastructure works, GRAP-3 involves restrictions on vehicles in Delhi as well.(function() { document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { const style = document.createElement('style'); style.textContent = ` .copy-btn-diesel{position:fixed;top:20px;right:20px;background:#c05621;color:white;border:none;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:6px;cursor:pointer;font-family:"Roboto",sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;z-index:1000;box-shadow:0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);} .copy-btn-diesel:hover{background:#9c4519;} .flash-message-diesel{position:fixed;top:80px;right:20px;background:#2f855a;color:white;padding:15px 25px;border-radius:6px;font-family:"Roboto",sans-serif;font-size:14px;z-index:1001;box-shadow:0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);display:none;} .size-indicator-diesel{position:fixed;bottom:20px;right:20px;background:#2d3748;color:white;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-family:"Roboto",sans-serif;font-size:12px;z-index:1000;} `; document.head.appendChild(style); const copyBtn = document.createElement('button'); copyBtn.className = 'copy-btn-diesel'; copyBtn.textContent = 'Copy HTML'; document.body.appendChild(copyBtn); const flashMsg = document.createElement('div'); flashMsg.className = 'flash-message-diesel'; flashMsg.textContent = 'HTML Code Copied to Clipboard'; document.body.appendChild(flashMsg); const sizeIndicator = document.createElement('div'); sizeIndicator.className = 'size-indicator-diesel'; const blockHeight = document.querySelector('.infographic-diesel').offsetHeight; sizeIndicator.textContent = `Mobile: ${(blockHeight/480).toFixed(2)} screens`; document.body.appendChild(sizeIndicator); copyBtn.addEventListener('click', function() { const infographic = document.querySelector('.infographic-diesel'); const clone = infographic.cloneNode(true); const tempDiv = document.createElement('div'); tempDiv.appendChild(clone); const htmlContent = tempDiv.innerHTML; navigator.clipboard.writeText(htmlContent).then(function() { flashMsg.style.display = 'block'; setTimeout(function() { flashMsg.style.display = 'none'; }, 3000); }).catch(function(err) { alert('Copy failed: ' + err + '. Contact UI/Growth Team for more understanding'); }); }); }); })(); VEHICLES ALLOWEDENTRY PROHIBITEDInter State Buses (EVs/CNG/BS-VI) Diesel And All AITP Buses / Tempo TravelersInter-State buses from NCR states other than EVs/CNG/BS-VI diesel to enter DelhiAdapted vehicles of physically challenged (BS-III Petrol and BS-IV Diesel LMVs (4 Wheelers)BS-III Petrol & BS-IV Diesel LMVs (4 Wheelers)BS-IV Delhi registered Diesel MGVs carrying essential commodities / providing essential servicesBS-IV registered Diesel MGVs.BS-IV Diesel LCVs (Good Carriers) registered outside Delhi, into Delhi carrying essential commodities / providing essential services.BS-IV Diesel LCVs (Good Carriers) registered outside Delhi, into Delhi not carrying essential commodities / providing essential services.Diversion of Non-Destined Goods Vehicles at border entry points.Action against PUCC norms.Other restrictions under GRAP-3Complete ban on dust-generating construction and demolition activities, such as:Demolition workExcavation or earthwork for laying sewer, water, drainage, or electrical linesBrick or masonry workMajor welding and gas-cutting operationsPainting, cementing, plastering, or coating workTile cutting, grinding, and fixingWaterproofing and road repair or construction workLoading, unloading, or transfer of dust-generating materialsMovement of vehicles carrying construction materials on unpaved roadsTransportation of demolition wasteThe Government of Delhi has also moved the conduct of schools up to Class V to hybrid mode. Administrations in NCR have intensified mechanised road sweeping. Apart from this, closure of all stone crushers and mining operations across NCR has been ordered.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd