Gurgaon: Given a slight increase in air quality, the traffic police on Tuesday extended the prohibition of heavy vehicles with another week.
All vehicles are heavy, except those carrying important items, will not be allowed to enter the city until November 26.
The ban had applied on November 15 for a week after worrying about the level of pollution.
“We have sealed the border and instructed trucks to take alternative routes, including KMP Expressway, to enter other countries.
All check points that allow entry into Gurgaon, IE, Sirhaul Toll Plaza, Kapriwas near Rewari, Farrukhnagar-Badli near Jhajjar, Sohna , Pataudi, Aya Nagar, has been sealed.
Only important services, including milk, vegetables, medicines and others, are permitted, “said DCP Ravinder Singh Tomar.
Meanwhile, in the past week, from 15 to 22 November, the traffic police have confiscated 305 vehicles – 231 gasoline and 74 diesel – because they did not follow the NGT guidelines.
On Monday itself, 100 gasoline and 23 diesel vehicles were confiscated.
In addition, the police have also issued 375 Challans to vehicle owners for failing to produce pollution under the control certificate (PUC).
While the wrong side parking has drawn 528 fine, 472 Challans has been issued to drive the wrong side.
In addition, nine vehicles have been fined for failing to cover their vehicles.
“The vehicle owner who does not cover them places other people at risk.
We examine the vehicle thoroughly and do not allow concessions,” said a traffic police officer.