Ahmedabad Bans Heavy Vehicles from October 11 to 21 for Navratri and Dussehra
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Ahmedabad Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut has extended restrictions on heavy vehicles entering the city from October 11 to 21, 2026, to manage festival traffic and prevent road accidents during Navratri and Dussehra.
Under the notification, heavy goods vehicles and passenger vehicles exceeding the prescribed seating capacity will be barred from entering the city daily between 8 am and 2 am. The restrictions will remain in force until 2 am on October 21.
Heavy Vehicle Entry Restricted for Extended Hours
The existing restrictions on heavy vehicles have been extended for the festival period to accommodate increased traffic during Navratri celebrations, scheduled from October 11 to 20, and Dussehra.
Under the earlier rules, goods vehicles weighing more than 7,500 kg, tractor-trolleys and certain passenger vehicles were restricted between 8 am and 11 pm. Buses carrying more than 33 passengers were prohibited from entering between 8 am and 10 pm.
The revised notification extends the restricted hours until 2 am daily during the festival period. Once the order expires, the previous restrictions will automatically come back into force.
Which Vehicles Can Enter Ahmedabad?
Light motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to 7,500 kg will be allowed to enter the city. This includes light goods vehicles and light passenger vehicles.
Mini-buses and other passenger vehicles with seating capacity of up to 33 passengers will also be permitted, provided they are not sleeper coaches.
Which Vehicles Are Banned?
The following vehicles will be prohibited from entering Ahmedabad between 8 am and 2 am during the notified period:
- Goods vehicles weighing more than 7,500 kg
- Tractor-trolleys
- Passenger vehicles with seating capacity exceeding 33 passengers
- Luxury buses with seating capacity exceeding 33 passengers
Police Authorised to Take Action Against Violators
The notification authorises police personnel across the Ahmedabad Police Commissionerate, from Joint and Additional Commissioners of Police to constables, to register offences and take action against drivers who violate the restrictions.
The measures aim to regulate traffic movement and reduce accident risks as crowds and vehicle numbers increase during the Navratri and Dussehra festivities.
