Odd-Even: 2-Wheelers to be Exempted, Fine of Rs 4,000 on Violation

Women will be exempted from the odd-even road rationing scheme that is set to return to Delhi soon.

The Quint
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The odd-even scheme will soon be returning to Delhi’s roads to combat air pollution. 
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The odd-even scheme will soon be returning to Delhi’s roads to combat air pollution. 
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, 17 October, said that the odd-even scheme which is scheduled to be implemented in the capital from 4 to 15 November will exempt two-wheelers.

He clarified that the scheme will also include vehicles coming from other states, besides non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles.

He also said that the scheme will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays, and violating the rule will incur a fine of Rs 4,000.

Here’s a lowdown on who is exempted from the scheme and who is not:

Who’s Exempted

  • Women driving alone, cars having all women as occupants and women accompanied by children aged less than 12 years.
  • Two-wheelers
  • Vehicles of President, Vice President, PM, Governors, CJI, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Union Ministers, Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Leaders of Opposition, Chief Ministers of States & UTs
  • Vehicles carrying school students

Who’s Not Exempted

  • Non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles
  • Vehicles coming from other states
  • Vehicles of Delhi CM and other ministers
  • Privately-owned CNG vehicles

When Will It Be Introduced?

The car rationing scheme will be introduced between 4-15 November. Cars with number plates ending in an odd number will only be allowed to ply on odd-numbered days. While cars with number plates ending in an even number will be allowed to ply on even numbered days.

Published: 12 Oct 2019,02:08 PM IST

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