Odd-even rule kicks in as pollution level in Delhi remains severe

The odd-even traffic scheme, an anti-pollution measure, kicked in from 8 am on Monday in Delhi, with CM Arvind Kejriwal urging people to follow it for the sake of their family and kids. In pic: Volunteers with signboards asking people to strictly follow the Odd-Even scheme on NH-24. (Express photo: Abhinav Saha)

The emergency measure, mandated under the Graded Response Action Plan, will be in place in Delhi-NCR for 12 days — till November 15. In pic: Traffic jam at ITO during odd-even scheme in Delhi. (Express photo: Prem Nath Pandey)

The AAP government has rolled out the scheme for the third time since 2016. It will be applicable in Delhi from November 4 to November 15, from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays. (Express photo: Abhinav Saha)

Those found violating the odd-even rule will be fined Rs 4,000. This has been increased from the Rs 2,000 in the last two editions of the scheme. (Express photo: Abhinav Saha)

Under Odd-Even scheme, private vehicle with numbers ending with odd and even numbers will be allowed on roads on alternate days. Those ending with 0,2,4,6,8 are allowed to ply on the capital’s roads today. (Express photo: Abhinav Saha)

Earlier, even electric and hybrid vehicles were kept under the ambit of the rule. On Sunday, the transport department exempted e-vehicles. The scheme will be applicable to vehicles from other states. (Express photo: Abhinav Saha)

A volunteer wears a mask to protect herself from air pollution at a junction during restrictions on private vehicles based on registration plates on a smoggy morning in New Delhi. (Photo: REUTERS)

A volunteer holds a placard urging people to follow the odd-even scheme in New Delhi. (Photo: REUTERS)

A traffic cop fines a traffic offender for riding a vehicle with a number plate ending with an odd digit on the first day of odd-even scheme in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

A traffic cop wears a mask to protect himself from air pollution while on duty in Delhi on Monday. (Photo: REUTERS)