India, Feb. 7 -- PUNE In view of traffic congestion and accidental deaths due to heavy vehicles, the traffic police have imposed ban on heavy vehicles including multi-axle vehicles, containers, trailers, and bulkers with more than 10 wheels. The heavy vehicles will be banned from entering the city (excluding red zones and other internal roads) from Monday to Saturday between 7 am and 10 pm. However, essential services vehicles will be permitted to enter the city between 12 am and 6 am.

As per the order issued on February 4 by deputy commissioner of police/DCP (traffic) Amol Zende, goods vehicles with six to 10 wheels will be allowed only on designated routes between 12 am and 6 am. The order states that heavy vehicle drivers must strictl...