Gurugram, Dec. 25 -- Traffic police will step up efforts in 2026 to decongest arterial and sector link roads by restricting the movement of e-rickshaws, citing speed mismatch and recurring traffic snarls, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, e-rickshaws, with a permissible speed limit of 25 kilometres per hour, significantly reduce traffic flow on major city stretches such as Golf Course Road, Sohna Elevated Road and MG Road, where speed limits exceed 40 kilometres per hour. As part of a phased approach, the movement of battery-operated vehicles will be confined to internal roads, with service roads being cleared of e-rickshaws, officials privy to the matter said. The issue was discussed during a road safety meeting of senior traffic officials on Tuesday, where concerns were raised over congestion caused by e-rickshaws near Metro stations, bus stands and major intersections. "E-rickshaws violating the Central Motor Vehicle Rules by exceeding the passenger capacity of four commuters, carrying extra weight, without legitimate RTO registration, licences and fitness certificates will be penalised through extensive scrutiny during traffic checks," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Rajesh Mohan. He added their rising numbers contribute to congestion on roads designed for faster traffic. A senior traffic official said enforcement had already been intensified. "Since the last two days, several such drivers have been fined for violating traffic rules and illegally parking their vehicles along metro stations and in unauthorised access ways to roads," the official said, requesting anonymity. Data shows 489 challans were issued to e-rickshaw drivers between December 1 and 22 for seating violations, with fines of Rs.2.44 lakh. Officials aware of the matter said intensified checks will begin next week....