Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has modified the timings of restrictions on the movement of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on Saturdays owing to a change in the peak hours. 

Until now, the movement of HGVs was prohibited from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. to ensure smooth flow of traffic in Bengaluru city. The modified regulations state that HGV movement will be prohibited between 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. 

The decision comes after a study by BTP showed that the peak hours on Saturday start later when compared to all other days.

While traffic movement picks up from 7 a.m. and peaks between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on weekdays, on Saturdays, it picks up around 9 a.m. and peaks around 1 p.m., the study revealed. 

“Peak hour usually starts after 11.30 a.m. on Saturdays. People tend to come out later than usual on Saturdays. Most schools have a holiday. Hence, the peak hour starts later. We will allow HGV movement between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. In the evening, the peak hours are between 5 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.,” said M.N. Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru.

He clarified that the timings of HGV movement will remain the same on all the other six days.