Take Note: Metro Manila's Single Ticketing System Starts in May
Here's what you need to know.
(SPOT.ph) Motorists, take note: Metro Manila's single ticketing system for violators will take effect starting May 2 in an effort to streamline traffic management for the entire region, the Metro Manila Development Authority said Thursday.
Once the region-wide policy takes effect, a violation in one city will be fined the same amount in different cities and municipality in Metro Manila, harmonizing national and local traffic laws including penalties and fines. It is a landmark legislation that was 28 years in the making, said Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acting chairman Don Artes.
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To begin its implementation, pilot testing will happen in seven local government units (LGUs): San Juan, Muntinlupa, Quezon City, Valenzuela, Parañaque, Manila, and Caloocan.
Apprehending officers will be provided handheld devices so erring drivers can pay through cashless methods, said Artes, who claimed this could minimize corruption and negotiations between the driver and officers.
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Just so you know, these are the most common traffic violation penalties under the Metro Manila Traffic Code 2023:
- Disregarding traffic signs
- Illegal parking (attended and unattended)
- Number coding UVVRP
- Truck ban
- Light truck ban
- Reckless Driving
- Unregistered motor vehicle
- Driving without license
- Tricycle ban
- Obstruction
- Dress code for motorcycle
- Overloading
- Defective motorcycle accessories
- Unauthorized modification
- Arrogance/Discourteous conduct (driver)
- Loading and Unloading in Prohibited Zones
- Illegal counterflow
- Overspeeding
This also includes special laws, specifically:
- Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
- Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
- Mandatory Use of Motorcycle Helmet Act
- Children's Safety on Motorcycle Act
- Anti-Distracted Driving Act
- Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act