Attention to all motorists! The National Capital Region’s transition to a single ticketing system, which enables a more streamlined and centralized framework for collecting fines, has finally been approved by the Metro Manila Council (MMC).
The Metropolitan Manila Traffic Code of 2023, which was approved by all 17 mayors of Metro Manila during a conference held at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Pasig City, served as the legal basis for the program.
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Don Artes, the interim chairman of the MMDA, referred to the adoption of the system as a “historic moment” since it allows drivers to pay for traffic-related infractions independently of the city in which they were pulled, eliminating any possibility of confusion.
“This is a historic moment for all of us because after more than twenty years, Metro Manila is finally adopting the single ticketing system that will highly benefit our motorists,” Artes said.
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The system enables communication between government agencies involved in managing the city’s transportation and traffic, and it also establishes uniform fines and punishments to prevent the inconsistent enforcement of traffic regulations.
Here are the uniform violations that would incur fines according to the guidlelines:
- 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 image was taken from the MMDA’s Facebook account.
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Aside from these, motorists can also be penalized for traffic violations under special laws:
- 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
This image was taken from the MMDA’s Facebook account.
The MMC President and Mayor of San Juan City Francis Zamora stated that other Metro Manila mayors have agreed to amend their separate laws on or before March 15 to comply with the new traffic code, while the MMDA announced that the unified ticketing system is anticipated to be implemented in April.
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“The Metro Manila local government units will have to pass their respective ordinances adapting the Metro Manila Traffic Code 2023 on or before March 15 to fully implement the single ticketing system,” Zamora said.
Source/s: MMDA, PhilStar Life