What are the most common traffic violations, and how much are their penalties?
The No Contact Apprehension Policy is now back in effect along major roads in Metro Manila.
On the first day of resumption, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said that 1,112 traffic violations were monitored, while on the second day, some 695 were recorded.
In a social media post, the MMDA Traffic Ticket Management Division released a list of the Top 20 most common violations and the fines associated as NCAP is reimplemented.
"Sa simpleng pagsunod sa batas trapiko at alituntunin ng pamahalaan, malaki ang magagawa nito para mapanatili ang kaayusan sa lansangan at matiyak ang kaligtasan ng lahat ng gumagamit ng daan," the caption read.
"Sumunod sa batas at pairalin ang disiplina sa kalsada sa lahat ng oras at pagkakataon, may nakatingin man o wala," It added.
For motorists, it pays to know the rules—and the cost of breaking them.
Among the top traffic violations are Illegal turning (P150), unattended illegal parking (P2,000 with impoundment), disregarding traffic signs (P1,000), Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program or number coding (P500), attended illegal parking (P1,000), dress code for motorcycle riders (P500), obstruction (P1000), failure to give proper signal (P150), stalled vehicle (P200) and no drivers uniform (P100).
Other common violations include failure to carry/show/surrender driver's license (P150), failure to use seatbelt (P1,000), loading/unloading in prohibited zone (P1,000), driving in slippers (P100), defective motor vehicle accessories (P1000), no crash helmet (P1,500), reckless driving (P1,000), tricycle ban (P500), truck lane (P2,000) and storage fee (P80/day).
Do note that the penalties mentioned above apply only to first-time violations. Fines for second and subsequent offenses can range from P100 to P5,000.
Under the re-implemented NCAP, the MMDA operator at the command center reviews and confirms the footage when a traffic violation is committed, then checks the vehicle's or motorcycle's registration details using the LTO's Information Query Facility.
Once verified, the operator inputs the violation into the NCAP system, which automatically generates and delivers a Notice of Violation to the offender's registered address.
NCAP fines may be paid online via the Landbank portal. These can also be settled personally at the MMDA Redemption Office in Pasig City.
The vehicle's license plate will be added to the LTO's alarm list if the fine is not paid.
To help you navigate the road properly and be aware, here are the major roads in Metro Manila that the policy will cover.
