Mayors of Metro Manila adopted Wednesday a single ticketing system for traffic violations committed in different cities of the National Capital Region.
The Metro Manila Council’s landmark adoption of the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023 provided under Metro Manila Development Authority Resolution 23-02 harmonizes the different transport and traffic management rules as well as fines and penalties for violators of cities comprising the metropolis.
MMDA Resolution 23-02 which provides for the implementation of the MMTC 2023 will also help address different procedures of apprehension, payment of fines and redemption of licenses and plates, as well as the uncoordinated implementation of traffic laws that result in confusion of the driving public, loss of money and productive hours.
“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,” MMDA Acting chairman Don Artes said during the MMC meeting at the MMDA office in Pasig City.
“The single ticketing system would help avoid confusion among our driving public, as well as option to pay electronically for their violations. Driver’s license will also not be confiscated during apprehension,” Artes said.
“The STS will give apprehended motorists convenience as they can now pay for their traffic-related violations wherever, regardless of the city they have been caught,” he added.
MMC President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said the STS will take effect within the first quarter of 2023.
“The Metro Manila LGUs 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.
The MMTC 2023 lists the most common traffic violation penalties to be adopted as follows:
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; and
Overspeeding.
City governments will enact ordinance adopting the standardized fines on common traffic violations and separate ordinance for traffic-related offenses not stated in the traffic code.
The standardized fines and penalties will also be endorsed to the Land Transportation Office and local councils for adoption.