Here's MMDA's Top 20 Traffic Violations by motorists
The first day of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) appears to have been highly effective, with a noticeable increase in motorists adhering to traffic regulations.
This heightened compliance is likely due to the understanding that the MMDA’s CCTVs are actively watching from above, and could make even the most minor infractions potentially costly.
Now, according to the MMDA, these are the top 20 traffic infractions with their corresponding fines that motorists commit daily, as compiled by the agency’s Traffic Ticket Management Division:
Illegal Turning – PHP 150
Unattended Illegal Parking – PHP 2,000 (with towing)
Disregarding Traffic Signs (DTS) – PHP 1,000
Number Coding (UVVRP) – PHP 500
Attended Illegal Parking – PHP 1,000
Dress Code for MC Riders (slippers) – PHP 500
Obstruction – PHP 1,000
Failure to give proper signal – PHP 150
Stalled Vehicle – PHP 200
No Driver’s Uniform (PUV) – PHP 100
Failure to carry driver’s license – PHP 150
Failure to use seatbelt – PHP 1,000
Illegal loading/unloading – PHP 1,000
Driving in Slippers – PHP 100
Defective Motor Vehicle accessories – PHP 150
No Helmet (MC riders) – PHP 1,500
Reckless Driving – PHP 1,000
Tricycle Ban – PHP 500
Truck Lane – PHP 2,000
Storage Fee – PHP 80/ day
The fees above reflect only the first offense amount. Second, and succeeding offenses range from PHP 100 up to PHP 5,000. For motorcycle riders, it’s crucial to remember that common violations can result in fines that equal or surpass a daily wager’s earnings, all of which can be avoided by simply obeying traffic rules. Examples include PHP 500 for wearing slippers (Dress Code), PHP 1,000 for Disregarding Traffic Signs, PHP 1,500 for not wearing a helmet, and PHP 2,000 for unattended illegal parking.
Now, we know what kind of mistakes the MMDA sees most often, and how much those slip-ups can cost you. Let’s see if this sticks and if having those cameras watching helps us all drive a little better and safer around Metro Manila.
