President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected the proposal of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to increase the fine for illegal parking in Metro Manila to P4,000.
The higher illegal parking fine, proposed under Joint Traffic Circular No. 01, was on the original list of ‘key measures to ease traffic congestion’ in the capital region and was supposed to be implemented beginning April 15. In a video statement on April 24, Marcos said the P1,000 illegal parking fine will be retained.
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“While I understand the intention behind the proposal, I’ve decided to prioritize discipline over penalties,” said Marcos.
“Ang bagong Pilipino ay disiplinado. By focusing on individual responsibility, we can create long-lasting solutions to our traffic challenges.”
The aforementioned list of traffic-mitigating solutions also includes the ban on e-trikes, light electric vehicles, tricycles, and other similar modes of transport on national and local roads. Its implementation began on April 15, with the issuance of tickets, the imposition of fines, and the impounding of vehicles taking effect on April 17.
On April 18, Marcos then ordered the suspension of fines and penalties for one month, saying that the implementing agencies should first focus on disseminating the guidelines to the public. Violators, however, shall still be pulled over by traffic enforcers to inform them about the new regulation.
