Articles about Fines And Penalties

Heads up!

Do you have pending fine to pay with the MMDA? Well, you'll have to head to Pasig to settle that. That's because all transactions have been transferred to the agency's new headquarters.In case you missed it, the MMDA

And the ‘winner’ is...

We sometimes wonder how many traffic violations are handed out in a month in Metro Manila alone. One look at the traffic around the Metro would make you think that it would be in the thousands as you see several moving violations

How did that happen?

What's the most expensive speeding fine you paid for? P1,000? P2,000?In the Philippines, the minimum fine is P1,500 for the first offense, P3,000 for the second offense, P5,000 for the third, and P10,000 for

No demerit points for now

As you know by now, the single ticketing system pilot program was rolled out on May 2, 2023. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) says implementation has since been smooth. With that, it will only be a matter of time before all

It’s a big deal, indeed

The single ticketing system for the National Capital Region (NCR) is a huge deal for Metro Manila's traffic system. First planned out in the early-'90s, it is finally coming into reality after the Metro Manila mayors approved its implementation during

Watch where you park

The San Juan City government would like to remind motorists to park in the proper, designated areas. This comes after the city reiterated its towing and clamping operations against illegal parking. Per San Juan City Ordinance No. 70, Series of 2022 and

Brace yourselves

According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the National Capital Region's (NCR) new single ticketing traffic violation system is expected to roll out sometime in April.That timeline means motorists have more or less two months to familiarize themselves with

Time to buy one

If you still don't strap your kid into a child seat when driving out, you should seriously consider doing so. After all, this decision could literally mean the difference between life and death in the event of a car crash.Not

Some of these are pretty steep

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has finally given motorists a clear idea of what fines under the upcoming single ticketing traffic violation system will look like.In a recent Facebook post, the agency shared a list of common traffic violations that

Malaysia has some of the harshest traffic violation penalties

What do you think of our traffic violation penalties? Too light? Too harsh? Whatever you think of them, the ones here pale in comparison to the ones we found in Malaysia. Some of these might surprise you, while others are pretty understandable.

Metro Manila really needs this

What's the biggest hassle when it comes to settling traffic penalties in Metro Manila? In our book, it's when you commit a violation in one local government and have to drive over because you reside in another.Imagine living in

Here are your payment options

Quezon City kicked off the full implementation of its no-contact apprehension program (NCAP) on July 1, and in the first week alone, it has already logged 6,315 violations. That's from traffic cameras and surveillance tech at 15 intersections in

Everyone should be familiar with this

Ah, the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP). Better known as the number coding scheme, this measure was put in place to help reduce the strain on Metro Manila's traffic system by limiting the number of cars on the road.Whether

The MMDA has launched its new contactless payment system

We bring good news for erring motorists in the metro: You can now settle fines and penalties for your traffic violations via contactless payments.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has now partnered with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and

A surprisingly easy process

It's not like you want to find out for yourself, but depending on the nature of the traffic violation, there are a few ways that fines are doled out. In my case, my driver's license was confiscated, so I had

What are the consequences?

If you are late in paying for the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) fine, you cannot renew your driver's license or your motor vehicle registration depending on the manner of apprehension. If an enforcement officer apprehended you and you fail to

There's an idea

Driving into Central London has just got more expensive. An 'Ultra Low Emissions Zone' (ULEZ) has come into force, meaning drivers of affected cars will need to pay an extra £12.50 (P850) to drive into the nation's capital. That's

It’s been an expensive year so far

The law applies to all, otherwise to none at all.It's a sentiment that we truly believe in, especially when it comes to traffic laws. We believe no one should be immune to enforcement and due punishment-including us. We really

What a bummer

Traffic citations are a bummer, whether you feel they're unjustly given or otherwise. Not only do you have to pay a fine, you also have to take precious time out of your daily schedule to line up and hand over the

Mini is owned by BMW, remember?

The Americans may not know how to host beauty pageants--well, at least one doesn't--but they sure know how to crack the whip on the automotive industry. According to a Reuters story, US safety regulators fined BMW $10 million (P472.