These dealers face blacklisting for repeated offenses
by Anton Andres
Just in time for the holidays
The holiday season means more congestion on the roads. The smallest of traffic obstructions can gas massive jams in mere minutes, which is why the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants to do something about it.Aside from a temporary suspension of
by Anton Andres
Jaywalking is bad, okay?
Common sense and laws dictate that jaywalking is wrong. However, shocking incidents of that happening along major thoroughfares have been receiving greater attention these days. So much so that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has spoken about it.In a report
by Anton Andres
What exactly is the penalty?
The rainy season has its own set of challenges on the road. Aside from the slippery roads, there's also bad visibility, floods, and heavier traffic. On top of that, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is calling out riders who wait
by Anton Andres
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
by Anton Andres
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
by Anton Andres
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
by Anton Andres
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
by Anton Andres
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
by Anton Andres
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
by Anton Andres
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
by Drei Laurel
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
by Drei Laurel
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
by Drei Laurel
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.
by Anton Andres
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
by Drei Laurel
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
by Drei Laurel
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
by Jason Tulio
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
by Tom Harrison
