“In specific areas, a ‘No Parking’ sign is not required”
...they availed of a second LTO license by submitting an affidavit of loss
You can run, but you cannot hide. This is the message of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) to motorists whose driver's licenses were confiscated for various traffic violations but failed to, or worse, deliberately, did not redeem them. Some
by Aris Ilagan
“Mayors must exercise their power and put their foot down”
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is urging Metro Manila mayors to get tough on barangay captains who fail to keep their roads free of obstructions."We have been deluged by complaints from the people about barangay captains who
by Drei Laurel
A lot has to happen before September ends
The ultimatum is now official: The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has announced that starting today, Metro Manila mayors have 60 days to clear their cities' roads of obstructions. By our count, the deadline falls on September 26, 2019."This
by Drei Laurel
Park at your own risk
It looks like the San Juan City government is shifting its fight against traffic and illegal parking into full gear.The streets around Barangay Greenhills-specifically Club Filipino Avenue, and portions of Annapolis Street, Missouri Street, and Connecticut Street-are now officially
by Drei Laurel
Do you park here?
Frequenters of Annapolis in the Greenhills area will soon have to find more suitable parking areas, as San Juan City mayor-elect Francis Zamora has expressed his intent to remove street parking along the busy thoroughfare.In an interview on One News
by Drei Laurel
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
by Jason Tulio
This could be tricky
Hi, Top Gear, I would like to ask for your feedback regarding illegally parked vehicles. Let's say that an illegally parked vehicle gets accidentally hit by an inanimate object like debris or roofing that got dislodged because of strong winds. Is
Clue: A lot
Today marks the first day of higher penalties for illegal-parking violations. Attended cars will now be fined over triple the previous amount, while the fine for unattended vehicles has increased fourfold. The fine for obstruction has jumped from P150 to P1,
by Drei Laurel
Were you one of those given a ticket?
Do you think you're getting away with beating traffic via the yellow lane, buddy? Well, think again.According to data provided by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), a total of 289,154 yellow lane violators were caught via the agency'
by Drei Laurel
The fine for obstruction has gone up quite a bit, too
Merry Christmas to all the illegal parkers out there: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has just announced that effective December 19, 2018, the fines for illegal parking and obstruction will increase-and by a great deal at that.Below are the
by Drei Laurel
Be careful where you leave your car
And so it beings. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has just announced that it will begin a crackdown on illegally-parked vehicles on Mabuhay lanes today, August 31.According to MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia, the operations will take place from
by Drei Laurel
Should they be steeper?
In case you missed it, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently announced that Metro Manila mayors have agreed to impose steeper fines against motorists caught parking their vehicles illegally.In the comments, many of you commended the move saying that the
by Drei Laurel
Heads up, guys
Over the years, it seems like a lot of motorists have developed the habit of parking just about wherever they see fit. If you're one of them, now might be the perfect time to change your ways.The Metropolitan Manila
by Drei Laurel
It also 'fixed' the controversial speed bumps
Be careful where you park. Bonifacio Global City (BGC) has announced that it will begin wheel-clamping operations to supplement ongoing towing activities and other existing programs.Representatives from the Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC) say operations are expected to begin in
by Drei Laurel
Here's what the law says
No law prohibits a homeowner from putting a "No Parking" sign at the gate to his property facing a public road. You may put such a sign on your gate, but that does not necessarily mean that the driver of the parked
Can technology help deter illegal parking?
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) wants Filipino netizens to help deter motorists from breaking traffic laws and regulations via the power of social networking.A tweet released by the official MMDA account urged Twitter and Viber users to report illegally parked
by Drei Laurel
Taking motoring vigilantism to the next level
Russian online magazine The-Village.ru has created an application for mobile phones that it hopes will name and shame motorists who park their cars illegally, like on sidewalks or pedestrian lanes.The app is known as Parking Douche, and it reportedly
Lithuanian mayor gives a demo
If you think illegal parking is a problem that plagues only the Philippines, think again. It happens everywhere. But in Lithuania, the deed involves mostly luxury cars, and the mayor has more than just the political-will-slash-balls to get his
