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Traffic enforcers clear the roads on April 26,2024 of several vehicles, as well as fixtures and furnitures, obstructing Panay Avenue, Scout Borromeo, and GMA Drive. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File 

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172354099077620240426-clearing operation-MT-8.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Traffic enforcers clear the roads on April 26,2024 of several vehicles, as well as fixtures and furnitures, obstructing Panay Avenue, Scout Borromeo, and GMA Drive. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File </div>MANILA — Public utility vehicle drivers expressed concerns on alleged unjust traffic apprehensions by some traffic enforcers.Nitpicking on possible violations, improper placing of traffic signs, and extortion were among the concerns raised to the Senate Committee on Public Services as it discussed the Fair Traffic Apprehension Act on Tuesday.The proposed bill seeks to protect motorists from wrong apprehensions through compensation.Erring traffic personnel can also be charged administratively under the bill.Wayne Jacinto, General Manager of ride-hailing app Move It, said riders are usually apprehended due to unclear traffic signs and regulations.“Minsan ‘di mo alam kung sa isang kalye pwede kang dumiretso o kakaliwa lang. Minsan ‘pag kakanan ka, may nakasulat na No Right Turn on Red Signal per may mga kalye na walang nakasulat pero ‘pag kumanan sila, nahuhuli sila,” Jacinto said.“Minsan nagkakaroon ng pagtatalo kas hindi malinaw ang signs sa daan,” he added.(Sometimes, riders don&#x27;t know if they can go straight or turn left on a street. Sometimes, there is a sign that says No Right Turn on Red Signal but there are streets that don&#x27;t have a sign but when they turn right, they get caught. Sometimes, dispute happens since road signs are not clear.)<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/18/study-links-edsa-traffic-enforcers-hearing-loss-to-noise-exposure-1754">Study links EDSA traffic enforcers&#x27; hearing loss to noise exposure</a></div>Transport group Manibela also raised concerns over traffic enforcers who are allegedly too strict in loading areas.“Kadalasan napag-iinitan ang PUV na kasamahan natin. Minsan, magtatagal lang kami ng kaunti sa loading station, hinuhuli na kami. Habang nangangatwiran ka kasi may buntis, nadadagdagan pa. Hindi naman ‘yan pwedeng bilisan,” Manibela President Mar Valbuena said.(Most of the time, our fellow PUV drivers are being nitpicked. Sometimes, we only stay a little longer at the loading station, but we get apprehended. While explaining that the passenger is pregnant, the violation increases.)Some traffic enforcers surprise PUV drivers when apprehending them, according to Gerry De Mesa of Metro Manila Taxi and Regional Association.“Sa Maynila po, ‘yong ibang enforcer diyan nagtatago sa isang poste. Konting kembot ayan na tumatakbo parang nagnanakaw. Kung fair tayo, dapat lumantad kayo sa motorista hindi nagtatago kayo sa gilid,” De Mesa said(In Manila, other enforcers hide behind posts. If you’re being fair, you should show yourself to the motorist, not hide on the sidelines.)<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/01/23/motorist-arrested-for-assaulting-qc-traffic-enforcers">Motorist arrested for assaulting Quezon City traffic enforcers</a></div>De Mesa also accused some enforcers of extortion.“Based po sa aming na-experience sa dulo ng LRT Station sa Monumento Circle, kapag gumilid ka paparahin ka nila. Sasabihin sayo wrong lane, swerving at tatakutin ka. Sasabihin sir, P2500 ‘yan at magseminar kayo diyan,” De Mesa said.“Ang gagawin ng motorista, makiusap ka, maglalagay. Para sa amin, P2500 malaki na. Parang ang binabantayan nila ‘yong panghuhuli. Hindi traffic ang inaasikaso nila,” he added.(Based on our experience around the LRT Station in Monumento Circle, they will tell you  you’re on the wrong lane, swerving and they will scare you. They will say, sir, that&#x27;s P2,500 for the fine and you will have to attend a seminar What the motorist will do is beg and bribe the enforcer. For us, P2500 is a huge amount. It&#x27;s like they&#x27;re nitpicking on motorists instead of managing the traffic.) Sen. Raffy Tulfo questioned if traffic enforcers were following certain procedures for apprehensions.The proposed bill also seeks to establish clear guidelines on the proper conduct of traffic apprehensions.“Hindi pwedeng nagfifishing lamang. Habang nanghuhuli, hinahanapan ng violation,” Tulfo said.A provision of the bill also wants to legalize recording of apprehension proceedings to discourage intimidation.The Metro Manila Development Authority said around 700 body cameras are needed to equip each of the agency’s traffic enforcer.

Public utility vehicle drivers expressed concerns on alleged unjust traffic apprehensions by some traffic enforcers.

Public utility vehicle drivers expressed concerns on alleged unjust traffic apprehensions by some traffic enforcers.

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Fishing for violation, extortion among motorist concerns on traffic apprehensions

Lady Vicencio,

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Published August 13, 2024 05:29 PM PHT

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