MMDA says traffic violations down by 3,000 on first day of NCAP reimplementation | ABS-CBN
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MMDA says traffic violations down by 3,000 on first day of NCAP reimplementation
MMDA says traffic violations down by 3,000 on first day of NCAP reimplementation
Vehicles traverse along EDSA on May 22, 2025. A rehabilitation of the major thoroughfare is set for June 13. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Vehicles traverse along EDSA on May 22, 2025. A rehabilitation of the major thoroughfare is set for June 13. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — A total of 1,112 violations were reported on the first full day of implementation of the no contact apprehension policy -- almost 3,000 violations fewer than a week before.
MANILA — A total of 1,112 violations were reported on the first full day of implementation of the no contact apprehension policy -- almost 3,000 violations fewer than a week before.
"On the first day alone, na-monitor ho namin for the entire day ang nag-violate kahapon 1,112," Metro Manila Development Authority Assistant General Manager for Operations Atty. Victor Maria Nuñez told a Senate hearing.
"On the first day alone, na-monitor ho namin for the entire day ang nag-violate kahapon 1,112," Metro Manila Development Authority Assistant General Manager for Operations Atty. Victor Maria Nuñez told a Senate hearing.
He said most violations are on disregarding traffic signs, EDSA bus lane, motorcycle lane violations in Commonwealth, and public utility vehicles' inappropriate loading and unloading locations.
He said most violations are on disregarding traffic signs, EDSA bus lane, motorcycle lane violations in Commonwealth, and public utility vehicles' inappropriate loading and unloading locations.
Nuñez explained this is almost 3,000 violations fewer compared to before the NCAP was reimplemented.
Nuñez explained this is almost 3,000 violations fewer compared to before the NCAP was reimplemented.
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"Pero as compared po, last week, May 19, Monday, ang na-register ho namin is 3,982 sa no contact. Kasi even naka TRO ho kami, minomonitor pa rin namin yung mga violators sa aming CCTVs," he explained.
"Pero as compared po, last week, May 19, Monday, ang na-register ho namin is 3,982 sa no contact. Kasi even naka TRO ho kami, minomonitor pa rin namin yung mga violators sa aming CCTVs," he explained.
The Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order in NCAP in 2022 due to alleged overviolation.
The Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order in NCAP in 2022 due to alleged overviolation.
The SC partially lifted the TRO, prompting the policy's return yesterday, May 26, on major roads such as EDSA, Commonwealth, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, C-5, Ortigas Avenue, and Macapagal Boulevard, and others.
The SC partially lifted the TRO, prompting the policy's return yesterday, May 26, on major roads such as EDSA, Commonwealth, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, C-5, Ortigas Avenue, and Macapagal Boulevard, and others.
Nuñez believes the policy will help alleviate traffic in EDSA once its rehabilitation begins on June 13.
Nuñez believes the policy will help alleviate traffic in EDSA once its rehabilitation begins on June 13.
"I think naniniwala ho kami na yung NCAP makakatulong ng malaki sa pagbawas ng [traffic sa] kalsada especially during the EDSA rehab," he said.
"I think naniniwala ho kami na yung NCAP makakatulong ng malaki sa pagbawas ng [traffic sa] kalsada especially during the EDSA rehab," he said.
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Meanwhile, transport groups questioned the implementation of NCAP, saying that the authorities should have prioritized fixing road issues such as potholes, illegible signage and adding timers in stoplights, before implementing NCAP.
Meanwhile, transport groups questioned the implementation of NCAP, saying that the authorities should have prioritized fixing road issues such as potholes, illegible signage and adding timers in stoplights, before implementing NCAP.
'MORE CCTVS MAY LEAD TO LESS TRAFFIC ENFORCERS'
The MMDA also announced that it will deploy more CCTV cameras with artificial intelligence for NCAP's reimplementation, but it may lead possible reduction of traffic enforcers.
The MMDA also announced that it will deploy more CCTV cameras with artificial intelligence for NCAP's reimplementation, but it may lead possible reduction of traffic enforcers.
"We're in the process of putting up more CCTVs with AI capabilities para po mas malawak na yung range. Kasi there are still some areas na wala ho pang CCTV at hindi pa ma-monitor. So doon po namin i-augment yung mga traffic enforcers namin," Nuñez noted.
"We're in the process of putting up more CCTVs with AI capabilities para po mas malawak na yung range. Kasi there are still some areas na wala ho pang CCTV at hindi pa ma-monitor. So doon po namin i-augment yung mga traffic enforcers namin," Nuñez noted.
"Yun po ang kagandahan ng NCAP kasi gusto nga natin ma-lessen yung human intervention because alam naman natin it takes two to tango. There are some willing na mag-offer, meron din mga enforcer na gustong tumanggap. But with this NCAP kahit po sinong sakay maiiwasan na rin yung nagne-namedrop, anak ng kung sino sino magpapakilala, dito sa NCAP matatanggap mo na lang po notice of violation," he added.
"Yun po ang kagandahan ng NCAP kasi gusto nga natin ma-lessen yung human intervention because alam naman natin it takes two to tango. There are some willing na mag-offer, meron din mga enforcer na gustong tumanggap. But with this NCAP kahit po sinong sakay maiiwasan na rin yung nagne-namedrop, anak ng kung sino sino magpapakilala, dito sa NCAP matatanggap mo na lang po notice of violation," he added.
The agency could deploy less traffic enforcers, only when NCAP is fully implemented and sufficient CCTVs are installed.
The agency could deploy less traffic enforcers, only when NCAP is fully implemented and sufficient CCTVs are installed.
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As of now, 350 CCTVs have been installed.
As of now, 350 CCTVs have been installed.
"Hindi pa naman po sa ngayon kasi ilan pa lang ang CCTVs namin na nagko-cover ng NCAP, 350 something pa lang po. So hindi pa naman kaya i-cover the entire circumferential and radial roads which are under the jurisdiction of MMDA. So kailangan pa rin po ng physical...," he said.
"Hindi pa naman po sa ngayon kasi ilan pa lang ang CCTVs namin na nagko-cover ng NCAP, 350 something pa lang po. So hindi pa naman kaya i-cover the entire circumferential and radial roads which are under the jurisdiction of MMDA. So kailangan pa rin po ng physical...," he said.
Nuñez explained traffic enforcers will be tapped for traffic management, but the enforcers will lose their power to issue traffic violation tickets.
Nuñez explained traffic enforcers will be tapped for traffic management, but the enforcers will lose their power to issue traffic violation tickets.
"Basically, sa traffic management na lang ho talaga, wala silang paniket para maiwasan na yung mga ganoong issue po na na-encounter natin sa kalsada," said Nuñez.
"Basically, sa traffic management na lang ho talaga, wala silang paniket para maiwasan na yung mga ganoong issue po na na-encounter natin sa kalsada," said Nuñez.
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