Over 1k fined in first 3 days of single-ticketing system —Zamora

More than 1,000 motorists have been fined for various traffic violations during the first three days of the implementation of the single-ticketing system in Metro Manila, San Juan Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) Francis Zamora said Monday.

“Dito po sa San Juan, over 100 violators. Sa ibang lungsod, more or less a total of 1,000 in the first three days,” said Zamora in a radio interview.

(There are 100 violators here in San Juan. In other cities, there are at least 1,000 in the first three days.)

Zamora reiterated that the initial rollout conducted in the cities of Muntinlupa, San Juan, Valenzuela, Parañaque, and Quezon City was “successful". He previously said the MMC is eyeing its full implementation in the National Capital Region in “a couple of weeks”.

“Ang hinihintay na lang natin ay ang pag-customize ng gadgets per city at ‘yan ay sa tulong ng MMDA sapagkat sila ang magbabayad ng ating mga handheld devices,” he added.

(We’re waiting for the customization of the gadgets per city and that’s with the help of the MMDA because they will pay for the handheld devices.)

The pilot implementation of the single-ticketing system started on May 2. It aims to establish a uniform policy on traffic violations and the penalty system in Metro Manila.

The Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023, which serves as the guideline for the system, includes penalties for the following traffic violations:

• Disregarding traffic signs
• Illegal parking (attended and unattended)
• Number coding UVVRP
• Truck ban
• Light truck ban
• Reckless Driving
• Unregistered motor vehicle
• Driving without license
• Tricycle ban

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• Obstruction
• Dress code for motorcycle
• Overloading
• Defective motorcycle accessories
• Unauthorized modification
• Arrogance/Discourteous conduct (driver)
• Loading and Unloading in Prohibited Zones
• Illegal counterflow
• Overspeeding

The fines for these 20 violations range from P500 to P5,000.

The following special laws will also be implemented in the region:

• Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
• Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act
• Mandatory Use of Motorcycle Helmet Act
• Children's Safety on Motorcycle Act
• Anti-Distracted Driving Act

—NB, GMA Integrated News