The City Government of Davao is set to enforce the clamping or locking of wheels of vehicles parked illegally on city roads after the City Council approved an ordinance amending the city’s Traffic Code.

The amendment authorizes the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) to use wheel clamps or tire locks on vehicles parked illegally across the city.

The measure covers all four-wheel vehicles and above.

A three-month pilot implementation will begin in January 2026 before the full enforcement of the ordinance.

“Ang atoang first areas nga i-cover is from Agdao to Lasang. Kanang whole stretch sa R Castillo. Parts of Quimpo Blvd. and Sandawa area,” Committee on Peace and Public Safety Chairwoman, Councilor Luna Acosta, said.

The local government is set to purchase wheel clamps, tire locks, and road signages in December 2025.

Motorists who resist the clamping will face penalties: P2,000 for light vehicles and P5,000 for trucks to have the clamps or locks removed. These fines are in addition to a P500 citation ticket for illegal parking.

“Basically, it’s just an additional tool. Kabalo naman gyud ta nga bawal jud mag-park sa mga major roadways nato diri sa Davao…. Para makatabang pud ta sa mga establishment nga ma-apektuhan sa traffic no kay usahay mapansin nato grabe na ang traffic, pag-abot sa unahan ay naa lang nag-park, mao ng na-traffic siya,” Acosta added.

Data showed that more than 200 vehicles are apprehended daily in the downtown area alone for illegal parking.

Under the National Building Code, all establishments are required to provide their own parking areas, a prerequisite for securing building and business permits.