Over 500 motorists ticketed on first day of expanded number coding

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that there were 516 violators on the first day of the expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or number coding.

516 violators were apprehended on the first day of the expanded number coding

According to the agency, the number was based on the physical and non-contact apprehensions along EDSA, Commonwealth Ave., C5 Road, and other major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. The expanded number coding is enacted from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., as well as from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The motorists who received a ticket explained that they were not aware that the number coding has been re-implemented in the morning. However, the MMDA responded by saying that the agency conducted a public awareness campaign that ran for three days. In other words, ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

As a recap, the MMDA first suspended the number coding when the pandemic happened. This way, roads can be used by those who were delivering essential goods at any time of the week. Now that the program is back, violators must settle a fine amounting to Php 300.

Follow the program to avoid paying fines

And as said earlier, the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is working hand-in-hand with the agency in capturing those who will violate the number coding despite guideline woes. But the Land Transportation Agency (LTO) is addressing the issue by recently forming a team that primarily aims to develop the NCAP.

Here is the list of vehicles that are limited to using roads with number coding depending on the last digit of their plate numbers:

• Monday – 1 and 2
• Tuesday – 3 and 4
• Wednesday – 5 and 6
• Thursday – 7 and 8
• Friday – 9 and 0

To note, the city of Makati has different number coding times, running from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. But regardless, the program as a whole is lifted on holidays.

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