MMDA bares list of traffic violations under single ticketing system

Updated Feb 10, 2023 | Same topic: Latest Traffic Updates

These offenses will carry the same penalties across Metro Manila.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released a list of traffic violations that will be met with a uniform set of fines under the proposed single ticketing system.

LTO apprehending jeepney

Motorists should take note of the common offenses under the Metro Manila Traffic Code

Under the scheme, specific traffic offenses commonly committed by motorists will carry standardized penalties wherever they may occur within the National Capital Region. This aims to simplify the enforcement of (and compliance with) traffic rules under the Metro Manila Traffic Code or MMTC.

Each of Metro Manila’s 17 local government units only need to issue a resolution in accordance with the code, which the MMDA aims to apply within the first quarter of the year.

These are the common traffic violations included in the single ticketing system: 

Traffic violation

Fines and penalties

(First/second/third/subsequent offenses)

Disregarding traffic signs Php 1,000
Illegal parking (attended) Php 1,000
Illegal parking (unattended) Php 2,000
Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program (Number coding) Php 500
Truck ban Php 3,000
Light truck ban Php 2,000
Reckless driving Php 1,000/Php 2,000/Php 2,000 with seminar
Tricycle ban Php 500
Obstruction Php 1,000
Dress Code for motorcycles Php 500/Php 750/Php 1000
Overloading Php 1,000
Defective motor vehicle accessories Php 1,000
Unauthorized modification Php 2,000
Arrogance/Discourteous conduct Php 500
Loading and Unloading in Prohibited Zones Php 1,000
Illegal counterflow Php 2,000/Php 5,000
Overspeeding Php 1,000

The MMTC also lists specific traffic violations under special laws, and these will also carry standard penalties:

Traffic violation

Fines and penalties

(First/second/third/subsequent offenses)

Failure to use seat belt Php 1,000
Failure to use child restraint system (CRS) Php 1,000/Php 2,000/Php 5,000
Use of substandard child restraint system (CRS) Php 1,000/Php 3,000/Php 5,000
No motorcycle helmet Php 1,000/Php 2,000/Php 5,000/Php 10,000
Use of helmet with no ICC markings Php 3,000/Php 5,000
Violation of Children’s Safety on Motorcycle Act Php 3,000/Php 5,000/Php 10,000

The LTO has been subjecting its field personnel to training on the use of automated handheld devices that will be deployed in enforcing the single ticketing system. Among future improvements is allowing apprehended drivers to settle their fines on the spot through the use of digital wallets, reducing the likelihood of long lines at payment centers.

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