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MUNTINLUPA CITY ORDINANCE 15-135 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM TICKETING SYSTEM HARMONIZED FINES AND PENALTIES APPROVED BY THE METRO MANILA COUNCIL THEREBY REVISING/MODIFYING THE EXISTING TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF MUNTINLUPA. September 22, 2015

[ MUNTINLUPA CITY ORDINANCE 15-135, September 22, 2015 ]

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM TICKETING SYSTEM HARMONIZED FINES AND PENALTIES APPROVED BY THE METRO MANILA COUNCIL THEREBY REVISING/MODIFYING THE EXISTING TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF MUNTINLUPA.



Sponsored:Hon. Coun. Ringo A. Teves
Hon. Coun. Atty. Raul R. Corro
Hon. Coun. Atty. Patricio L Boncayao, Jr.
Hon. Coun. Bal Niefes
Hon. Coun. Stephanie G. Teves
Hon. Coun. Louisito A. Arciaga
Hon. Coun. Margarita Amythyst Labios, Md
Hon. Coun. Alexander Diaz
Hon. Coun. Engr. Neptali S. Santiago
Hon. Coun. Elmer S. Espeleta
Hon. Coun. Rafael T. Sevlila
Hon. Coun. Vergel C. Ulanday
Hon. Coun. Robert A. Abas
Hon. Coun. Robert P. Baes

WHEREAS,the Metro Manila Council (MMC) composed of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metro Manila Mayors, the President of the Vice Mayor's League and the President of the Philippine Councilors League enactedMMDA Resolution No. 12-02,"adopting a Uniform Ticketing System and Establishment of a Sysfem of Interconnectivity among Government Instrumentalities involved in the transport and traffic management in Metro Manila";

WHEREAS,aTechnical Working Group (TWG)was created composed of the Traffic Heads of the sixteen (16) cities and one (1) municipality of Metro Manila and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA);

WHEREAS,theTechnical Working Group (TWG)was tasked to study and recommend aUniform Ticketing System (UTS)harmonized fines and penalties for implementation in Metro Manila;

WHEREAS,theMetro Manila Council (MMC)approvedMetro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution No. 12-20,approving and adopting the Uniform Ticketing System (UTS) harmonized fines and penalties recommended by the Technical Working Group and endorsing the same to the Local Councils for adoption";

WHEREAS,the City Council recognizes that the existing ticketing system and uncoordinated implementation of traffic laws result to confusion of the driving public and loss of money and productive hours, and of left unattended may create chaos to the detriment of the public in general;

WHEREAS,the City Council recognizes the heed to adopt the recommerfded uniform traffic fines and penalties of the Technical Working Group to harmonize the existing national and local laws on traffic ticketing system in Metro Manila;

WHEREAS,the City Council of Muntinlupa enactedOrdinance No. 04-022,otherwise known as the "Traffic Code of the City of Muntinlupa" as amended byOrdinance No. 08-070 and Ordinance No. 09-081;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED,by the 7thSangguniang Panlungsod of Muntinlupa, in session assembled that:

SECTION 1.Title– This ordinance shall be known as adopting and approving the Uniform Ticketing System Harmonized Fines and Penalties approved by theMetro Manila Council (MMC)thereby revising/modifying the existingTraffic Code of the City of Muntinlupa.

SECTION 2.Penalties and Violation– The Uniform Ticketing System Harmonized fines and penalties are the following:

TRAFFIC VIOLATION    Agreed Single
Penalty
1. Any violation of General Driving Rule:Php500.00
   •Keeping as Far Right as Practicable500.00
   •Overtaking500.00
   •Use of Center Lanes of Three Lanes thoroughfares500.00
   •Passing vehicles500.00
   •Giving way to overtaking vehicles500.00
   •Drivers not to obstruct traffic500.00
   •Driving in lanes on thoroughfares500.00
   •Driving through Roundabouts and Rotondas500.00
   •Keeping right of double Yellow Lanes500.00
   •Driving in Bicycle Lanes500.00
   •Driving in reserved lanes500.00
   •Driving over a Yellow Box500.00
2. Disobedience to Traffic Control Signals500.00
3. Disobedience to Signs500.00
4. Driving, under the influence of Liquor or Drugs2,500.00
5. Driving outside Bicycle Lane200.00
6. Driving Tricycle on National Road500.00
7. Driving without license1,000.00 and
impoundment
8. Driving in Sandos/Slippers150.00
9. Driving through funeral or other processions500.00
10. Discrimination of passengers/trip cutting1,000.00
11. Erection and Interference with traffic control items1,000.00
12. Exceeding Gross Weight, Axia and Wheel Load (overloading)1,000.00
13. Failure to carry/show/surrender Driver's License1,000.00 +
impoundment
14. Failure to carry/show/registration300.00
15.Following fire trucks and other emergency vehiclesIncrease to
Php 1,000-00 because
of the gravity of the
offence
16. Improper riding of bicycle or tricycle500.00
17. Improper Uniform150.00
18. Improper opening of doors and alighting from vehicles500.00
19. Improper use of horns, warning instruments500.00
20. Kabit System2,500,00 +
recommendation of
cancellation of
franchise
21. Lack of Accessories of Taxicabs500.00
22. Loads not properly secured500.00
23. Not giving way at intersections500.00
24. Not giving way during turns500.00
25. Not giving way to or from parked vehicles500.00
26. Not giving wav to emergency vehicles500.00
27. Not giving way to vehicles while leaving or entering a road500.00
28. Not giving way at roundabout and rotonda500.00
29. Not payment of parking fees500.00 + towing fees
30. No holding to handle barHuman powered -
bicycles, pedlcabs-
Php200.00
Motorized, electric
moped Php2,000.00
31. No franchise/CPC/PA Carried500.00
32. Non Compliance with UVVRP500.00
33. No fare matrix displayed500.00
34. No designated seats for disable persons500.00
35. No ID'S displayed500.00
36. No Safety Helmet for motorcyclist500.00 (the driver
will be the only one
to be apprehended)
37. Non-use of seatbelts250 +
(R.A. 8750 (D) (P))
38. Operating animal drawn carriages, bicycle and tricycle without license1,000.00
(without permit)
39. Overloading of passengers of bicycles and tricycles500.00
40. No permit to move equipment and/or load of excessive weight, width, or height2,500.00
41. Out of route (PUB/PUJ)2,500.00+
impounding
42. Out of service area (Tricycle/Pedicab)1,000.00
43. Overcharqinq of Fares/contracting services1,000.00
44. Obstructing Drivers View or mechanism200.00
45. Obstructing roads by motor vehicles, vendors and stalled vehicles500.00
46. obstructing road or sidewalks by residential or commercial establishments500.00
47. Other restrictionsDepending on
the violation
committed
48. Parking and waiting in prohibited areas400.00
49. Parkinq near grade or curve500.00
50. Parking on parade routes and on any special occasions500.00
51. Parking for certain prohibited purposes400.00
52. Parking in front residential or of commercial establishment400.00
53. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles150.00
54. Putting glass, sharp objects on highway500.00
55. Riding Bicycle and Tricycle without regular and permanent seat400.00
56. Reckless Driving2,000.00 + seminar
57. Access.restriction on some roads2,500.00
58. Riding bicycle more than two abreast500.00
59. Refusal to have vehicles weight and/or to remove500.00
60. Road Unworthiness of Motor Vehicles2,500.00 +
impounding
61. Sirens, Dazzling Lights, Similar Gadgets2,500.00
62. Street Diggings or Road Closure Without Permit2,500.00
63. Student Driver Permit1,000.00
64. Unauthorized Drag Racing/Speed Contest2,000.00
65. Towing of Bicycles400.00
66. Unregistered Motor Vehicle1,000.00
67. Unauthorized Change Color/Engine1,000.00 +
impounding
68. Use, Posting or Display of Fake Unauthorized ID's Stickers, etc.1,000.00
69. Used of Expired Commemorative, License Plates, etc.2,500.00
70. Use of Signaling Devices150.00
71. Unauthorized Installation/Use of Jalousies Additional Air-con, Dim-colored Lights, etc.500.00
72. Unclean/Unsanitary Vehicle and Lack of Signs300.00
73. Taxi Without Meter/Uncalibrated or Tampered Taximeter Seal2,500.00 + rev. of
DL(d) rev. of fran
(0)
74. Tracking Mud Unto the Highway1,000.00
75. Violation of No Left Turn, No Right Turn500.00
76. Violation of One-way Street2,000.00
77. Violation of No Entry Sign2,000.00
78. Violation of No Overtaking/No Passing Sign500.00
79. Violation of No Overtaking on Bridge Sign500.00
80. Violation of Bridge Load Limit500.00
81. Violation of Keep Right, Keep Left Sign500.00
82. Violation of Stop Sign500.00
83. Violation of Give Way/Yield Sign500.00
84. Violation of No U-Turn Sign500.00
85. Violation of Speed Limits1,000.00
86. Violation of Speed/Drag Racing Contests2,000.00 +
impounding
and seminar
+ suspension
of DL,(1stoff.
+ recommendation
for suspension
for 3 months, (2nd
+ 6 months) (3rd
+ revocation of DL)
87. Violation of Operating Rule on One-Way Streets2,000.00
88. Violation of Loading/Unloading Zones500.00
89. Violation in Parking Areas500.00 +
towing fee
90. Violation of procedures involving Traffic Accidents2,000.00
91. Violation of Non-compliance with any section or article, regarding Lighting, Warning Signs, Equipment300.00
92. Violation of Bridge Load Limit or Limit in the Use of Bridge500.00
93. Violation of Speed Limit on Wooden Bridge500.00
94. Violation of Limited Truck Ban2,000.00
95. Violation of License Restriction1,000.00
96. Violating Pedestrian Crossing200.00 +
community service
97. Violating Restrictions on Pedestrian200.00
98. Violating Restrictions on Animals and Livestock500.00
99. Tourist Operating a Non-Phils. Drivers License beyond 90-day period1,500.00
100. Plates Not Firmly Attached & Visible1,000.00
101. Dirty or Uncared for Plates300.00
102. Inconspicuously Displayed Plates2,500.00
103. Driving Vehicle with expired Driver's License1,000.00 +
Impound
104. Driving Vehicle using Fake Driver's License2,000.00 +
impounding
105. Driving in a Place not for Traffic2,000.00
106. No Business and Trade Name300.00
107. Jaywalking1st– 100.00,
2nd– 150.00
3rd– 200.00
108. Littering1st–150.00,
2nd– 300.00
3rd– 500.00
109. Smoking Ban1st– 1,000.00
2nd– 2,000.00
3rd– 3,000.00
+ imprisonment
110. Smoke Belching1st– 1,000.00
2nd– 2,000.00
3rd– 3,000.00
111. Urinating/Defacating/Spitting500.00
112. Towing Fee: 
Type A Vehicle not more than 4,000 kgs.1,500.00
Type B Vehicle more than 4,000 kgs.2,000.00
Type C Vehicle2,500.00
113. Sidewalk Violation500.00
114. Drinking, Intoxicating Beverages in Public200.00
115. Illegal Dumping and Disposal of Garbages1,000.00
116. Colorum Pedicab Ord. 60, S. 1989100.00
117. Out of Route – Pedicab Ord. 60, S. 1989Local Ordinance
118. Tricycle Code MTOP Violation – Tricycle Ord. 219 Sec. 13Local Ordinance
119. Tricycle Code Violation of Sec. 3 – Physical RequirementsLocal Ordinance
120. Sec. 13 No MTOPLocal Ordinance
121. Using Main Thoroughfare as Training DownLocal Ordinance
122. Illegal Terminal-Pedicab OrdinanceLocal Ordinance
123. Breach of Franchise Condition2,500.00
124. Colorum Operations of Cargo & Passenger Vehicle2,500.00 +
impounding
125. Colorum Operations of Tricycle-No CPC/FranchiseLocal Ordinance
126. Disregarding Lane Markings500.00
127. Failure to Install Seat Belts*R.A. 8750
128. Illegal Counterflow2,000.00 +
seminar
129. Illegal Display of Siqnboards500.00
130. Improper Display of Plates2,500.00
131. Using Cellphone While Driving500.00
132. Arrogance, Discourtesy of Driving500.00
133. Expired, Delinquent Driver's License1,000.00 +
impounding
134. Allowing passenqers on Top of vehicle2,000.00
135. Expired Registration1,000.00
136. No-Sticker PUJLocal Ordinance
137. Towing fee (3kms.) – empty tankLocal Ordinance
138. Towing fee (4kms) – empty tankLocal Ordinance
139. Towing fee (5kms) – empty tankLocal Ordinance
140. Violating vehicular reduction scheme500.00
141. Improper used of headlights2,500.00
142. Colorum operation of an unaccredited towing company2,500.00 +
impounding
143. Counterflow2,000.00 + seminar

SECTION 3.Use of Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt– The Uniform Ticketing System is being implemented using a Uniform Ticket called Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR). The Uniform Ticket called Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR) contains:

 3.1.1.The MMDA, LTO and 17 LGU logos;
   
 3.1.2.MMDA and LGU specific serial numbers;
   
 3.1.3.common security features to avoid the use of proliferation of fake tickets commonly termed as "palipad or talahib";

SECTION 4.Area of Jurisdiction– the existing arrangements on the areas of jurisdiction remain effective.

SECTION 5.Payment of fines from apprehension– The payment of the fines is still made directly to theLocal Government Unit(LGU) fon apprehension made within its jurisdiction, and to MMDA for apprehensions within its jurisdiction.

SECTION 6.Authorized Apprehending Agency/Department/Office– The apprehending agency/department/office shall be theMetro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Philippine National Police (PNP), the Muntinlupa Traffic Management Bureau (MTMB), the Tricycle Regulatory Unit (TRU), other private sectors that may authorized/ deputized by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA),and other department/agency/office that may deputize by theCity Mayorin black and white.

SECTION 7.Separability Clause– If for any reason or reasons any part or provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 8.Repealing Clause.All previous ordinances inconsistent with this ordinance shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9.Effectivity Clause– This ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its completion of its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED,by the7thSangguniang Panlungsod of Muntinlupathis7thday ofSeptember, 2015,on its94thRegular Session.

CONCURRED:

DISTRICT I:
 
(Sgd.)COUN. ATTY. RAUL R. CORRO
Member
 
(Sgd.)COUN. ATTY. PATRICIO L. BONCAYAO, JR.
Member
  
(Sgd.)COUN. BAL NIEFES
Member		(Sgd.)COUN. STEPHANIE G. TEVES
Member
  
(Sgd.)COUN. LOUISITO A. ARCIAGA
Member
 
(Sgd.)COUN. MARGARITA AMYTHYST PATDU-LABIOS, MD.
Member
 
(Sgd.)COUN. RINGO A. TEVES
Member		(Sgd.)COUN. ALEXANDER B. DIAZ
Member
  
DISTRICT II:
  
(Sgd.)COUN. ENGR. NEPTALI S. SANTIAGO
Member		(Sgd.)COUN. ELMER S. ESPELETA
Member
  
(Sgd.)COUN. RAFAEL T. SEVILLA
Member		(Sgd.)COUN. VERGEL C. ULANDAY
Member
  
(Sgd.)COUN. ROBERT A. ABAS
Member		(Sgd.)COUN. ROBERT P. BAES
Member
  
ABSENT:
 
COUN. MA. DHESIREE G. AREVALO
Member		COUN. LUVI P. CONSTANTINO
Member
  
COUN. CELSO C. DIOKO
Sectoral Representative
President     
Association of Barangay Captains
 
I HEREBY CERTIFY,as to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance.
 
 (Sgd.)CECILIA C. LAZARTE
Secretary
 
ATTESTED:
 
(Sgd.)ARTEMIO A. SIMUNDAC
City Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer
 
APPROVED:
 
(Sgd.)ATTY. JAME R. FRESNEDI
City Mayor
 
Date :SEP 22  2015