The implementation of a single ticketing system for a more effective transport and traffic management in Metro Manila is set to begin on May 2.
Under the system, motorists who will be apprehended for violating the traffic code will be able to pay their fines through digital payment platforms or e-wallets.
They may also pay their fines on-the-spot when apprehended, as traffic enforcers will be provided with a special ticketing gadget.
The system is also expected to speed up the process of recording traffic violations in Metro Manila and make the collection and payment of fines easier.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday, April 13, said a pilot test will be rolled out in seven cities, including Manila, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, San Juan, Caloocan, Valenzuela, and Quezon City.
“The pilot testing will be done so the next LGUs that will be onboard will roll out their respective systems seamlessly,” MMDA Acting Chairperson Romando Artes said during the signing of a memorandum of agreement between MMDA, Metro Manila mayors, and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday.
Artes said the single ticketing system will also prevent the prevalence of extortion of traffic enforcers over motorists.
“Mayroon tayong na-procure na body cameras na naka-link sa ating command center real-time. So lahat ng may paniket (pang-ticket) na taga-MMDA, before niya hulihin, iinform niya na mayroong body cam na minomonitor sa command center,” Artes said.
“Mawawala na po yung negotiations, mawawala na ‘yung pagbibigay ng pera,” he added.
Based in the Metro Manila Traffic Code approved on Jan. 19, the most common traffic violations that will be uniformly penalized by the new system are as follows:
- 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
- Obstruction
- Dress code for motorcycle
- Overloading
- Defective motorcycle accessories
- Unauthorized modification
- Arrogance/Discourteous conduct (driver)
- Loading and Unloading in Prohibited Zones
- Illegal counterflow
- Overspeeding
CF/with reports from Gillian Geronimo-ag