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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 enacted MMDA 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, a Technical 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, the Technical Working Group (TWG) was tasked to study and recommend a Uniform Ticketing System (UTS) harmonized fines and penalties for implementation in Metro Manila;

WHEREAS, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved Metro 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 enacted Ordinance No. 04-022, otherwise known as the "Traffic Code of the City of Muntinlupa" as amended by Ordinance No. 08-070 and Ordinance No. 09-081;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, by the 7^th Sangguniang 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 the Metro Manila Council (MMC) thereby revising/modifying the existing Traffic 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 Practicable	500.00
• Overtaking	500.00
• Use of Center Lanes of Three Lanes thoroughfares	500.00
• Passing vehicles	500.00
• Giving way to overtaking vehicles	500.00
• Drivers not to obstruct traffic	500.00
• Driving in lanes on thoroughfares	500.00
• Driving through Roundabouts and Rotondas	500.00
• Keeping right of double Yellow Lanes	500.00
• Driving in Bicycle Lanes	500.00
• Driving in reserved lanes	500.00
• Driving over a Yellow Box	500.00
2. Disobedience to Traffic Control Signals	500.00
3. Disobedience to Signs	500.00
4. Driving, under the influence of Liquor or Drugs	2,500.00
5. Driving outside Bicycle Lane	200.00
6. Driving Tricycle on National Road	500.00
7. Driving without license	1,000.00 and impoundment
8. Driving in Sandos/Slippers	150.00
9. Driving through funeral or other processions	500.00
10. Discrimination of passengers/trip cutting	1,000.00
11. Erection and Interference with traffic control items	1,000.00
12. Exceeding Gross Weight, Axia and Wheel Load (overloading)	1,000.00
13. Failure to carry/show/surrender Driver's License	1,000.00 + impoundment
14. Failure to carry/show/registration	300.00
15.Following fire trucks and other emergency vehicles	Increase to Php 1,000-00 because of the gravity of the offence
16. Improper riding of bicycle or tricycle	500.00
17. Improper Uniform	150.00
18. Improper opening of doors and alighting from vehicles	500.00
19. Improper use of horns, warning instruments	500.00
20. Kabit System	2,500,00 + recommendation of cancellation of franchise
21. Lack of Accessories of Taxicabs	500.00
22. Loads not properly secured	500.00
23. Not giving way at intersections	500.00
24. Not giving way during turns	500.00
25. Not giving way to or from parked vehicles	500.00
26. Not giving wav to emergency vehicles	500.00
27. Not giving way to vehicles while leaving or entering a road	500.00
28. Not giving way at roundabout and rotonda	500.00
29. Not payment of parking fees	500.00 + towing fees
30. No holding to handle bar	Human powered - bicycles, pedlcabs- Php200.00 Motorized, electric moped Php2,000.00
31. No franchise/CPC/PA Carried	500.00
32. Non Compliance with UVVRP	500.00
33. No fare matrix displayed	500.00
34. No designated seats for disable persons	500.00
35. No ID'S displayed	500.00
36. No Safety Helmet for motorcyclist	500.00 (the driver will be the only one to be apprehended)
37. Non-use of seatbelts	250 + (R.A. 8750 (D) (P))
38. Operating animal drawn carriages, bicycle and tricycle without license	1,000.00 (without permit)
39. Overloading of passengers of bicycles and tricycles	500.00
40. No permit to move equipment and/or load of excessive weight, width, or height	2,500.00
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 services	1,000.00
44. Obstructing Drivers View or mechanism	200.00
45. Obstructing roads by motor vehicles, vendors and stalled vehicles	500.00
46. obstructing road or sidewalks by residential or commercial establishments	500.00
47. Other restrictions	Depending on the violation committed
48. Parking and waiting in prohibited areas	400.00
49. Parkinq near grade or curve	500.00
50. Parking on parade routes and on any special occasions	500.00
51. Parking for certain prohibited purposes	400.00
52. Parking in front residential or of commercial establishment	400.00
53. Projecting loads on passenger vehicles	150.00
54. Putting glass, sharp objects on highway	500.00
55. Riding Bicycle and Tricycle without regular and permanent seat	400.00
56. Reckless Driving	2,000.00 + seminar
57. Access.restriction on some roads	2,500.00
58. Riding bicycle more than two abreast	500.00
59. Refusal to have vehicles weight and/or to remove	500.00
60. Road Unworthiness of Motor Vehicles	2,500.00 + impounding
61. Sirens, Dazzling Lights, Similar Gadgets	2,500.00
62. Street Diggings or Road Closure Without Permit	2,500.00
63. Student Driver Permit	1,000.00
64. Unauthorized Drag Racing/Speed Contest	2,000.00
65. Towing of Bicycles	400.00
66. Unregistered Motor Vehicle	1,000.00
67. Unauthorized Change Color/Engine	1,000.00 + 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 Devices	150.00
71. Unauthorized Installation/Use of Jalousies Additional Air-con, Dim-colored Lights, etc.	500.00
72. Unclean/Unsanitary Vehicle and Lack of Signs	300.00
73. Taxi Without Meter/Uncalibrated or Tampered Taximeter Seal	2,500.00 + rev. of DL(d) rev. of fran (0)
74. Tracking Mud Unto the Highway	1,000.00
75. Violation of No Left Turn, No Right Turn	500.00
76. Violation of One-way Street	2,000.00
77. Violation of No Entry Sign	2,000.00
78. Violation of No Overtaking/No Passing Sign	500.00
79. Violation of No Overtaking on Bridge Sign	500.00
80. Violation of Bridge Load Limit	500.00
81. Violation of Keep Right, Keep Left Sign	500.00
82. Violation of Stop Sign	500.00
83. Violation of Give Way/Yield Sign	500.00
84. Violation of No U-Turn Sign	500.00
85. Violation of Speed Limits	1,000.00
86. Violation of Speed/Drag Racing Contests	2,000.00 + impounding and seminar + suspension of DL,(1^st off. + recommendation for suspension for 3 months, (2^nd + 6 months) (3^rd + revocation of DL)
87. Violation of Operating Rule on One-Way Streets	2,000.00
88. Violation of Loading/Unloading Zones	500.00
89. Violation in Parking Areas	500.00 + towing fee
90. Violation of procedures involving Traffic Accidents	2,000.00
91. Violation of Non-compliance with any section or article, regarding Lighting, Warning Signs, Equipment	300.00
92. Violation of Bridge Load Limit or Limit in the Use of Bridge	500.00
93. Violation of Speed Limit on Wooden Bridge	500.00
94. Violation of Limited Truck Ban	2,000.00
95. Violation of License Restriction	1,000.00
96. Violating Pedestrian Crossing	200.00 + community service
97. Violating Restrictions on Pedestrian	200.00
98. Violating Restrictions on Animals and Livestock	500.00
99. Tourist Operating a Non-Phils. Drivers License beyond 90-day period	1,500.00
100. Plates Not Firmly Attached & Visible	1,000.00
101. Dirty or Uncared for Plates	300.00
102. Inconspicuously Displayed Plates	2,500.00
103. Driving Vehicle with expired Driver's License	1,000.00 + Impound
104. Driving Vehicle using Fake Driver's License	2,000.00 + impounding
105. Driving in a Place not for Traffic	2,000.00
106. No Business and Trade Name	300.00
107. Jaywalking	1^st – 100.00, 2^nd – 150.00 3^rd – 200.00
108. Littering	1^st –150.00, 2^nd – 300.00 3^rd – 500.00
109. Smoking Ban	1^st – 1,000.00 2^nd – 2,000.00 3^rd – 3,000.00 + imprisonment
110. Smoke Belching	1^st – 1,000.00 2^nd – 2,000.00 3^rd – 3,000.00
111. Urinating/Defacating/Spitting	500.00
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 Vehicle	2,500.00
113. Sidewalk Violation	500.00
114. Drinking, Intoxicating Beverages in Public	200.00
115. Illegal Dumping and Disposal of Garbages	1,000.00
116. Colorum Pedicab Ord. 60, S. 1989	100.00
117. Out of Route – Pedicab Ord. 60, S. 1989	Local Ordinance
118. Tricycle Code MTOP Violation – Tricycle Ord. 219 Sec. 13	Local Ordinance
119. Tricycle Code Violation of Sec. 3 – Physical Requirements	Local Ordinance
120. Sec. 13 No MTOP	Local Ordinance
121. Using Main Thoroughfare as Training Down	Local Ordinance
122. Illegal Terminal-Pedicab Ordinance	Local Ordinance
123. Breach of Franchise Condition	2,500.00
124. Colorum Operations of Cargo & Passenger Vehicle	2,500.00 + impounding
125. Colorum Operations of Tricycle-No CPC/Franchise	Local Ordinance
126. Disregarding Lane Markings	500.00
127. Failure to Install Seat Belts	*R.A. 8750
128. Illegal Counterflow	2,000.00 + seminar
129. Illegal Display of Siqnboards	500.00
130. Improper Display of Plates	2,500.00
131. Using Cellphone While Driving	500.00
132. Arrogance, Discourtesy of Driving	500.00
133. Expired, Delinquent Driver's License	1,000.00 + impounding
134. Allowing passenqers on Top of vehicle	2,000.00
135. Expired Registration	1,000.00
136. No-Sticker PUJ	Local Ordinance
137. Towing fee (3kms.) – empty tank	Local Ordinance
138. Towing fee (4kms) – empty tank	Local Ordinance
139. Towing fee (5kms) – empty tank	Local Ordinance
140. Violating vehicular reduction scheme	500.00
141. Improper used of headlights	2,500.00
142. Colorum operation of an unaccredited towing company	2,500.00 + impounding
143. Counterflow	2,000.00 + 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 the Local 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 the Metro 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 the City Mayor in 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 the 7^th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Muntinlupa this 7^th day of September, 2015, on its 94^th Regular 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

[ 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.