More than 7,700 traffic violations were recorded by the Makati City government during its intensified road clearing and anti-obstruction operations this month, in line with the city’s program to promote road discipline and obedience to traffic rules.
The Makati Public Safety Department (PSD) recorded a total of 7,719 traffic violations during the first two weeks of July, upon the directive of Mayor Abigail Binay to conduct daily operations against all kinds of obstructions, including illegally parked vehicles, illegal public transport terminals and street vendors.
“As the number of motor vehicles using our roads continues to increase, we must ensure that traffic laws are strictly observed by motorists to keep our streets safe and speed up traffic flow as well,” Binay said.
She said the city government has taken a hard stance against disobedient motorists to restore order and discipline on the streets and respect for the law in the city.
“Mobility is a key factor to sustaining progress and development in our city. We are determined to use the full force of the law to effectively address traffic congestion caused by disobedient motorists and illegal vendors blocking roads and sidewalks,” said Binay.
The mayor also reiterated her call to residents and the riding public to report abusive and reckless drivers through the city’s official social media accounts, and give important details such as the plate number, type of vehicle and location.
Concerned citizens may send their complaints through My Makati Facebook page and Twitter accounts, @MakatiTraffic and @Mayora_Abby.
Based on the latest report from the Ordinance Violation Receipt Redemption Management Division (OVRRMD) of Public Safety Department, disobedience to traffic control signs and signals topped the list of violations with 1,325 tickets issued from July 1 up to July 14.
Other top-ranking violations recorded were disregarding lane markings with 1,155 tickets issued; illegal signboards, 949; illegal parking, 759; and obstructing roads by motor vehicles or stalled vehicles, 627. Joel E. Zurbano
On the first year of her administration, the city government through PSD has recorded over 144,000 traffic violations committed mostly by errant motorists, and some by pedestrians.
Fines collected by the OVRRMD for violation tickets issued from July to December 2016 amounted to over P29.6 million, while fines collected from January to June of this year amounted to over P33 million.
Meanwhile, apprehended motorists can redeem their driver’s licenses at the 7th floor, Makati City Hall Building II, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Mondays to Fridays.
Under the Makati City Traffic Code, disobedience to traffic control signs and signals carries a fine of P2,500 and/or suspension of driver’s license and, for a public utility vehicle, suspension of Certificate of Public Convenience.
For the complete list of penalties for traffic violations under the Makati Traffic Code, visit www.makati.gov.ph.
