WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, states that: “Every local government unit shall exercise the power expressly granted, those necessary, appropriate, or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of general welfare”;
WHEREAS, the Local Government Code of 1991 empowers the Sangguniang Panlungsod to enact ordinances that will regulate the traffic and use of streets, avenues, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, parks and other public places;
WHEREAS, the Local Government of San Juan through the Sangguniang Bayan (now Sangguniang Panlungsod) enacted Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004, as amended, “Traffic Management Code of the Municipality of San Juan, Metro Manila” to provide traffic rules and regulations on all roads within the territorial jurisdiction of San Juan. Several amendments were made in order to adapt to new policies that will solve the traffic congestion due to high number of vehicles plying through City roads and thoroughfares on a daily basis; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative to further amend Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004, as amended, in order to rename and update the fines and penalties provided under the said Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEDAS IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of San Juan, Metro Manila, in a session duly called and assembled that:
SECTION 1.AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 37, SERIES OF 2004, AS AMENDED. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004, as amended, which provides the title of said Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: “Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004 shall be known as the TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN, METRO MANILA”.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX VII – SCHEDULE OF FINES AND PENALTIES. Appendix VII of Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004, as amended, that provides for the schedule of fines and penalties for the offense/violation punishable by said Ordinance is hereby amended which shall be read as follows:
APPENDIX VII – SCHEDULE OF FINES AND PENALTIES
CODE | TYPE OF OFFENSE/VIOLATION | FINES & PENALTIES IN PESO |
Article V | Any Violation of General Driving Rule · Keeping as Far Right as Practicable · Overtaking · Use of Center Lanes of Three Lanes Thoroughfares · Passing Vehicles · Giving Way to Overtaking Vehicles · Drivers not to Obstruct Traffic · Driving in Lanes on Thoroughfares · Driving through Roundabouts and Rotondas · Keeping Right of Double Yellow Lanes · Driving in Bicycle Lanes · Driving in Reserved Lanes · Driving Over a Yellow Box | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2ndOffense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 10 | Disobedience to Traffic Control Signals | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2ndOffense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 11 | Disobedience to Traffic Signs | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2ndOffense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 58 | Driving under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs | 1st Offense 3,000.00 2nd &succeeding offenses 5,000.00 |
Section 73 (d) | Driving Outside Bicycle Lane | 500.00 |
Section 73 (f) | Driving Tricycle on National Road | 1,000.00 plus impounding of tricycle |
Section 97 (a) | Driving without License | 1,500.00 |
Section 97 (e) | Driving in Sandos or Slippers | 500.00 |
Section 113 | Driving through Funerals or other Processions | 1,000.00 |
Section 104 (b) | Discrimination of Passengers or Trip Cutting | 1,500.00 |
Section 6 | Erection and Interference with Traffic Control Signs | 1,500.00 |
Section 87 | Exceeding Gross Weight, Axle and Wheel Load (Overloading) | 1,500.00 |
Section 97 (c) | Failure to Carry/Show/Surrender Driver’s License | 1,500.00 |
Section 97 (d) | Failure to Carry/Show Vehicle Registration | 1,000.00 |
Section 110 | Following Fire Trucks and other Emergency Vehicles | 1,000.00 |
Section 72 | Improper Riding of Bicycle or Tricycle | 1,000.00 |
Section 104 (a) | Improper Uniforms | 500.00 |
Section 117 | Improper Opening of Doors and Alighting from Vehicles | 500.00 |
Section 118 | Improper Use of Horns, Warning Instruments | 500.00 |
Section 102 (a) | “Kabit System” | 2,500.00 plus recommend cancellation of franchise |
Section 103 (a) | Lack of Accessories of Taxicabs | 500.00 |
Section 89 | Loads not Properly Secured | 500.00 |
Section 24 | Not Giving Way at Intersections | 1,000.00 |
Section 25 | Not Giving Way During Turns | 1,000.00 |
Section 26 | Not Giving Way to or from Parked Vehicles | 1,000.00 |
Section 27 | Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles | 1,000.00 |
Section 28 | Not Giving Way to Vehicle while Leaving or Entering a Road | 1,000.00 |
Section 29 | Not Giving Way at Roundabout and Rotondas | 1,000.00 |
Section 55 (i) | Non-payment of Parking Fees | 1,000.00 plus towing fee |
Section 73 (c) | No Holding to Handle Bar | 500.00 |
Section 102 (d) | No Franchise/CPC/PA Carried | 1,500.00 |
Section 102 (e) | Non-Compliance with VVRP | 1,000.00 |
Section 102 (f) | No Fare Matrix Displayed | 1,000.00 |
Section 102 (g) | No Designated Seats for Disable Persons | 1,000.00 |
Section 102 (h) | No ID’s Displayed | 1,000.00 |
Section 115 | No Safety Helmet for Motorcyclist and back ride passenger | 1st Offense 2,000.00 2ndOffense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 119 | Non-Use of Seatbelts | 1st Offense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
(Article XIV) Section 71 | Operating Animal Drawn Carriage, Bicycle and Tricycle Without License | 1,500.00 |
Section 73 (b) | Overloading of Passengers of Bicycles and Tricycles | 500.00 |
Section 92 | No Permit to Move Equipment and/or Load of Excessive Weight, Width or Height | 2,500.00 |
Section 94 | Out of Route or Colorum PUB/PUJ | 3,000.00 plus impounding |
Section 96 | Out of Service Area (Tricycle/Pedicab) | 1,500.00 |
Section 104 (c) | Overcharging of Fares/Contracting Service | 1,500.00 |
Section 109 | Obstructing Driver’s View or driving Mechanism | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 120 | Obstructing Roads by Motor Vehicles Vendors Stalled Vehicles | 1,000.00 |
Section 120 (e) | Obstructing Roads or Sidewalks by Residential or Commercial Establishment | 1,000.00 |
Section 41 | Parking and Waiting in Prohibited Areas | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 43 | Parking Near Grade or Curve | 1,000.00 |
Section 44 | Parking on Parade Routes and on Any Special Occasion | 1,000.00 |
Section 45 | Parking on Certain Prohibited Purposes | 1,000.00 |
Section 46 | Parking in Front Residential or Commercial Establishment | 1,000.00 |
Section 88 | Projecting Loads on Passenger Vehicles | 500.00 |
Section 111 | Putting Glass, Sharp Object on Highways | 1,000.00 |
Section 73 (a) | Riding Bicycle and Tricycle without Regular and Permanent Seat | 1,000.00 |
Section 57 | Reckless Driving | 1st Offense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 122 | Restriction on Some Roads | 2,500.00 |
Section 75 | Riding Bicycle More than Two Abreast | 1,000.00 |
Section 90 | Refusal to Have Vehicles Weighed and/or to Remove Excess Load | 1,000.00 |
Section 101 | Road Unworthiness of Motor Vehicles | 2,500.00 plus impounding |
Section 101 (c) | Smoke Belching | 1,000.00 and up |
Section 9 | Sirens, Dazzling Lights, Similar Gadgets | 1500.00 Plus Confiscation of gadgets |
Section 121 | Street Diggings or Road Closure Without Permit | 2,500.00 |
Section 98 | Student Driver Permit | 1,500.00 |
Section 31 | Unauthorized Drag Racing/Speed Contest | 2,000.00 |
Section 74 | Towing of Bicycles | 1,000.00 |
Section 97 (d) | Unregistered Motor Vehicle | 3,000.00 |
Section 100 | Unauthorized Change of Color/Engine | 1,500.00 plus impounding for verification |
Section 99 | Use, Posting or Display of Fake Unauthorized IDs, Stickers etc. | 2,000.00 |
Section 137 | Failure to Attach or Improper Attachment/Tampering of Authorized Vehicle License Plate and/or Third Plate Sticker | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 37 | Use of Signaling Devices | 500.00 |
Section 77 (b) | Proper Use of Headlights | 500.00 |
Section 134 | Colorum Operation of an Unaccredited Towing Company | 2,500.00 |
Section 103 (b) | Unauthorized Installation/Use of Jalousies, Additional Air-con, Dim-colored Lights etc. | 1,000.00 |
Section 102 (b) | Unclean/Unsanitary Vehicle and Lack of Signs | 500.00 |
Section 104 | Taxi without Meter/Uncalibrated or Tampered Taximeter Seal | 2,500.00 Revocation of DL (d), rev. of Franchise (o) |
Section 112 | Tracking Mud, cement and debris Unto the Highway | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (1) | Violation of No Left Turn, No Right Turn | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (2) | Violation of One-Way Street | 1,500.00 |
Section 11 (3) | Violation of No Entry Sign | 1,500.00 |
Section 11 (4) | Violation of No Overtaking/No Passing Sign | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (5)(a) | Violation of No Overtaking on Bridge Sign | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (5)(b) | Violation of Bridge Load Limit | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (6) | Violation of Keep Right, Keep Left Sign | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (7) | Violation of Stop Sign | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (8) | Violation of Give Way/Yield Sign | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (9) | Violation of No U-Turn Sign | 1,000.00 |
Section 11 (10) | Counterflow | 1st Offense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding Offenses 4,000.00 |
Article VII | Violation of Speed Limits | 1stOffense 2,000.00 2nd Offense 3,000.00 3rd & succeeding offenses 4,000.00 |
Section 31 | Violation of Speed/Drag Racing Contests | 2,500.00 |
Section 33 | Violation of Operating Rule on One-Way Streets | 2,000.00 |
Section 47 | Violation of Loading/Unloading Zones | 1,000.00 |
Section 55 | Violation in Parking Areas | 1,000.00 |
Article XIII | Violation of Procedures Involving Traffic Accidents | 2,000.00 |
Article XV | Violation or Non-Compliance with any Section or Articles regarding Lighting, Warning Signs, Equipment | 500.00 |
Section 91 (a) | Violation of Bridge Load Limit or Limit in the Use of Bridge | 2,000.00 |
Section 93 | Violation of Limited Truck Ban | 1,500.00 |
Section 97 (b) | Violation of License Restriction | 1,500.00 |
Section 105 | Violating Pedestrian Crossing | 500.00 plus community service |
Section 107 | Violation Restrictions on Pedestrian | 500.00 |
Section 114 | Violating Restrictions on Animals and Livestock | 500.00 |
Article XXIV | Violation Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Scheme (UVVRP) | 1,000.00 |
Except for those offenses/violations that were already penalized for its second and succeeding commissions as provided in the above table, for the second and subsequent offenses, the penalties shall be two times the value of the most recent fines on record, whether the same had been paid or not but not exceeding Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) per violation. For habitual offenders, or when the violation involves property damage in excess of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php100,000.00) or loss of life, the Traffic and Parking Management Office shall seek the cancellation of the driver’s license through the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason, a part of this Ordinance is declared illegal or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain valid and in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any City Ordinance contrary to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance is hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. The authority, issuance and approval hereof is subject to and conditioned upon compliance to certain restrictions and to all existing laws, circulars, rules and regulations.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication on two (2) leading newspaper of general circulation.