Guidelines on the Implementation of the Uniform Ticketing System in Metro Manila

2012

JOINT METRO TRAFFIC CIRCULAR NO. 01-12

 

1.0 Rationale

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issues Temporary Operator's Permit (TOP), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority issues Traffic Violation Receipt (TVR), and LGUs issue their respective Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR) for traffic violations. Moreover, the TOP, TVR, and OVRs are being issued with varying fines and penalties for the same traffic violation, and under different procedure in apprehension, payment of fine, and redemption of license/plate. This multiple-ticketing system and uncoordinated implementation of traffic laws result to confusion of the driving public and loss of money and productive hours, and if left unattended may create chaos to the detriment of the public in general.

To address this predicament, the Metro Manila Council, by virtue of Section 5 (f) of Republic Act No. 7924, enacted MMDA Resolution No. 12-02 on January 26, 2012, adopting a Uniform Ticketing System within the Metro Manila using a uniform ticket and ticketing system, aimed at harmonizing the existing national and local laws on traffic enforcement and for the prevention of confusion among private and public motorists.

2.0 Purpose

To prescribe the guidelines for the implementation of the Uniform Ticketing System adopted by the Metro Manila Council under MMDA Resolution No. 12-02, "Adopting a Uniform Ticketing System and the Establishment of a System of Interconnectivity among Government Instrumentalities involved in the Transport and Traffic Management in Metro Manila".

3.0 Coverage aEAcHI

This Joint Circular shall cover the implementation of the Uniform Ticketing System within the jurisdiction of the sixteen (16) cities and one (1) municipality in Metro Manila and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Land Transportation Office (LTO).

4.0 Guidelines

4.1 Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt. — The Uniform Ticketing System shall be implemented using a Uniform Ticket called Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR). The UOVR contains: the MMDA, LTO and 17 LGU logos; MMDA and LGU-specific serial numbers; and common security features to avoid the use or proliferation of fake tickets, commonly termed as "palipad" or "talahib". The UOVR shall be recognized by MMDA, LTO and all LGU traffic operatives as a valid traffic citation receipt and temporary driver's license, if issued by an LGU.

4.2 Area of Jurisdiction. — The MMDA and LGUs have existing arrangements on the areas of jurisdiction and this will continue to be effective.

4.3 Payment of Fines from Apprehensions. — The payment of fines shall be made directly to the LGU for apprehensions made within its jurisdiction and to MMDA for apprehensions within its jurisdiction.

4.4 Harmonization of all Traffic Law, Rules, Regulations and Ordinances and Adoption of the Uniform Metro Manila Traffic Code. — All traffic issuances shall be reviewed and revised for the adoption of a Uniform Metro Manila Traffic Code.

4.5 Adoption of a Uniform Scheme of: Apprehension; Payment of Fines; Redemption of Driver's License or License Plate; Impoundment; and Filing of Civil, Criminal and Administrative Cases. — There shall be uniform scheme of apprehension, payment of fines, redemption of driver's license or license plate, impoundment, and filing of cases in Metro Manila. acEHCD

5.0 Validity of Existing OVR and TVR Inventories

All existing OVR and TVR inventories shall be deemed null and void. All traffic operatives in Metro Manila shall hereafter use the UOVR.

6.0 Oversight Committee

6.1 A Joint Oversight Committee (JOC) is hereby created to oversee the implementation of the Uniform Ticketing System.

6.2 The JOC shall report to the Metro Manila Council and the Metro Manila Mayors the status of the implementation of the Uniform Ticketing System.

6.3 All Traffic Heads of the 16 cities and 1 municipality of Metro Manila, representatives of MMDA and LTO shall be members of the JOC.

6.4 The Assistant General Management for Operations of MMDA shall serve as the Chairman of the Committee.

7.0 Separability Clause

If any of the provisions of this Joint Circular is declared unconstitutional or invalid for whatever reason, the same shall not affect the validity of other provisions not declared unconstitutional or invalid.

8.0 Repealing Clause

The provisions of any Circular, Order, local ordinances and other issuances, which are inconsistent with this Circular, are hereby rescinded, repealed and/or modified accordingly.

9.0 Miscellaneous

In order to effectively carry out and achieve the goals of the Uniform Ticketing System, the MMDA Chairman is hereby authorized to issue further Guidelines as may be necessary in its implementation.

10.0 Effectivity

This Circular shall take effect immediately upon signing. HDICSa

 

(SGD.) ATTY. FRANCIS N. TOLENTINOChairman

 

BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR.Mayor, City of Mandaluyong

 

(SGD.) VERGEL A. AGUILARMayor, City of Las Piñas

 

(SGD.) HERBERT M. BAUTISTAMayor, Quezon City

 

(SGD.) FLORENCIO M. BERNABE, JR.Mayor, City of Parañaque

 

JEJOMAR ERWIN S. BINAY, JR.Mayor, City of Makati

 

(SGD.) ANTONINO G. CALIXTOMayor, City of Pasay

 

MA. LAARNI L. CAYETANOMayor, City of Taguig

 

(SGD.) ENRICO R. ECHIVERRIMayor, City of Caloocan

 

ROBERT C. EUSEBIOMayor, City of Pasig

 

(SGD.) SHERWIN T. GATCHALIANMayor, City of Valenzuela

 

(SGD.) HON. DEL R. DE GUZMANMayor, City of Marikina

 

(SGD.) HON. GUIA G. GOMEZMayor, City of San Juan

 

(SGD.) ALFREDO S. LIMMayor, City of Manila

 

(SGD.) JAIME C. MEDINAMayor, Municipality of Pateros

 

(SGD.) CANUTO S. ORETAMayor, City of Malabon

 

(SGD.) ALDRIN L. SAN PEDROMayor, City of Muntinlupa

 

(SGD.) JOHN REYNALD M. TIANGCOMayor, City of Navotas

 

(SGD.) EDGAR R. ERICEPresident, MM Vice Mayors' League

 

(SGD.) SERAFIN Y. BERNARDINOPresident, MM Councilors' League

Conforme:

 

(SGD.) JESSE M. ROBREDOSecretary, Department of the Interior and Local Government

 

(SGD.) VIRGINIA P. TORRESAsst. Secretary, Land Transportation Office