The period to settle cases has changed from 15 calendar days to 15 working days
If you get flagged down for a traffic violation, depending on the violation and the officer apprehending you, your driver's license might get confiscated. Now, however, that will no longer be the case.The Department of Transportation has ordered the Land
We're sure that you have probably read the words 'reckless driving' if not in a ticket that has cited you in violation of this, then definitely in the news lately. But what does it mean to be in violation of reckless
E-trikes and e-bikes have been subjects of public scrutiny for quite some time now. While it's arguable whether or not the general public's opinions are justified, there are times when you just won't be able to help
This will include intoxicated drivers and riders with no helmets
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced it will be disqualifying irresponsible drivers from the Zero-Balance Billing Policy at accredited public hospitals. Health secretary Teodoro Herbosa issued this statement at the United Nations Press Conference on Road Safety, last September 11,
In the past six months, the Department of Transportation said the Land Transportation Office issued 2,008 Show Cause Orders (SCOs) and revoked 420 driver's licenses in the Philippines.This record high figure is twice the number of SCOs issued last
Illegal parking has long been a widespread issue in Metro Manila.You would think it would be common sense for drivers not to park next to a fire hydrant or right in the middle of a major road. But in Metro Manila,
In 2024, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) revoked almost 1,000 driver's licenses for various offenses and traffic violations. Thanks to the frenzy of viral videos being monitored by the agency's social media team and reported by netizens, we have
A reminder that these risky shenanigans don’t do anyone any good
When was the last time the Land Transportation Office issued a show cause order (SCO)? It hasn't even been a while yet, has it? Well, the agency has another one for a motorcycle rider that supposedly went viral recently.The LTO
Rightfully so, as what he did was incredibly dangerous
Did you see the viral video of the motorist counterflowing on Skyway? What the hell, right? While the original video that made the rounds on social media over the weekend didn't show any conclusion, there's at least some good news:
Accessorizing and personalizing a car is fun, but it shouldn't be at the expense of safety. One shining example of an accessory compromising safety are the flashing brake lights. We're thankful that we're seeing less of them these days,
The Land Transportation Office has placed a 90-day preventative suspension on the driver's license of a bus driver who was seen playing a game on his phone while operating a vehicle. He was also issued a show-cause order and
After two personalities have been slapped with show-cause orders
The Land Transportation Office seems to be summoning a lot more irresponsible drivers these days. Barely two weeks into July, two content creators have been issued show-cause orders for using their cellphones while behind the wheel.Thankfully, the first content creator
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced that it will be sending 'real-time' SMS and email notifications to vehicle owners with hits from the no-contact apprehension program.In this case, 'real-time' means that as soon as an NCAP violation
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has cleared the air on whether or not private vehicles, specifically pickups and cargo carriers, need 'not for hire' stickers on them.In a recent press conference, MMDA chairman Atty. Romando Artes stated that the traffic enforcer
I'm sure you guys have seen that viral video of an MMDA traffic enforcer and a Toyota Tamaraw owner going at it, and I'm sure (like us) you asked yourself: Do all privately owned pickups-or at least Tamaraws-actually
It's another day, another show cause order (SCO) for the Land Transportation Office. Remember the motorcycle rider who tried covering his plate to avoid no-contact apprehension? It's a driver who's now done it to his four-wheeled car.
The MMDA believes that it is not a form of protest
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has reported that cables attached to cameras used for the no-contact apprehension program (NCAP) were cut and stolen on June 20, 2025. The theft occurred on EDSA-Guadalupe in Makati City, and it appears that five
The last 9 of which were caught since NCAP was reinstituted on May 26
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority recently launched its 'May Huli Ka' website, and during the press conference, the agency reiterated the importance of its No-Contact Apprehension Program.The MMDA recently took note of a motorist who misused the EDSA Busway. Upon
It now features an added layer of security for data privacy
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has officially launched mayhulika.mmda.gov.ph-a website that allows motorists to track their violations under the no-contact apprehension program (NCAP).After logging on to the website, motorists simply need to type in their vehicle'
If you're a motorist in Metro Manila, knowing the top traffic violations and their corresponding penalties is crucial if you want to avoid fines, license suspensions, and road hassles.Amid the re-implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP), the
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