MMDA Regulation No. 96-003 (1996)
FURTHER AMENDING MMC ORDINANCE NO. 78-03 ENTITLED "AUTHORIZING TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO TOW AND IMPOUND STALLED MOTOR VEHICLES AND/OR ATTACHMENTS THEREOF IN ANY PUBLIC ROAD, STREET OF THOROUGHFARE WITHIN METROPOLITAN MANILA AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF", AS AMENDED
(NAR) VOL. 7 NO. 1 / JANUARY-MARCH 1996
[ MMDA REGULATION NO. 96-003, January 18, 1996 ]
FURTHER AMENDING MMC ORDINANCE NO. 78-03 ENTITLED "AUTHORIZING TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO TOW AND IMPOUND STALLED MOTOR VEHICLES AND/OR ATTACHMENTS THEREOF IN ANY PUBLIC ROAD, STREET OF THOROUGHFARE WITHIN METROPOLITAN MANILA AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF", AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), has been implementing MMC Ordinance No. 78-03, as amended by MMA Ordinance No. 3, series of 1992;
WHEREAS, illegal parking vehicle connotes a more deliberate violation on the part of the motor vehicle driver as compared to stalled vehicle violation, wherein loss of the motive power is due to mechanical defect beyond the immediate control of the driver;
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Manila Council proposed and agreed in session duly assembled to impose a higher penalty [fine] and increase the Towing Fee for illegally parked vehicles, it being a more deliberate and intentional violation and in the interest of enforcing discipline among motorists;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 6 of R.A. 7924, this Regulations is hereby adopted and promulgated by the Council that Sec. 3 of MMA Ordinance, series of 1992 now read as follows:
"Sec. 3 Persons Liable. — Any operator of a public utility motor vehicle or owners or private motor vehicles, whether natural or juridical, which shall stall on any public road, street or thoroughfare within Metropolitan Manila shall pay a fine of Two Hundred (P200.00) Pesos. In addition thereto, a standard towing fee shall be collected by both government and private entities subject to the following rates: TYPE/LOAD OF VEHICLE TOWING FEE Trucks having gross capacity P1,200.00 for the first four kms. and P200.00 for weight of 4,000 kilos and every succeeding km. (pt. of reference; above impounding area) Cars, jeeps and pick-ups 800.00 for the first four kms. and P200.00 for having gross capacity weight every succeeding km. (pt. of reference; of less than 4,000 kilos impounding area)Any driver who shall illegally park his motor vehicle on any public road, street or thoroughfare in Metro Manila, shall pay a fine of FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS. In addition thereto, a standard towing fee shall be collected by both government and private entities subject to the following rates: TYPE/LOAD OF VEHICLE TOWING FEE Trucks having gross capacity P1,400.00 for the first four kms. and P400.00 for weight of 4,000 kilos and every succeeding km. (pt. of reference; above impounding area) Cars, jeeps and pick-ups P1,000.00 for the first kms. and P400.00 for every having gross capacity of less succeeding km. (pt. of reference; impounding than 4,000 kilos area) Adopted: 18 Jan. 1996
(SGD.) PROSPERO I. ORETA Chairman
(SGD.) BENJAMIN S. ABALOS (SGD.) IGNACIO R. BUNYE Member Member Mayor, City of Mandaluyong Mayor, City of Muntinlupa
(SGD.) PABLO P. CUNETA, SR. ( SGD.) VERGEL A. AGUILAR Member Member Mayor, Pasay City Mayor, La Piñas
(SGD.) JOSE T. CAPCO, JR. (SGD.) JINGGOY E. ESTRADA Member Member Mayor, Pateros Mayor, San Juan
(SGD.) AMADO S. VICENCIO (SGD.) BAYANI F. FERNANDO Member Member Mayor, Malabon Mayor, Marikina
(SGD.) ISIDRO B. GARCIA (SGD.) REYNALDO O. MALONZO Member Member Mayor, Tagig Mayor, Caloocan City
(SGD.) FELIPE C. DEL ROSARIO, JR. Member Mayor, Navotas
(SGD.) JAIME R. FRESNEDI Member President, MM Vice Mayors League