Ordinance On Traffic and Transportation Management

Municipal Ordinance No.
2019-03 Page |1
Republic of the Philippines

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR
Municipality of Kumalarang
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OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 3rd REGULAR SESSION FOR C.Y. 2019 OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF KUMALARANG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR HELDAT THE MUNICIPAL
SESSION HALL ON JULY 15, 2019 AT EXACTLY 9:00 A.M.
OFFICERS/MEMBERS POSITION/DESIGNATION PRESENT ABSENT REMARKS

HON. ALLAN P. DAMAS, REE Mun. Vice Mayor, Presiding Off’r /
HON. RANIEL GRACIANO O. SB Member, Floor Leader /
DORMITORIO
HON. RAFUNSLEAR A. RAMOS SB Member /
HON. MANUEL B. BIACO SB Member /
HON. BENITO L. ROFEROS SB Member / Sick leave
HON. SANDY P. BUALAN SB Member /
HON. ROLANDO O. JAYME SB Member /
HON. JOVERT C. DAHUNAN SB Member /
HON. ABDULGANI L. EDRIS SB Member /
HON. ROCKY B. BUALAN LNB Pres./Ex-Officio Member /
HON. LORENZO C. GOMONIT SK Fed. Pres./Ex-Officio Member /
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-03
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION

MANAGEMENT CODE OF MUNICIPALITY OF KUMALARANG,
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR”
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan (10th Sangguniang Bayan Council) of
Municipality of Kumalarang, Zamboanag del Sur that:
Article I
Title and Objective
Section 1. TITLE. – This code shall be known as the “Traffic and Transportation
Management Code of Municipality of Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur.”
Section 2. OBJECTIVE. – This code is enacted to establish procedures and
mechanism in safeguarding and protecting lives and properties through efficient and
effective traffic and transportation management.
Section 3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION. – The provisions of this Code shall
administer and control, as they apply, the operation of all motor vehicles in the
Municipality of Kumalaranng, Zamboanga del Sur.
Article II
Definitions of Terms
Section 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. – The following terms, words and phrases s

used in this Code shall mean:
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1) Motor Vehicle- shall mean any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular
power using the public highways.
2) Driver- shall mean any person duly licensed to mechanically operate a motor vehicle.
3) Owner-shall mean the legal owner of a motor vehicle, in whose name such vehicle is
duly registered with the Land Transportation Office.
4) Highways- shall mean every public thoroughfare, public boulevard, driveway and
avenue, but shall not include roadway upon grounds owned by private persons,
colleges, universities, or other similar institutions.
5) Parking or Parked- shall mean that a motor vehicle which is brought to stop on any
side of a street with blinking lights on but without a driver or left unattended.
6) Public Road- includes national, provincial, municipal or barangay roads.
7) Sidewalk- refer to a narrow pathway at a side of a road intended for the use of
pedestrian.
8) Lanes- refer to a narrow pathway or byway.
9) Pedestrian- means any person who is supposed to follow the crosswalk when crossing
the highway avenue and municipal streets or walking on the sidewalk on the side by
the highway.
10) Traffic- pedestrian, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, street cars and other
conveyance either singly or together while using any street for purpose of travel.
11) Traffic Control Devices- shall mean all signs, signals, pavement markings, traffic
cones placed or erected by authority of the municipal council or officials having
jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating warning or guiding traffic.
12) Center Line- shall mean a continuous or broken line marked upon the surface of a
roadway by paint or other control devices to indicate such portions of the roadway
allocated to traffic proceeding in the two opposite directions.
13) Driver – Any person operating or having control of the directional and motive power of
a vehicle.
14) Franchise – the legal document issued and approved by an appropriate body (Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Motorized Tricycles Regulatory
Board) authorizing the operation of the vehicle in a particular territorial area or
jurisdiction;
15) Highway – refers to the following portions of the national road and all such other
national roads that shall be established hereafter within the jurisdiction of the city:
a) from the municipal boundary in Barangay Bogayo to end point of municipal
boundary of Barangay Boyugan West;
b) from the national road junction to secondary road in Barangay Poblacion and
national junction to provincial road (along with public cemetery);
16) Horn – refers to any and all devices used for signaling by sound.
17) Intersection – the place at which two or more roads cross.
18) Marked crosswalk – a portion of a thoroughfare between two parallel lines marked
across the thoroughfare, intended for use of pedestrian.
19) Minor – includes any person below eighteen (18) years old or those over but are
unable to fully take of themselves for abuse, neglect, exploitation or discrimination
because of physical or mental disability or condition.
20) Motorcycle – refers to any two-wheeled engine-driven vehicle not used for public
transportation.
21) Motor vehicle – any conveyance designed to be self-propelled, and includes any
vehicle designed to be propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires but
not operated upon rails.
22) No Parking Area – means a portion of a thoroughfare between two consecutive “No
Parking” signs and with arrows pointing generally towards each other or other
appropriate signs.
23) One-Way Street – means a thoroughfare on which vehicles are permitted to travel in
one direction only, as indicated by appropriate signs or signals.
24) Overtake – to pass or attempt to pass a slower-moving vehicle traveling in the same
direction.
25) Parallel Parking – the mode of parking by which the vehicle is parked parallel to or
aligned with the direction of the road.
26) Parked Vehicle – a vehicle is deemed to be parked if it is:
a) Unattended by a driver; or
b) stationary for a period of at least one (1) minute and not picking up or setting down
persons or goods; or
c) the engine is switched off.
27) Parking Area – means a portion of the thoroughfare where parking is permitted as
indicted by appropriate notices or parking signs.
28) Pedestrian – any person on foot, in a perambulator or in a wheeled chair—motorized
or not.
29) Public Place – any place where the public have access.
30) Public Utility Vehicle – shall refer to any and all types of vehicles operated for public
transportation: buses, jeeps, taxi, motorized tricycles and pedicabs.
31) Reckless Driving – the act by which a person while driving a motor vehicle fails to take
due care and careful regard to persons and properties thus resulting in death or injury
to persons or damage to properties and other vehicles.
32) Road – the entire surface of any street open to traffic; sometimes called street or
highway, constituting the whole area of the land surface designed or used for the
passage of vehicles, whether motorized or not, exclusive of sidewalks and shoulders
forming part of the right-of-way.
33) Road Marking – any traffic control device laid out or painted on the surface of the road
or carriageway used to regulate traffic or to warn or guide road users, used either
alone or in conjunction with other signs or signals to emphasize or clarify their
meaning.
34) Thoroughfare – means that portion of a road improved, designed or used for vehicular
travel exclusive of the shoulder and footway.
35) Through Street – shall refer to a road on which the movement of traffic is given
preferential passage or right of way over vehicles entering or crossing at intersections.
36) Tricycle – refers to a motor vehicle composed of a motorcycle fitted to a single-
wheeled sidecar or motorcycle with two wheeled cab or any three-wheeled passenger
conveyance.
37) Vehicle- means any conveyance or device propelled or drawn by a fuel-fed or electric-
driven engine or any other means; and includes the bicycle and, where the context
permits, includes an animal driven or ridden, but does not include a train.
38) Waiting – means a vehicle permitted to remain stationary with the motor running.
39) Wheel Clamp – Also known as tire lock means a device or any similar equipment that
will be used to immobilize illegally parked vehicles that have been issued official
parking violation notices
Article III
Administration
Section 5. Municipal Traffic Management Board.

a. Creation- there is hereby created a Municipal Traffic Management Board and
shall be known and referred to as MTMB.
b. Composition of the MTMB- the board shall be composed of the following:
1. Municipal Mayor - Chairman
2. PNP Chief of Police - Vice-Chairman
Members:
3. SB Member, Chairman-Committee on Peace and Order and Public Safety
4. SB Member, Chairman-Committee on Transportation
5. SB Member, Chairman-Committee on Barangay Affairs
6. Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator
7. Municipal Engineer
8. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officer
9. Municipal Health Officer
10. Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer
11. Municipal Economic Enterprise Manager
12. President, Business Association
13. President, Tricycle Drivers and Operators
c. Functions and Duties of the Municipal Traffic and Management Board
1. Conduct periodic review on the efficiency and effectiveness of the
implementation of the Municipal Traffic Management Code.
2. Formulates traffic management schemes to educate road users in the
comprehension, observance, and use of traffic signs, signal devices and
controls; to provide infrastructure support to create a safe municipal road
network; and enforce traffic laws in order to maintain road user discipline in
the municipality.
3. Evaluates the effectiveness of the traffic management schemes being
implemented by the municipal government.
4. Recommends the Sangguniang Bayan in the drafting of new laws and
ordinances regarding traffic management.
5. Performs such other functions as may be necessary to ensure the effective
planning and implementation of traffic management schemes.
Section 6. The PNP and Other Members of the Municipal Police Station.-
a. The PNP is hereby given the authority and the primary responsibility and
duty to enforce the provisions of this Code and all the national vehicle laws
applicable to street traffic in the Municipality of Kumalarang.
b. Officers and members of the MPS-Kumalarang or such officers as are
assigned by the Chief of Police are hereby authorized to direct all traffic by
voice, hand or signal in conformance with the provisions of this Code;
Provided, however, in the event of fire or other emergency or to expedite
traffic or to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police department may
direct traffic as conditions may require notwithstanding the provisions
herein.
c. Officers and members of the MPS-Kumalarang are hereby authorized to

display portable signs within certain intersection forbidding vehicle drivers
to perform specific maneuvers. Said portable signs shall only be displayed
at a specified intersection during times of emergency or traffic congestion
when in the opinion of the Chief of Police such restrictions are necessary to
expedite the movement of traffic.
Section 7. Kumalarang Traffic Aides.-

a. Creation- there is hereby created the team of Kumalarang Traffic Aides
to be known as the Kumalarang Traffic Enforcers which shall be
deputized by the Municipal Mayor to assist specifically in the
implementation of all traffic rules and regualtions.
b. Supervision- the Kumalarang Traffic Aides shall be under the
supervision of the PNP and shall report on duty when called by the PNP.
c. Qualifications- a traffic aide shall be a civilian officer, physically and
psychologically fir, of good moral character, 20 to 45 years of age, at
least a high school graduate, a natural born Filipino, and a resident of
the Municipality of Kumalarang.
d. Screening Committee- the applicant for traffic aide must present himself
personally to the Municipal Mayor before he shall be allowed to undergo
screening by the Municipal Traffic Management Board (MTMB).
e. Uniforms- the traffic aides shall be provided with appropriate uniforms,
equipment, and other devices to ensure efficiency in the fulfillment of
their duties and responsibilities in the service.
f. Authority to Issue Citation Tickets- in the enforcement of traffic rules and
regulations, the traffic aides shall be authorized to issue citation tickets
for traffic violators. In addition thereto, they will assist in the
implementation of anti-littering, anti-car washing and repair and other
existing ordinances and laws whose violations take place in the streets
and other public places.
g. Remuneration- the traffic aide shall receive an honorarium of 25.00 per
hour when called on duty to assist in the implementation of all traffic
rules and regulations.
Article IV
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Section 8. – License to Drive Motor Vehicles.-

a. No person shall operate any motor vehicle without having in his
possession a valid license to drive a motor vehicle.
b. Penaly-
1. Failure to carry a driver’s license while driving, Five Hundred Pesos
(P500.00)
2. Driving a vehicle with a delinquent or invalid driver’s license,
(P600.00)
3. Driving a motor vehicle without first securing a driver’s license,
(P1,000.00)
Article V
Accessories of Motor Vehicles
Section 9. – Headlights -
a. Every motor vehicle of more than one meter of projected width, while in
use on any public highway shall bear two headlights, one on each side,
with white or yellowish light visible from the front, which not later than
one-half hour after sunset and until at least one-half hour before sunrise
and whenever weather condition so requires, shall both be lighted.
Additional lamps and light may be carried, but not red lights shall be
visible forward or ahead of the vehicle. Trucks, buses, trailers, and other
similar vehicles must carry, while in use of any public highway during
night time, colored riding lights on each of the four corners not more than
ten centimeters from the top.
All motor vehicles shall be equipped with devices for varying the intensify
of light, and the driver must dim the headings or tilt the beams downward
whenever the vehicle is being operated on well lighted streets within the
municipality or whenever such vehicle meets another vehicle on any
public highway.
b. Penalty- Violations of this section, a fine of not less than Two Hundred
Fifty Pesos (P250.00).
Article VI
Accessories of Motor Vehicles
Section 10. – Right-Side Driving. -

Unless a different course of action is required in the interest of the safety and
security of life, person or property, or because of unreasonable difficulty of operation in
compliance herewith, every person operating a motor vehicle or an animal-drawn vehicle
on a highway shall pass to the right when meeting vehicles coming toward him and to the
left when overtaking vehicles going the same direction, and when turning to the left in
going from highway to another, every vehicle shall be conducted to the right of the center
on the intersection of the highway.
Section 11. – Speed Restrictions. -

a. Any person driving a motor vehicle on a highway shall drive the same at
a careful and prudent speed, not greater nor less than is reasonable and
proper, having due regard for the traffic, and width of the highway, and
of any condition then and there existing, and no person shall drive any
motor vehicle upon a highway at such a speed as to endanger the life,
limb and property on any person, not a speed greater than will permit
him to bring the vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance
ahead.
b. Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the rate of speed
of any motor vehicle shall not exceed the following:
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED

MOTORCYCLES, CAR, MOTOR TRUCKS, JEEPNEY, AND THE LIKE AND
BUSES
1. On open highways or country roads, with no “blind corners” and not closely
bordered by habitations – 60 km. per hour – 40 km. per hour
2. On “through streets” or avenues clear or traffic, with no “blind corners” – 40 km.
per hour – 30 km. per hour
3. On municipal streets and roads when not identified as “through street” – 30km.
per hour – 20 km. per hour
4. Through crowded streets, approaching intersections at “blind corners” passing
public market and school zones, passing other parked vehicle or similar
dangerous circumstances – 20km. per hour – 20 km. per hour
c. Exemptions- the rates of speed here-in above prescribed shall not apply
to the following:
1. A physician or his driver when the former responds for emergency calls.
2. The driver of a hospital ambulance on the way to and from the place of accident
or other emergency.
3. Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person for emergency treatment to a
hospital, clinic or any other similar place.
4. The driver of a motor vehicle belonging to the PNP Armed Forces while in use
for official purposes in riot, insurrection or invasion or in response to an
emergency or crisis situation.
5. The driver of a vehicle, when he or his passenger are in pursuit of a criminal.
6. A low-enforcement officer who is trying to overtake a violator of traffic laws; and
7. The driver of any fire department vehicle to respond to fire conflagration.
Section 12. – Overtaking a Vehicle -

The driver of any vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof and shall not again drive to the
right side of the highway until safety clear of such overtaken vehicle except that, on the
highway, within a business or residential district, having two or more lanes for movement
of traffic in one direction, the driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle
on the right. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit a driver overtaking and
passing upon the right of the other vehicle which is taking or about to make a left turn.
Section 13. – Giving Way of Overtaking Vehicle -

The driver of a vehicle about to be overtaken by another vehicle approaching from
the rear shall give way to the overtaking vehicle on suitable and audible signal given by
the driver of the overtaking vehicle, and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until
completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
Section 14. – Restriction on Overtaking and Passing -

a. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center line of a
highway in overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
direction, unless such left side is clearly visible, and is free of oncoming traffic
for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking or passing to be made
in safety.
b. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in
the same direction, when approaching the crest of a grade, nor upon a curve
in the highway, where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed within
a distance of five hundred (500) feet ahead, except on a highway having two
or more lanes for movement of traffic in one direction where the driver of a
vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle. Provided, that on a highway,
within a business or residential district, having two or more lanes for movement
of traffic in one direction, the driver of a vehicle may overtake or pass another
vehicle on the right.
c. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass or attempt to pass, any other
vehicle, proceeding in the same direction, between any points indicated by
placing of official temporary warning or caution signs indicating that men are
working on the highway.
d. The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass, or attempt to overtake or
pass, any other vehicle proceeding in the same direction in any “no-passing or
over-taking zone”.
Section 15. – Right of Way –

The following rules shall be observed in yielding the right of way.
a. When two vehicles approach or enter on intersection at the same time, the
driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the
right, except as otherwise provided herein. The driver of any vehicle traveling
at any lawful speed forfeits any right of way which he might otherwise have
hereunder.
b. The driver of a vehicle approaching but not having entered an intersection shall
yield the right of way to a vehicle within such intersection of turning therein to
the left across the line of travel of such first mentioned vehicle, provided the
driver of the vehicle turning left has given a plainly visible signal of intention to
turn as required herein.
c. The driver of any vehicle upon a highway within a business or residential district
shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing such highway within a
crosswalk, except an intersection where the movement of traffic is being
regulated by a peace officer or by traffic signal. Every pedestrian crossing a
highway within a business or residential district, at any point other than the
crosswalk, shall yield the right of way to vehicles upon the highway.
d. The driver of the vehicle upon a highway shall bring full stop such vehicle
before traversing any “through street” Provided, hazard exists, the vehicle may
be allowed down to ten (10) kilometers per hour instead of bring it to a full
stop.
SECTION 16. - Exemption to Right of Way Rule-

a. The driver of a vehicle entering a highway from a private road or drive shall
yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on such highway.
b. The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to a police
or fire department vehicle or ambulance when such vehicle is being operated
on official business and the driver thereof sounds audible signal of his
approach.
c. The driver of a vehicle entering a “through street” of “stop intersection shall
yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching in either direction on such
“through street”. Provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed as
relieving the driver of any vehicle being operated on a “through street or
highway” from the duty of driving with due regard to the safety of vehicles
entering such highway or street nor as protecting the said driver from the
consequence of an arbitrary exercise of such right of way.
SECTION 17. – Signal on Starting Stopping or Turning-

a. The driver of any vehicle upon a highway before starting stopping or turning
from a direct line, shall first see that such movement can be made in safety,
and if any pedestrian may be affected by such sounding the horn, and
whenever the operation of any other vehicle approaching or following may be
affected by such movement, shall give signal plainly visible to the driver of such
other vehicles of the intention to make such movement.
b. The signal herein required shall be given by means of extending the hand and
arm beyond left side of the vehicle, or by any approved mechanical or electrical
signal device.
SECTION 18. – Turning at Intersections-

The following shall observed when turning at intersections.
a. The driver of vehicle intending to turn to the right at an intersection shall
approach such intersection in the lane for traffic nearest to the right- hand side
of the highway and, in turning shall keep as close as possible to the right-hand
curb or edge of the highway.
b. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left shall approach such
intersection in the lane for the traffic to the right of and nearest to the center
of line of the highway, and in turning shall pass to the left of the center of the
intersection, except that, upon highways laned for traffic and upon one-way
streets, a left turn shall be made from the left lane of traffic in the direction in
which the vehicle is proceeding.
c. For the purpose of this Section, the center of the intersection shall mean the
meeting of the medial lines of the highways intersecting one another, except
when it is occupied by a movement, grass plot or any permanent structure,
other than a traffic control device.
SECTION 19. – Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places-

No person shall stop, or park a vehicle or motorcycle except when necessary to
avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or directions of a police officer
in any of the following places:
a. On a sidewalk, except as otherwise provided herein;
b. Within four feet of either of a public or private driveway;
c. Within an intersection;
d. Within six meters of the intersection of curb lines;
e. Within four meters of the driveway entrance to any fire station;
f. Within four meters of a fire hydrant;
g. On a crosswalk.
SECTION 20. – Traffic Control Devices-

a. Obedience to Official Traffic control Devices.
The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device
applicable thereto, placed or erected in accordance with the provisions of this code.
b. Traffic Conditions
A driver of a vehicle shall always be alert pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, tricycle and
parked cars. Driver must have a good driving skill when driving on municipal streets.
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c. At Intersections.
1. Stay on the proper lane.
2. Slow down your speed if you want to turn.
3. Use your signal light before you turn.
4. Stay on the proper lane after you turn.
d. Ambulance, Fire Trucks, Police and Military Vehicles.

A driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to all fire trucks, ambulance, police and
military vehicles which are on emergency or official missions. You can usually notice them
by their sirens.
Pull the right, slow or stop as soon as you hear the emergency siren of these vehicles.
Always make it easy for them to pass.
e. Interference with official Traffic controls Devices, signs.

No person shall without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock
down or remove any official traffic control devices, sign or any inscription, shield or
insignia thereon, or any other part thereof.
f. Penalty.
Any person found violating any provision of this section shall be liable to pay the fines
and/or imprisonment herein below prescribed;
First Offense - P500.00
Second Offense - P1,000.00
Third Offense - P1,500.00 or imprisonment of not less than 3 days or both upon the
discretion of the court.
SECTION 21. – Reckless Driving-

No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any highway recklessly or without
reasonable caution considering the width, traffic, grades, crossing, curvatures, visibly and
other conditions of the highway and the conditions of the atmosphere and weather, or
so as to endanger the property of the safety or rights of any person or so to cause the
excessive unreasonable damage to the highway.
SECTION 22. – Right of Way for Police and Other Emergency Vehicles-
Upon the approach of any police or fire department vehicles, or of an ambulance
giving audible signal, the driver of every vehicle shall immediately drive the same to a
position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge of a highway, clear of any
intersection of highways and shall stop and remain in such position unless directed by a
peace officer or until such vehicles shall have passed.
SECTION 23. – Hitching to a Vehicle-

No person shall hang on to, or ride on, the outside or the rear end of any vehicle
and no person on a bicycle, roller skate or other similar device, shall hold fast to or hitch
on to any moving vehicle, and no driver shall knowingly permit any person to hang on to
or ride on the outside or rear end of his vehicle or allow any person on a bicycle, roller
skate or other similar device to hold fast or hitch to his vehicle.
SECTION 24. – Driving while under the Influence of Liquor or Narcotic Drugs
and while Smoking.
No person shall drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of Liquor or
Narcotic drug and while smoking.
SECTION 25. – Obstruction of Traffic-

No person shall drive his motor vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct or impede
the passage of any vehicle nor while discharging or taking passengers or loading or
unloading freight, the free passage of other vehicles on the highway.
SECTION 26. – Regulating the use of any portion of any public roads, sidewalk,
alleys, or lanes-
No person shall use any portion of any public roads, sidewalks, alleys, or lanes, for
the following purposes:
a. Drying of apparels, whatever kind of cereals, buri palms or other agricultural
products;
b. Repairing and washing of vehicles and other home appliances.
c. Bathing or laundering or other similar purposes.
d. Hawking or peddling of any goods, merchandise, wares or any articles of
commerce.
e. Placing of construction materials or waste materials of demolished/renovated
buildings.
f. Installation of business stalls, advertisement or other similar objects.
g. Placing junk or unused vehicles.
h. Parking areas for motorcycles and tricycles, including big vehicles except in
designated parking areas.
Any person who violates this section shall suffer the following penalties:
1. First violation – notice of warning will be served to the owner/operator to stop the
said use
2. Second violation – failure to stop the said use after the grace period of three (3)
days, a fine of Five Hundred Pesos Only (Php500.00) or imprisonment of not less
than ten (10) days but not more than thirty (30) days or both such fine and
imprisonment shall be imposed at the
SECTION 27. – Abondoned/Unattended Motor Vehicles / Trailers on Public

Highway and/or Municipal Streets-
a. Abandoned Vehicles on Public Highway.

No person natural or juridical shall abandon any vehicle on the public highway.
The Chief of police is hereby authorized to remove or cause to be removed any
such abandoned vehicles from the highway and/or municipal streets, and the
registered owner of such vehicle shall be liable for all reasonable expense incurred
by such removal. Leaving vehicles unattended to for more than 24 hours shall
constitute abandonment within the meaning of this section.
b. Unattended Motor Vehicle.
No person operating or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand
unattended without first stopping the engine, looking if ignition, removing the
ignition, removing the ignition key from the vehicle and effectively setting the
brakes thereon, and when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to
the curb or side of the highway.
c. Penalty
Any person who violates this Section shall be subject to the following penalty.
First Offense - P500.00
Second Offense - P1,000.00
Third Offense - P1,500.00 or imprisonment of not less than two (2) days or both
upon the discretion of the court.
SECTION 28. – Authority to Store Vehicles-

Member of the PNP are hereby authorized to remove a vehicle from a highway or
municipal street to the nearest garage or other place of safety under the circumstances
herein enumerated.
1. When a vehicle upon a highway is so disabled as to continue an obstruction to
traffic and the person or persons in charge of the vehicle are, by reason of
physical injury, incapacitated to such an extent as to be unable to provide for
its custody or removal.
2. When any vehicles is left unattended upon a street and is so parked illegally as
to constitute a definite hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of traffic.
3. When any vehicle is left unattended upon any street, avenue or causeway
where such vehicle constitute an obstruction to traffic.
4. When any vehicle is left unattended and parked in front of a public or private
driveway so as to constitute an obstruction to vehicular traffic using such
driveway for purpose of egress and ingress.
5. When any vehicle is left unattended upon any street within ten (10) feet off a
fire hydrant, a crosswalk/pedestrian lane and within the intersection.
SECTION 29. – Authority to Dispose of Unclaimed Vehicles-

The Chief of Police is hereby authorized empowered to recommend to the
Municipal Mayor the disposal of vehicles which have been taken in custody by the Chief
of Police or his authorized subordinates. Such disposition shall be at Public auction under
such procedure as the Sangguniang Bayan shall establish. Written notice of such auction
shall be sent to the last known registered owner by registered mail, addressed to the
owner’s last known address at least ten (10) days prior to the date of auction, and said
auction shall be held not earlier than sixty (60) days after date upon which such vehicles
shall have been taken into custody. Any person entitled to such vehicle may claim the
same at any time prior to such auction upon payment of all costs and expense relating
to the towing and storage of such vehicle by the police or his authorized subordinates.
The funds derived from any such auction shall be used to defray the expenses of
such auction shall be used to defray the expenses of such auctions and any other
expenses incurred in taking into custody or keeping such vehicles, and the balance, if
any, shall become part of the General fund.
SECTION 30. – Conveyance

No person operating a passenger vehicle or tricycle shall deny conveyance of
passengers to proper destination within this municipality, except when such
driver/operator, at appropriate time is going to take his meal or retire for a reasonable
cause.
SECTION 31. – Crosswalks-
SECTION 32. – Right Side Street Parking Only-

All four wheeled vehicles including motorcycles except heavy equipment are
allowed right side parking on the following streets.
SECTION 33. – No Parking on Loading and Unloading Zones –

All motor vehicles including motorcycles are not allowed to park on the following
designated loading and unloading zones. In front of public markets and Back of Public
market.
SECTION 34. – Overnight Parking Prohibited –

Overnight parking on all national /municipal roads for cargo/ delivery trucks, servie
vehicle, tankers, heavy equipment and passenger vehicle is prohibited 9:00 P.M. to 6:00
A.M
SECTION 35. – One Way Streets-

The following streets are designated as one way streets for all motor vehicles,
including motorcycles and tricycles.
SECTION 36. – Person Propelling Push Cart to obey Traffic Regulations-

Any person propelling any such cart upon a roadway shall be subject to the
provisions of this Code applicable to the driver of any vehicle except those provisions
which their very nature can have no applications.
SECTION 37. – Use of Coasters, roller skates and Similar Devices Restricted-
No person upon roller skates or riding in or by means of any coasters, toy vehicles
or similar device shall go upon any roadway except while crossing street. When so
crossing such person shall be granted all of the right and shall be subject to all of the
duties applicable to pedestrians.
SECTION 38. – Penalty for Violations-

Any person who violates any provision of this Article not herein otherwise covered
by a specific penalty shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Pesos Only
(P500.00) but not more than One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Only (P1,500.00) and
or imprisonment of not less than five (5) days or both fine and imprisonment at the
ARTICLE VII
Parking Areas
SECTION 39. – Jeepneys and Mini-Buses Parking Areas-

a. Designated Area- Parking shed inside the public market is designated at
the Public Utility vehicle (Jeepneys, vans, Hi-ace Vans). Parking area and
shall be used exclusively for passenger motorcycles.
b. Rules and Regulation-
1. Passenger Jeepneys, vans, Hi-ace Vans coming from may round along
circumferential road in Poblacion to unload passengers and cargoes.
2. Passenger Jeepneys, vans, Hi-ace Vans cannot park in the street of Poblacion to
wait for passengers on the specified parking area.
SECTION 40. – Tricycle Parking Area-

a. Designated area-
b. Rules and Regulations-
1. All tricycle drivers shall parked their tricycles at the Tricycles Parking Area parallel
diagonal-parking
2. Tricycles that cannot be accommodated at the Tricycle Parking Area shall be

parked at the street shoulder along waiting for their turn to be accommodated at
the tricycle parking area.
3. Tricycles shall not be allowed to park anywhere in front of the Public market except
in the designated tricycles parking area.
c. Penalty- any person who violates any provision of this section shall be
punished by a fine of Five Hundred Pesos Only (P500.00) but not more
than One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Only (P1,500.00) or an
imprisonment of five (5) days but not more than ten (10) days or both
such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
ARTICLE VIII
Garage and Terminal
SECTION 41. – Garage and/ Parking area for hauling services and/or
construction Works and all other vehicles-
a. Regulated Acts-
1. No person shall engage in hauling services and/or construction works without a
garage and/ or private parking area for its/ his motor vehicles, push carts
2. It shall be unlawful for any firm or person engaged in hauling services and/or
construction works to park its/his motor vehicles, push carts, trucks other heavy
equipment and all other vehicles along the road except when loading or unloading
cargoes.
3. All private terminals for business are required to comply the required the required
payments at the Municipal Treasurer.
b. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine
of Five Hundred Pesos Only (P500.00) but not more than One Thousand Five
Hundred Pesos Only (P1,500.00) or both such fine and imprisonment at the
ARTICLE IX
Transportation
SECTION 42. – Bicycle-
a. Regulated Acts – no person shall operate bicycle of whatever kind

unless he register his bicycle in the office of the Municipal Mayor and to
pay to the Municipal Treasurer’s Office the registration plate number
duly issued in connection therewith.
b. Rules and Regulations-
1. The registration plate number shall be placed properly at the rear portion of the
bicycle. Said bicycle must be provided at all times with bell, horn, or any other
paraphernalia to give alarm to pedestrians of its approach.
2. No person driving a bicycle is allowed to enter inside the public market.
3. Nobody is allowed to conduct a bicycle joy riding on the following streets;
SECTION 43. – Motorized Tricycle –
a. Definition of Terms
Motorized Tricycle- for- hire - is a motor vehicle composed of a motorcycle fitted
with a single-wheel car operated to render transport service to the general public
for a fee.
Private Motorized Tricycle – shall refer to a motorcycle with a wheeled side car
unit bearing no body number and with a private plate utilized or operated for some
personal or specific purpose other than a public utility within the Minucipality of
Kumalarang.
b. Regulated Acts- no person shall engage in the operation of motorized tricycle-for-

hire without first securing a “franchise” from the Sangguniang Bayan and a Mayor’s
Permit and license from the Office of the Mayor and pay the fee imposed under
the Kumalarang Revenue Code.
c. Administrative Provision –
1. The applicant shall apply for an operator’s permit with the office of the Mayor. Every
week, the office Mayor shall forward to the Sangguniang Bayan the list of the
persons shall forward to the Sangguniang Bayan the list of the persons who
applied to operate.
2. The Sangguniang Bayan in its session will consider or deliberate on the application
for franchise and by a Sangguniang resolution approve or disapprove the
application for a franchise to be known as “Franchise Certificate”. The
Sangguniang Bayan resolution shall contain the name or names of the person or
persons whose application and all other conditions necessary.
3. If the application is approved, the same will be transmitted immediately to the office
of the Mayor. In case the application is disapproval.
4. The Sangguniang Bayan will furnish the barangay copy of the approved resolution
allowing the motorized tricycle-for-hire to operate within the municipality.
5. Each applicant whose application had been approved shall be issued a “Franchise
Certificate” which shall be completely filled-up and certified by the Secretary of the
Sangguniang Bayan by authority of the Sangguniang Bayan. It shall be displayed
in the tricycle unit together with the Mayor’s Permit.
6. The franchise granted, unless earlier revoked or otherwise provided for by the
Sangguniang Bayan, shall be valid for a period of three (3) years and renewable
thereafter. The franchise shall be non-transferable except with the consent of the
Sangguniang Bayan.
7. A Mayor’s Permit is valid for one (1) year only from January 1 to December 31 of
the current year. Operators who fail to renew their permits on the first twenty (20)
days of January of the current year shall pay an additional fee of 25% penalty
based on the regular fee for renewal. Failure of the operator to renew on the
specified date shall automatically relinquish their privilege to operate.
8. The Mayor from time to time may order the checking or through inspection of
motorized tricycle-for-hire in order to determine their road worthiness to transport
passengers or cargoes by any inspecting officer duly designated or authorized by
the Municipal Mayor.
SECTION 44. – Rules and Regulations in the operation of Motorized Tricycle-

1. The operation of motorized tricycle within the municipality of Kumalarang shall be
for private, public, or commercial purposes.
2. The measurement of the side car shall not exceed in length the motor vehicle to
which it is attached, and not to exceed 1.60 meters in width from the tip of the left
handle bar of the motorcycle to the extreme right edge of the side car. A permanent
cover shall be constructed over the driver.
3. Motorized tricycle operators shall provide their respective units with an extra tire,
and inner tube, both in good condition. The units must be equipped with a complete
lights, front and rear, strong brakes, horns and shock absorbers; and it must be
fitted with a four stroke engine to have ample power to carry the sidecar and its
passengers, and to minimize if not totally eradicate smoke belching of the units;
and installed silencer to suppress the noise of the engine at any time.
4. Motorized tricycle operators are required to provide receptacles for trash in their
vehicle.
5. A number to be determined and recorded by the Chief of Police with a size of
ten(10) inches square shall be printed conspicuously inside the side car facing the
passenger and the same number of the same size shall likewise be placed infront
and back of the side car. A name of the tricycle line shall be printed at the right
side of the sidecar in big letters. Ex. “Juan Dela Cruz Line”
6. No motorized tricycle shall be allowed to operate without registration plate issued
by the Municipal Treasurer upon payment of the cost thereof.
7. Tricycle operator shall install a warning red light at the top of the sidecar to inform
the public that a dangerous person is riding in the tricycle.
8. Muffler
SECTION 45. – Capacity of Motorized Tricycle-

a. Motorized Tricycles shall be registered with the Mayor’s Office for a capacity of not
more than four (4) passengers.
b. Riding at the back of the driver or backriding by only one passenger on the back
seat of the motorcycle of a motorized tricycle is hereby allowed or permitted.
Provided that a 5 inches by 10 inches footrest is tucked at the lower left rear protion
of the motorcycle for the convenience of the backrider and protection of his/her
feet from sliding into a driving chain and spokes of the rear wheel.
SECTION 46. – Registration of Motorized Tricycles-
a. Any operator applying for a license or renewal of license must establish ownership
of motorcycle and of the sidecar.
b. Operators shall before registration with the Office of the Mayor, secure insurance
with the reputable insurance company to answer for third party liability arising from
the operation of the service.
c. Substitution of another motorcycle also owned by the operator, can be done only
after this is reported to and approved by the Municipal Mayor shall furnish pertinent
data to the PNP.
d. No person shall be allowed to register directly or indirectly more than two (2)
motorized tricycles-for-hire under his name without prejudice to the operators who
owned and register under his name more than two (2) motorized tricycle-for-hire
prior to the enactment of this provision.
e. It shall be unlawful for any registered owner/operator of motorized tricycle-for-hire
to use the names of other persons or “dummy” in order to circumvent the provision
of the preceding section hereof.
f. Operators of motorized tricycle-for-hire are not allowed to sell, donate, lease,
mortgage or encumber in any manner to any person their privilege to operate
motorized tricycle-for-hire in the municipality of Kumalarang. Provided, however
that if an operator of a motorized tricycle-for-hire sells or conveys his unit, his
Mayor’s Permit if granted shall be treated as a new applicant.
g. All tricycle for hire shall pay a registration fee as mandated in the Revenue Code
within January 1 to January 20 and beyond these dates a surcharges of 25% will
be imposed.
h. The deadline for tricycle registration shall be at the end of February of every year
and failure to register means stop of operation of said unit in the Municipality of
Kumalarang.
SECTION 47. – Duties of Drivers-

a. All drivers of motorized tricycle-for-hire shall be registered in the Office of the
Mayor and PNP for record purposes. The driver shall furnish the PNP a copy of
his picture and other copy of the same picture with his name printed thereon shall
be placed inside the side car facing the passenger.
b. In the absence of the regular, the operator can hire services of an Extra Driver and
shall likewise register the said Extra Driver. No fees shall be prescribed in the
registration of drivers. An extra driver shall be registered with the following
requirements, to wit:
1. LTO license (active)
2. 2x2 picture
3. Community Tax Number
4. Barangay Clearance
5. Police Clearance
c. The office of the Mayor shall prepare a separate book, or any other system of
recording in which shall be indicated the name of the driver, the professional
driver’s license number, his status whether regular or extra, the motorized tricycle
number, the name of the owner or operator and the address of both the driver and
the owner or operator.
d. All drivers of for motorized tricycle are required to become member of any active
organization which shall principally aim to discipline, train, educate, and promote
the welfare and well-being of its member of their own choice.
e. All drivers of for-hire motorized tricycle must undergo a seminar on public service,
traffic rules and regulations and ordinances affecting them, which will be conducted
by the PNP, after which a certificate of attendance with a 2x2 photo will be issued
to the successful participants which is to be hanged inside the tricycle infront of the
passenger’s seat by the driver on duty.
f. All drivers, when on duty, should wear identification card issued by the Office of
the Mayor as an official and extra driver of said tricycle unit.
g. All complaints against any driver especially on conveyance should be referred to
the police and also to the organization where he may belong.
h. As an incentive and encouragement to drivers and associations, the offie of the
Mayor shall give awards to worthy and deserving drivers and associations which
shall be done during the culmination rites of every seminar.
i. Every driver shall wear either T-Shirt or Playboy, long pants, shoes. He shall
observe personal hygiene at all times.
j. Wearing of slippers and short pants are strictly prohibited while driving.
k. Smoking while driving is strictly prohibited.
l. No driver shall leave or stay away from his vehicle being parked for the purpose of
fetching, passengers at the Kumalarang Public Market and other public places.
Drivers may leave their vehicle only when urgently necessary like attending to
personal necessities.
SECTION 48. – Fare Rates-

a. Herein below provided are the fare rates of motorized tricycle-for-hire being
operated in the municipality of Kumalarang, to wit:
a.a. Regular Rate from Designated Parking Area inside Public Market of Barangay
Poblacion:
1. Poblacion Proper - P8.00
2. Poblacion to Junction (national highway crossing) - P15.00
3. Poblacion to Sayao - P20.00
4. Poblacion to Overland - P20.00
5. Poblacion to Diplo - P25.00
6. Poblacion to Picanan - P35.00
7. Poblacion to Dacon - P40.00
8. Poblacion to Boyugan-West - P50.00
9. Poblacion to Sicade - P20.00
10. Poblacion to Bogayo - P25.00
11. Poblacion to Camarin - P15.00
12. Poblacion to Gawil - P25.00
a.b. Regular Rate from Integrated Bus Terminal:

1. IBT to Poblacion Proper - P15.00
2. IBT to Sayao - P10.00
3. IBT to Overland - P20.00
4. IBT to Diplo - P25.00
5. IBT to Picanan - P35.00
6. IBT to Boyugan-West - P40.00
7. IBT to Sicade - P15.00
8. IBT to Bogayo - P25.00
9. IBT to Camarin - P30.00
10. IBT to Gawil - P35.00
a.c. Discounted Rate for Senior Citizen, PWD, and Students from Designated
Parking Area inside Public Market of Barangay Poblacion:
1. Poblacion Proper - P5.00
2. Poblacion to Junction (national highway crossing) - P10.00
3. Poblacion to Sayao - P15.00
4. Poblacion to Overland - P17.00
5. Poblacion to Diplo - P23.00
6. Poblacion to Picanan - P33.00
7. Poblacion to Boyugan-West - P37.00
8. Poblacion to Sicade - P18.00
9. Poblacion to Bogayo - P23.00
10. Poblacion to Camarin - P10.00
11. Poblacion to Gawil - P23.00
a.d. Discounted Rate for Senior Citizen, PWD, and Students from Integrated Bus
Terminal:
1. IBT to Poblacion Proper - P12.00

2. IBT to Sayao - P10.00
3. IBT to Overland - P15.00
4. IBT to Diplo - P23.00
5. IBT to Picanan - P33.00
6. IBT to Boyugan-West - P37.00
7. IBT to Sicade - P15.00
8. IBT to Bogayo - P23.00
9. IBT to Camarin - P28.00
10. IBT to Gawil - P33.00
a.e. From Poblacion Proper

1. Poblacion to Salagmanok - P75.00
2. Poblacion to Pangi - P65.00
3. Poblacion to Mahayahay - P50.00
4. Poblacion to Kitaan Dagat - P70.00

5. Poblacion to Suminalum - P150.00
6. Poblacion to Bualan - P45.00
b. Drivers/or operators who charge higher fares other than which are fixed under this
code shall be fined accordingly.
1. 1st Offense - P500.00
2. 2nd Offense - P1,000.00
3. 3rd Offense - P1,500.00 and revocation of franchise/permit
SECTION 49. - Penalties for Violation-

Operating motorized tricycle-for-hire without a valid franchise, a fine of not less
than One Thousand Pesos Only (P1,000.00) but not more than Two Thousand Pesos
Only (P2,000.00) or an imprisonment of not less than ten (10) days but not more than six
(6) months or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
ARTICLE X
Citations and Arrest
SECTION 50. -Citation Tickets.-

For every traffic violation, the offender is issued a citation ticket by any member
of the PNP or any member of the Municipality of Kumalarang, Task Enforcers (KTE)
directly said offender to personality report and appear before the PNP chief within seven
(7) days from the date of issue of said citation ticket for the purpose of recording in the
Log Book the name of said offender and the traffic violation, and further directing said
offender to pay a fine at the Municipal Treasurer’s office.
However, if the traffic violator reports to the PNP Chief within the reglamentary
period of seven (7) days, he shall be entitled to a “compromise” payment of less twenty
(20) percent of the fine. After the lapse of reglamentary period the violator shall not be
entitled anymore of the said compromise payment of less than twenty percent of the fine
imposed upon him.
SECTION 51.- Procedure upon Apprehension-

a. Except when authorized or directed by law to immediately take a person arrested
for violation of the traffic laws before a magistrate any authorized PNP officer or
any traffic office upon making an arrest for violation of this code and ordinances of
the municipality of Kumalarang shall take the name, address and operator’s
license number of the alleged violator and the registered number of the motor
vehicle involved shall issue to him a citation ticket warning him to answer to the
charge against him at a place and at the time within seven (7) days after such
arrest.
b. In every case when a citation is issued the original of the same shall be given to
the violators.
SECTION 52. – Failure to Obey Summons-

Any person who fails to appear at the place and within the time specified in the
summon or citation issued to him by an officer upon his arrest for any traffic violation is
guilty of misdemenssor regardless of the disposition of the charge he was arrested.
ARTICLE XI
Accidents
SECTION 53. – Duty of Driver in Case of Accident-

In the event that any accident should occur as a result of the operation of a motor
vehicle, the driver of that vehicle shall stop immediately, and if required by any person
present shall show his driver’s license, give his true name and address and also the true
name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle.
No driver of a motor vehicle concerned in a vehicular accident shall leave the scene
of the accident without aiding the victim, except under any of the following circumstances:
a. If he is in imminent danger of being seriously harmed by any person or persons by
reason of the accident;
b. If he reports the accident to the nearest officer of the law; or
c. If he has to summon a physician or nurse to aid a victim.
SECTION 54. –Accidents Involving Death or Personal Injuries-

The driver of any vehicle in an accident resulting in injury or death of any person
shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of accident or a close thereto as possible
but shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the
accident until he has fulfilled the requirements provided herein. Every such stop shall be
made without obstructing traffic any more than is necessary.
SECTION 55. – Accidents Involving Damages to a Vehicle-

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a
vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at
the scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible but shall forthwith return to and
in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the
requirements provided herein. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic
any more than is necessary.
SECTION 56. – Duty to Give Information and Render Aid-

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in an injury or death of
any person or damage to any vehicle or other property damage shall give his name and
the vehicle, license number of the vehicle he is driving and shall upon request exhibit his
driver’s license to the person injured in such accident reasonable assistance including the
carrying or the making of arrangement for the carrying of such person to a physician
necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.
SECTION 57. – Duty upon Striking Unattended Vehicle-

The driver of any vehicle collides any vehicle which is unattended shall
immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner
of such vehicle of the name and address of the driver and for the owner of the vehicle
striking the unattended vehicle together with the license number of said vehicle and shall
leave in conspicuous place in the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and
address of the driver or the owner of the vehicle doing the striking together with the license
number of said vehicle and the statements of the circumstances thereof.
SECTION 58. – Duty Upon Striking Fixtures Upon a Highway-

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to
fixtures legally upon or adjacent to a street or highway shall take reasonable steps to
locate and notify the owner or person in charge of such properly of such fact and of his
name and address and of the vehicle license number of the vehicle he is driving and shall
upon request exhibit his driver’s license and shall make report of such accident when and
as required by this code.
SECTION 59. – Immediate Report of Accident-

The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of
any person or in total property damage to an apparent extent of one hundred pesos
(P100.00) or more shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice
of such accident to the PNP. In the event no agreement can be reached by the person
whose property is involved as to the amount of property damage sustained, the accident
shall be reported immediately to the PNP.
SECTION 60. – Garage Repair Shop to Report-

The person incharge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought any motor
vehicle which shows evidence of having been involved in an accident of which report
must be made as provided in this Article, or struck by any bullet shall report to the PNP
within 24hours after such motor vehicle is received giving the engine number and the
name and address of the owner or driver of such vehicle.
SECTION 61. – When Drivers Unable to Report-

Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate
notice of an accident as herein required and there was another occupant in the vehicle at
the time of the accident capable of doing so, such occupant shall make or cause to be
given the notice not given by the driver.
ARTICLE XII
Enforceability
SECTION 62. – Time of Implementation-
Except expressly provided for under this Code, all rules and regulations
shall be enforceable 24 hours a day.
ARTICLE XIII
Communication
SECTION 63. –Granting of Franchise to Telecommunication Facilities-
The installation, operation and maintenance of more telecommunication facilities
is a move towards development with the accessibility by local governments of Information
Technology and the Municipality of Kumalarang shall adopt a friendly investments climate
to encourage not the monopoly of this privilege but the entry of more qualified operators.
SECCTION 64. – Regulation on the Operation of Internet Café

a. Definition of Terms
Internet Café- a computer related technology, service provider, to engage in the
business of information technology through the use of a computer such as
including but not limited to, such as interest services, video games and other
similar communication and entertainment facilities.
Legislative Franchise- refers to a special privileged or right granted by the

Sangguniang Bayan, by a majority vote of all members to private individuals or
corporations to operate internet café under such conditions and regulations as the
government may impose in the public interest and public safety.
b. Regulated Areas
1. To be able to operate an internet café, the operator must first secure a Legislative
Franchise from the Sangguniang Bayan, terms and conditions on the grant of
Franchise shall be stipulated to the best interest of both the local government and
the grantee.
2. Operations and/or viewers shall allow school children and students to use their
facilities only on the following schedules:
On Weekends and / Holidays / Vacation – 8:00 A.M until 10:00 P.M.
During School days – 8:30 P.M until 10:00 P.M.
The use of the internet café facilities by the school children and student during
school hours shall be for educational purposes only and the operators and/ or owners
shall require a written authority signed by the school principal/ administrator. The
operators and/ or owners shall be held liable for the violation and shall assume full
responsibility of the consequences.
3. Non students can use the internet café anytime of the day provided that the
operator opens his shop for business purposes.
4. No cybersex café shall be allowed to operate and internet café shall be monitored
by the PNP authorities from time to time to avoid sex slave thru internet.
ARTICLE XIV
Final Provisions
SECTION 65. – General Penal Provision-
Any person who violates any provision of this Code not herein otherwise
covered by a specific penalty or of the rules and regulations promulgated under
authority of this Code, shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Thousan
Pesos Only (P1,000.00) nor more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos Only
(P2,500.00) or imprisonment, at the discretion of the court.
SECTION 66. – Repealing Clause-

All ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the Code are hereby repealed and/or modified
accordingly.
SECTION 67. – Effectivity Clause-

This Code shall take effect ten (10) days after a copy thereof is posted on
a board at the entrance and in at least two (2) other conspicuous places of the
municipal building and the ordinance has been published for three consecutive
issues in a newspaper of local circulation in the municipality in compliance with the
mandate of the pertinent provision of R.A. No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991.
SO ORDAINED.
I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESSS
OF THE ABOVE QOUTED ORDINANCE:
ALLAN P. DAMAS, REE

Municipal Vice Mayor
ATTESTED:
APRIL ROSE B. CARANDANG, MBA

Secretary to the Sanggunian
APPROVED:
REUL G. MOLINA, LLB
Municipal Mayor
Date Signed:
Section 51. MUFFLERS AND NOISE CONTROLLING DEVICE. – a) No person shall

operate a motor vehicle on a street unless such motor vehicle, when not fitted with the
original manufacturer provided exhaust system, is equipped, at all times, with an
operational muffler or mufflers of sufficient capacity for the motor vehicle that shall not
emit sound of more than 60 decibels and an exhaust system to prevent the escape of
excessive fumes or smoke.
b) Owners or operators of motor vehicles within the territorial jurisdiction of the City shall
at all times ensure that their vehicles comply with the exhaust emission standards set
forth in R.A. No. 8749, otherwise known as the “Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999” and
its implementing rules and regulations.
Section 52. WINDSHIELDS TO BE UNOBSTRUCTED AND EQUIPPED WITH
WIPERS. – a) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster, or other non-
transparent material upon the front windshield of such vehicle which obstructs the driver’s
clear view of the highway.
b) Posters or stickers approved by the proper authority shall be placed at the lower right
hand corner of the front windshield.
c) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any non-transparent material or object
suspended within the wind shield area as viewed from the drivers’ seat nor shall any
person drive any motor vehicle upon the hood of which is attached to any fixture
ornament of any material which vibrates, or swings within view of the driver of said
vehicle.
d) The windshields on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a wiper for cleaning
rain or other moisture from the windshield and shall be maintained in good working
order.
Section 53. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. – The use of appropriate safety helmets
prescribed under Republic Act No. 10054 and its implementing rules and regulations and
further specified in City Ordinance No. 2018-398 (Protective Helmet Ordinance) shall be
compulsory for motorcycle drivers and riders at all times when travelling in public
thoroughfares.
Section 54. SEATBELTS BEING SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINING DEVICE. –
Consistent with national law, it shall be the duty of the driver to use upon himself and to
require his passengers to use the vehicle’s seatbelts.
Article 4 — Accidents and Accident Reports
Section 61. ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURIES OR DAMAGE

TO A VEHICLE. – The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or
death of a person or damage to property or other vehicle that is driven or attended by
another person, shall immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of the accident and shall
remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of the
immediately following section of this Ordinance. Every step must be taken to ensure that
such stop is made without obstructing traffic.
Section 62. DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID. – The driver of any
vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to
any vehicle or other property damage shall:
a) give his name and the license plate number of the vehicle he is driving;
b) upon request, exhibit his driver’s license to the person struck or to the driver or
occupant of the vehicle or the person attending the vehicle involved in the collision;
and
c) render reasonable assistance to any and all persons injured in the accident.
Section 63. DUTY UPON STRIKING UNATTENDED VEHICLE. – The driver of a
vehicle that has collided with another vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop
and then locate the driver and/or notify the operator or owner of such vehicle or leave in
a conspicuous place in the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of
the driver or the owner of the vehicle and the license plate number of the involved vehicle
together with a statement of the circumstances of the accident.
Section 64. DUTY UPON STRIKING FIXTURES ON A ROAD. – The driver of any
vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures along the road or
within the road-right-of-way shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the person
in-charge of such property and shall give his name and address, and the vehicle license
plate number he is driving and, upon request, exhibit his driver’s license and make a
report of such accident required by this Ordinance.
Section 65. REPORT OF ACCIDENTS. – a) The driver of any vehicle involved in an
accident resulting in injury or death of any person shall immediately, by the quickest
means of communication, give notice of such to the police department or the Roads and
Traffic Management Office.
b) The driver of any vehicle involved in property damage, shall endeavor to make an
agreement with the owner of the property involved on the amount of property damage
sustained, provided, however, that if no agreement is reached between the parties,
the accident shall be reported immediately to the police department.
c) Every law enforcement officer who, in the regular course of duty, investigate a motor
vehicle accident of which report must be provided, either at the time and scene of the
accident or at a later time after conducting interview of the involved parties or
witnesses shall, within 24 hours after completing such investigation, forward a written
report of such accident to the Roads and Traffic Management Office.
Section 66. ACCIDENT REPORT FORMS. – a) The Roads and Traffic Management
Office shall prepare and, upon request, supply to garages and agencies concerned such
forms for accident reports required herein with respect to the persons required to make
such reports and the purpose to be served.
b) The written reports to be made by persons involved in accidents and by the
investigating officers shall call for sufficient detailed information and disclose, with
reference to such accidents the causes, all existing conditions including that of the
person and vehicle involved.
c) Every accident report required to be made in writing shall be made on the appropriate
form prescribed by the traffic division of the police department and agreed with
national agencies. The report shall contain all the information required in the form,
unless not available.
Section 67. GARAGE TO REPORT. – It shall be the obligation of the person in
charge of any garage or repair shop to which a motor vehicle was brought showed
evidence or suspected to be involved in an accident or may have been struck by any
bullet, to report to the police department within 24 hours after such motor vehicle is
received and give the engine number, plate number, the name and address of the owner
or driver of such vehicle together with a description of the suspicious or unusual
circumstances.
Section 68. ACCIDENT REPORTS CONFIDENTIAL. – All accident reports in writing
made by person involved in accidents or by garages shall be for the confidential use of
the Police Department or other city agencies having use of such records for accident
prevention and statistical purposes. The police department may, however, disclose the
identity of a person involved in an accident when his identity is not otherwise known or
when such person denies his presence at the accident. No such report or part thereof
may be used as evidence in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of the accident except
that the police department, upon demand by any Court, issue a certificate showing that
a specified accident report was or has been made to the police department solely to prove
compliance with the requirement that such a report has to be made and submitted to the
police department.
Section 69. WHEN DRIVER UNABLE TO REPORT. – a) An accident report is not
required under this Article from any person who is physically incapable of making report
during the period of such incapacity.
b) Whenever the driver being the owner of the vehicle is physically incapable of giving
an immediate notice of an accident as required in Section 65 and there is, at the time
of the accident, another occupant in the vehicle who is capable of doing so, such
vehicle occupant shall make a report. If the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, it
shall be the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle involved in an accident to, within
5 days after learning of the accident, make such report not made by the driver.
Section 70. RESPONSIBILITY TO TABULATE AND ANALYZE ACCIDENT REPORTS.

– Without infringing on the authority of the Police, the Roads and Traffic Management
Office shall tabulate and analyze all accident reports and shall annually publish statistical
information on the number and circumstances of traffic accidents.
Section 71. WEEKLY TRAFFIC INCIDENT REPORTING. – The RTMO shall submit
to the Office of the City Mayor a weekly report on traffic related incidents.
Article 5 — Drug Induced Vehicle Operation and/or Drunk Driving
Section 72. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR OR DRUGS. – No person

shall drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor or incapacitating drug. For
the purposes of this Section, a driver is considered under the influence of liquor, if, at the
time of competent examination performed within an hour of apprehension of a person,
he is found to have in his blood at least 0.60% of alcohol or, in the case of drugs, if it is
reasonably manifest from his actions or behavior that his exercise of his five senses is
physically impaired as to expose himself or the vehicle or other persons to a danger of
accident. The operation of any transport unit, although not motorized, in the manner
stated herein above, is likewise prohibited.
a) All police traffic investigators or the inquest prosecutors, depending on whether those
apprehended are under police or custodial investigation, shall require the drug and/or
alcohol testing of the individuals involved in vehicular or traffic accidents within 24
hours from the time the accident happened.
b) The drug or alcohol test shall be done in any government medical institution, the PNP
facilities or other government accredited drug/alcohol testing centers at cost of the
concerned driver/s or the owner/operator of the vehicle who, under criminal law, is
subsidiarily civilly liable on account of an offense.
c) The result of the drug or alcohol test shall become part of the record, which shall be
appended to the traffic investigation report.
d) No traffic investigation report shall be released by the police traffic investigator or the
inquest prosecutor for purposes of insurance claim unless the concerned driver/s shall
be able to submit the result of the drug or alcohol test within twelve (12) hours of the
incident.
e) Any traffic police investigator who is found to have failed to enforce the provisions of
this Ordinance shall be administratively charged for dereliction of duty pursuant to
existing rules and regulations.
CHAPTER 3 — PEDESTRIANS
Article 1 — Pedestrian Rights and Duties
Section 73. DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS. – A pedestrian:

a) When on a footway, marked cross-walk, or pedestrian crossing, shall keep as close as
practicable to the right side of the footway;
b) When crossing a thoroughfare at an intersection shall keep right of pedestrian crossing
in the opposite direction;
c) When crossing a thoroughfare or portion of a thoroughfare shall do so promptly by
the shortest and most direct route, as may be practicable, to the thoroughfare
boundary.
Section 74. RESTRICTIONS ON PEDESTRIANS. – A person shall not: a) while
waiting to board a vehicle stand on any portion of thoroughfare;
b) proceed from a footway towards a vehicle that has not fully stopped for the purpose
of boarding it;
c) alight from or board a moving vehicle, or do so at an area where loading and unloading
is prohibited;
d) remain on a pedestrian crossing, or marked cross-walk longer than is necessary for

the purpose of passing over the thoroughfare with reasonable dispatch;
e) stand up a footway or thoroughfare so as to inconvenience, obstruct, hinder or
prevent the free passage of any other pedestrian or any vehicle.
Section 75. PEDESTRIANS ON THOROUGHFARE. – Except when there is a sidewalk
or footway, a pedestrian:
a) proceeding along a thoroughfare shall, when practicable, travel on the thoroughfare
or side of the thoroughfare used by vehicles traveling in the opposite direction, and
shall keep as close as he can to the boundary of the thoroughfare on his left.
b) shall not proceed along a thoroughfare abreast of more than one other pedestrian,
except in a procession or parade authorized by the proper authority.
BOOK II. — ROADS
Chapter 1 — Roads Management
Article 1 — Traffic Signs and Markings
Section 76. – Appropriate traffic signs and road markings shall be installed to
provide direction and information to all road users in accordance with national and
international standards.
Section 77. – Whenever and wherever applicable, traffic signs shall be erected to
guide all motorists and pedestrians. Such signs must conform in size, design and element
to the national and international patterns.
Section 78. – It shall be the primary responsibility of the RTMO to see to it that
such informational and directional markings are regularly maintained.
Section 79. – Information signs shall be conspicuously posted in all areas where
entry restrictions and/or limitations are imposed on the entry and/or parking of cargo
trucks during specific times of the day.
Article 2 — Passenger Loading and Dropping
Section 80. AUTHORITY TO ASSIGN, ALLOCATE AND MARK PASSENGER LOADING

AND DROPPING AREAS. – The Roads and Traffic Management Office is hereby authorized
to assign, allocate and mark areas and/or spaces purposely for the loading and dropping
of passengers. Roadside sections that may be identified and designated for the purpose
shall be twenty (20) meters or less in length from the corner of the block immediately
after the pedestrian crossing and appropriately marked with visible signs. Use of such
designated area for parking or the encroachment of a part thereof by a parked vehicle
shall be penalized.
For purposes of legal sanction, the Roads & Traffic Management Office shall initially
submit the list of areas/spaces designated for the purpose to the Honorable City Mayor
for his approval and copy furnish the Sangguniang Panlungsod within fifteen (15)
calendar days. The list shall be deemed final if not acted by the Sangguniang within three
(3) months from receipt thereof. The allocation of additional areas shall be allowed
provided prior approval from the City Mayor and sanction by the Sangguniang Panlungsod
is obtained.
Section 81. LOADING AND DROPPING AREAS. – The areas designated for loading
or dropping of passengers by all types of vehicles as may be appropriately marked shall
be at least ten (10) meters in length.
Section 82. DURATION. – The loading or dropping of passengers and cargoes by
all types of vehicles shall be less than (1) minute unless prolonged or justified by
circumstances, e.g., loading/dropping of disabled passengers or the elderly.
Article 3 — Parking
Section 83. ON-STREET PARKING, APPROVED SYSTEM. – Parallel parking shall be

implemented in all on-street parking areas and may only be allowed within spaces and
portions of city roads and streets that are appropriately marked and designated for the
purpose.
The RTMO shall define and designate distinct spaces separate for four-wheeled
vehicles or tricycles and for motorcycles.
Section 84. ON-STREET PARKING AREAS. – Where traffic signs are installed, the
streets side sections appropriately marked may be used for parking except for the
following streets where, with reference to national law and provisions of this code, shall
not be available nor utilized for parking, to wit:
a) the whole stretch of Jose P. Rizal Avenue;
b) F.S. Pajares Avenue from junction J.P. Rizal Avenue to the PPA gate.
Section 85. AUTHORITY TO EXPAND, REDUCE, AMEND OR MODIFY. – The RTMO

is authorized to expand, reduce, amend or modify from time to time the list as it sees fit
upon recommendation of the Roads and Traffic Planning Board and approval by the City
Mayor, provided, however, that the RTMO shall furnish the Sangguniang Panlungsod
within fifteen (15) calendar days from its approval a report of the changes or revisions
made. The revised list shall be deemed final if not acted by the Sangguniang within three
(3) months from receipt thereof.
Section 86. PARKING IN SIDEWALKS AND/OR ALLEYS. – No person shall use the
sidewalk, alleys or parts thereof for vehicle parking.
Section 87. PARKING IN FRONT OF RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENT. – The use of all areas within city streets where vehicle parking is
allowed shall be made available to all motorists. Under no case or circumstance will any
of these areas or portions thereof particularly spaces in front of residential or commercial
establishments be designated for exclusive use.
The installation of signage and markings indicating reservation of the space or the
setting up of obstructions that may hinder the parking of vehicles within any designated
area for vehicle parking is prohibited.
Section 88. PARKING ON PARADE ROUTES AND ON ANY STREET OR PART
THEREOF IDENTIFIED TO BE USED FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION. – The RTMO is
authorized, whenever it deems it necessary, to prohibit or restrict the parking of any
vehicle on either or both sides of any street or portion thereof, constituting a part of the
route of a parade or procession, or for any special occasion, and also upon any street
adjacent thereto by the erection or placement of temporary signs setting forth such
restrictions. When such signs are erected or placed prior to the parade, procession or
special occasion, it shall be unlawful to park or leave unattended any vehicle in violation
of such signs at the owner’s expense. A traffic enforcer assigned in the area is hereby
authorized to remove, or cause to be removed, any vehicle left unattended or parked in
violation of such signs at the owner’s expense.
Section 89. PARKING FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, PROHIBITED. – No person shall
park a vehicle upon any roadway for the principal purpose of:
a) displaying such vehicle for sale;
b) washing, greasing or repairing a vehicle except when repairs are necessitated by an
emergency and doable within two (2) hours.
Section 90. PAY PARKING. – Portions of the following streets that shall be marked
by the RTMO are allocated for pay parking, to wit:
a) Benigno Aquino Street (junction Cabrera Street to Mayor W. Pulmones Street);
b) Serapio J. Datoc Street (junction Cabrera Street to Dablo Street);
c) Javier Ariosa Street (junction Cabrera Street to Mayor W. Pulmones Street);
d) Vicente M. Cerilles Street (junction Cabrera Street to F. Jamisola Street);
e) Marcelo Dablo Street (junction F.S. Pajares Avenue to F. Duterte Street);

f) Faustino Jamisola Street (junction F.S. Pajares Avenue to Serapio J. Datoc Street).
Section 91. PARKING FEES. – Fees shall be collected at the following rates by
authorized personnel of the RTMO who shall then issue the corresponding Official Receipt
or the equivalent amount in cash tickets:
a) Daytime Parking in Designated Parking Areas for Public
Utility Vehicles, per unit, per hour or fraction thereof
1) Motorcycles ........................................................................P 5.00
2) Tricycles ............................................................................. 10.00
3) Cars, Jeeps and Vans .......................................................... 20.00
4) Delivery Trucks ................................................................... 30.00
b) Daytime Parking in Streets designated under the Traffic Code:
Private Vehicles, per unit, per parking, per hour or fraction thereof
1) Cars/Jeeps..........................................................................P20.00
2) Mini Vans/Jeepneys ............................................................ 30.00
3) Six and Eight-Wheeler Trucks .............................................. 50.00
4) Ten-Wheeler Trucks/Containerized Vans or Trailers ...............100.00
c) Overnight Parking of Vehicles in all streets within the
urban barangays of the City: per unit, per parking,
per hour or fraction thereof
1) Light Vehicles, per unit ........................................................P 5.00
2) Medium Built Vehicles, per unit ............................................ 7.50
3) Heavy Built Vehicles, per unit .............................................. 10.00
4) Containerized Vans or Trailers, per unit ................................ 30.00
Article 4 — Cargo Loading and Unloading
Section 92. CONTROLLED AREA. – a) Segments of the following streets and all
areas within the perimeter of these specified roads sections shall be off-limits to delivery
trucks, and such other cargo trucks, including tractor trailers or prime movers for
containerized hauling services and for any such other purposes or used for parking
purposes from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
1) North — Jose Sanson Street (from Sabado Street up to Serapio J. Datoc Street);
2) East — Fernando Sabado Street (from J. P. Rizal Avenue up to Cabrera Street;
3) West — Serapio J. Datoc Street (from W. Pulmones Street up to Sanson Street);
4) South — Warlito Pulmones Street (from Vicente M. Cerilles Street up to Serapio
J. Datoc Street)
b) Loading and/or unloading of cargo from any of the above-enumerated vehicles may
only be done from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. of the
following day.
c) Vehicles carrying perishable goods may, however, be allowed to pass this area en
route to its final destination/delivery point and in leaving after completion of the
delivery.
d) Delivery or Cargo Vehicles due to deliver and/or unload its shipment to warehouses
or bodegas located within the perimeter mentioned above may proceed to its
destination. Provided, such vehicles shall not at any time prior to, during or after the
completion of the delivery park on the road or occupy any area within the road-right-
of way.
Section 93. CARRIERS OF FLAMMABLE, HAZARDOUS AND/OR TOXIC CHEMICALS.
– Subject to pertinent regulations established in this code in the delivery protocol, vehicles
carrying flammable, hazardous and/or toxic chemicals when entering the city proper from
any point of origin may only be allowed to take the J.P. Rizal Avenue route going to its
final destination.
Article 5 — One Way Traffic Streets
Section 94. – The streets hereunder listed are hereby declared as one-way traffic
streets. However, the RTMO, as it sees fit, may recommend to the Roads and Traffic
Planning Board the modification of the listing, provided, that the Office shall furnish the
Sangguniang Panlungsod within fifteen (15) calendar days a report of the changes or
revisions made as approved by the City Mayor. The revised list shall be deemed final if
not acted by the Sangguniang within three (3) months from receipt thereof.
a) Warlito E. Pulmones Street: from B. Aquino Street towards S. Datoc Street;
b) Faustino Jamisola Street: from F.S. Pajares Avenue towards B. Aquino Street;
c) Javier Ariosa Street: from J.P. Rizal Avenue towards F. Jamisola Street;
d) Limited Time Application: from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
during School Days only:
1) Pedro Sabate Street: from F. Sabado Street towards Roxas Street;
2) Roxas Street: from Sabate Street towards Mercedes Street;
3) F. Duterte Street: from Mercedes Street towards Sabate Street;
4) Pedro Sabate Street: from Zulueta Street towards S. Datoc Street
5) F. Consolacion Street: (from the junction of unnamed road leading towards Santo
Niño District up to P. L. Urro Street)
Section 95. – The RTMO may, in emergency situations, temporarily institute and
summarily enforce or control the direction of vehicular flow in city street/s.
Article 6 —Through Streets
Section 96. DESIGNATION OF THROUGH STREETS AND STOP STREETS. – In

prioritizing the order of traffic flow, the RTMO is authorized to install corresponding traffic
signs to designate and indicate Through Streets upon recommendation of the Roads and
Traffic Planning Board and the approval of the City Mayor. The implementation of the list
shall, however, be subject to the confirmation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. If no
action is taken by the Sanggunian on the list within three (3) months after submission,
the same shall be deemed approved and enforceable.
Article 7 — Turns
Section 97. RIGHT TURN. – The execution of right turns may be allowed in street
intersections provided such street to be entered into is not designated as one-way street
and leading into the other direction. Provided, further, that right of way or access shall
be given to the vehicles navigating the road being entered into.
Section 98. LEFT TURN. – a) The execution of left turns in the street intersections
listed hereunder is hereby restricted:
1) S. Datoc Street towards W. Pulmones Street;
2) B. Aquino Street towards F. Jamisola Street
3) F. Jamisola Street towards J. Ariosa Street;
4) Warlito Pulmones towards F.S. Pajares Avenue
b) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during school days, left turns
shall not be allowed in the following intersections, viz:
1) Mercedes Street towards Roxas Street;
2) S. Datoc Street towards Sabate Street.
c) The RTMO may, however, temporarily restrict the execution of U-Turns in certain
street intersections on account of emergency and/or special occasions requiring the
rerouting of traffic flow.
Section 99. U-TURN. – The execution of U-Turns shall not be allowed in the
following street intersections and in all breaks in between the center islands of these
roads segments, to wit:
a) The following intersections with J.P. Rizal Avenue:
1) F.S. Pajares Avenue;
2) B.S. Aquino Street;
3) J. Ariosa Street
b) The following intersections with F.S. Pajares Avenue:
1) F. Jamisola Street;
2) W. Pulmones Street;
3) Cabrera Street
Section 100. AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THE LISTINGS. – The RTMO may expand,
reduce, amend or modify from time to time the lists in the preceding Sections of this
Article as it sees fit upon recommendation of the Road and Traffic Planning Board and
approval by the City Mayor. Provided, however, that the Office shall furnish the
Sangguniang Panlungsod within fifteen (15) calendar days a report of the changes or
revisions made. The revised list shall be deemed final if not acted by the Sangguniang
within three (3) months from receipt thereof.
Article 8 — Rotundas or Roundabouts
Section 101. – The flow of traffic in existing roundabouts established as part of

the city’s road network shall be counterclockwise.
Article 9 — Street Center Islands
Section 102. – The street center islands are established to delineate traffic
channels and these structures shall be maintained and developed for aesthetic purposes.
Its may be as site for informational or promotional notices and business advertisements
in accordance with the provisions of existing ordinances; Provided, however, that
henceforth the lowermost part of any materials that shall be hung must be at least two
(2) meters high from the road level.
Section 103. – No street center island may be used by any individual or groups for
hanging about or loitering and for any other purposes.
Article 10 — Rest Stop Areas
Section 104. – Wayside stops for the overnight parking of cargo trucks shall be
established in an area along the stretch of the National Highway or the B. F. Arao Avenue.
Section 105. – Appropriate facilities and amenities necessary to provide comfort
and rest to truckers/travelers shall be provided thereat. The operation and utilization of
the area shall be subject to the formulation of an operational guidelines, policies and
regulations by the City Economic Enterprises Department and the adoption thereof by the
Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Section 106. – These areas shall be appropriately marked and strategically located
so as not to inconvenience and pose hazard passers-by and other road users.
Article 11 — Road Closure

Section 107. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AND TRAFFIC REROUTING. – a) The

temporary closure of a portion of any road or street may be allowed or implemented by
the RTMO when the use of the street or streets shall only be for the duration of not more
than two (2) days and involving any of the following:
1) Actual emergencies;
2) Fiesta celebration, public rallies, agricultural or industrial fairs;
3) Implementation of government programs or projects;
4) parades and/or motorcades;
5) government-sponsored, recognized and/or approved athletic, cultural or civil
activities.
It shall, however, be the obligation of the RTMO Chief to advice the City Mayor
and coordinate with the Pagadian City Police Office of such road closure or traffic
rerouting before the same shall be enforced.
b) The use of any street requiring the closure of any portion thereof not qualified in the
preceding section may be allowed subject to the authority from the Sangguniang
Panlungsod upon the favorable endorsement of the RTMO and approval of the City
Mayor.
Section 108. PERMANENT CLOSURE (ABANDONMENT) OF ROAD. – Abandonment
or permanent closure of any public road may be effected in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 2, Section 21 of Republic Act No. 7160.
Article 12 — Excavations, Restoration, Etc.
Section 109. PERMIT FOR ROAD EXCAVATIONS. – No person—natural or juridical,

shall be allowed to excavate any part of the road-right-of-way for any purpose whatsoever
unless he shall filed an application, paid the necessary cost of restoration and secured
from the City Mayor through the Office of the City Engineer a permit for the activity.
The application must contain the estimated total area of the road-right-of-way to
be affected and the specific purpose/intention of such road excavation.
Section 110. ROAD RESTORATION FEES. – Subject to actual site inspection,
assessment and engineering computation, the applicant shall pay the corresponding
amount for road restoration in accordance with the assessment cost after the area shall
have been inspected and verified, based on the rates prescribed under Chapter 3, Article
M of City Ordinance No. 2017-395, the Revised Pagadian City Revenue Code of 2017 or
any succeeding legislation relative thereto.
The Sangguniang Panlungsod, upon recommendation of the City Engineer, may
update the rates of fees based on the prevailing prices of materials and cost of labor.
Section 111. COLLECTED FUNDS. – All monies collected for road restoration shall
accrue to a Special Account to be established under the direct care and control of the
Office of the City Treasurer.
a) It shall be the responsibility of the Office of the City Engineer to effect reconstruction
works for any road excavation subject of this provision. He shall be authorized to
charge the attendant costs for such activity to be undertaken to the Special Account
herein purposely created.
b) To effect the immediate restoration and reconstruction works, an inventory of the
appropriate materials in reasonable quantities shall be authorized.
Section 112. USE OF STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF DURING BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION. – The use of the road-right-of-way or any part thereof to stockpile
construction materials is prohibited.
Article 13 — Classification of Roads/Streets

Section 113. – For purposes of establishing the preferential right of passage, city
roads and streets are hereby classified as follows:
a) Primary Roads shall refer to the following main roads of the city which in the order of
priority vehicles traveling within of these streets shall have precedence:
1) J. P. Rizal Avenue
2) Warlito E. Pulmones Street
3) Vincenzo Sagun Street
4) Platon L. Urro Street
5) Benjamin F. Arao Avenue
6) Filemon S. Pajares Avenue
7) Benigno Aquino Street
8) Florentino Duterte Street
9) Canuto Enerio Street
b) Secondary Roads refer to the hereunder described streets within the urban road
network:
1) Marcelo Dablo Street
2) Faustino Jamisola Street
3) Cabrera Street
4) Jose Sanson Street
5) Jose Hofileña Street
6) Antonio Salazar Street
7) Hermogenes Broca Street
9) Mercedes Street
10)Pedro Sabate Street
11)Francisco Consolacion Street
12)Jose Zulueta Street
13)Serapio J. Datoc Street
15)Javier Ariosa Street
16)Vicente M. Cerilles Street
17)Fernando Sabado Street
18)Roxas Street
19 Bernabe Sabellano Street
c) Barangay Roads refer to the all other roads—named or unnamed, not otherwise
mentioned in the preceding sub-sections (a) and (b).
Section 114. – Vehicles approaching intersections must yield the right of way in
accordance with the above established precedence.
Section 115. – In cases when vehicles traversing roads of the same classification
meet at crossroads, preferential right of passage shall be accorded to the vehicle
negotiating the uphill or downhill grade.
BOOK III. — TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 1— General Regulations
Article 1—Requirement for Operation

Section 116. LTO REGISTRATION. – All land transportation vehicles operating

within or entering or passing the territorial jurisdiction of the city must have updated or
current motor vehicle registration with the Land Transportation Office which, when
required or demanded, shall be presented to authorized officers.
a) The motor vehicle’s body number, engine and color, and such other vehicle details
must correspond to the description in the Certificate of Registration (CR).
b) It shall be the obligation and responsibility of owners, operators and/or assigned
drivers to ascertain that the vehicle’s registration is updated.
Section 117. DRIVER’S LICENSE. – The driver actually operating the vehicle must
possess a valid Driver’s License issued by the Land Transportation Office and which
license restrictions must be appropriate for the type of motor vehicle being driven. The
driver’s license must be shown to traffic enforcers when demanded or surrendered in
case such is required.
Section 118. VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES. – All vehicles registered with the Land
Transportation Office must bear the agency-issued license plate numbers. The use of
temporary or improvised plates shall require prior authorization by the LTO.
Section 119. BASIC ACCESSORIES. – Every land transportation vehicle operating
within and/or passing through the city shall be mandatorily equipped with company
installed or, in the absence thereof, LTO authorized and prescribed devices such as:
headlights; brakes, signal and hazard lights; horn; mufflers/silencers; side mirrors;
windshield wipers; early warning device (EWD); and other accessories.
Section 120. PROHIBITED VEHICLE ACCESSORIES. –The use of the following
improvised or after-market accessories, gadgets and/or apparatuses is outlawed, viz:
a) fog lights and high intensity (blinding) headlights;
b) inappropriately colored head, brake, signal and/or hazard lights;
c) blaring or startling horns, sirens and/or audio speakers;
d) open and/or improvised mufflers;
e) plate number covers that hinder and/or impair identification of the license plate.
Section 121. USE OF SAFETY HELMETS. – Subject to the provisions of Republic
Act No. 10054 and its implementing rules and regulations and City Ordinance No. 2018-
398 (Protective Helmet Ordinance), drivers and riders of motorcycles shall wear protective
helmets at all times when travelling in any road within the territorial jurisdiction of the
city.
Chapter 2 — Cargo Carriers and Delivery Vehicles
Article 1 — Haulers of Construction and Earth Filling Materials
Section 122. HAULERS FOR SAND, GRAVEL, CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES AND/OR

EARTH FILLING MATERIALS. – Trucks utilized to haul sand, gravel or earth filling
materials and construction supplies, in the course of operation in transporting materials,
shall at all times be covered securely.
Article 2 — Carriers of Flammable, Hazardous and/or Toxic Chemicals
Section 123. VEHICLES CARRYING HAZARDOUS, FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC

CHEMICALS/SUBSTANCES, ROUTE AND REGULATION. – Before entering the city proper,
for purposes of safety clearance, it shall be obligation and responsibility of the local
consignee of any shipment of these chemicals and substances to inform and coordinate
with the Office of the Pagadian City Fire Marshall of the incoming shipment prior to the
actual entry of the vehicle for purposes of inspection and monitoring before completing
the delivery.
Article 3 — Parking, Loading and Unloading

Section 124. LIMITATION FOR CARGO AND DELIVERY TRUCKS. – Delivery trucks,
and such other cargo trucks, including tractor trailers or prime movers for containerized
hauling services and for any such other purposes shall not be allowed to enter, pass or
park either for purposes of loading and/or unloading of cargoes within the area delineated
in this code from 6:59 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. and from 3:59 p.m. to 6:59 p.m.
Section 125. – EXEMPTIONS.
a) Carriers of Perishable Goods. – Cargo Trucks with gross weight capacity of Four
Thousand Five Hundred (4,500) kilograms or any six (6) wheeler trucks carrying
perishable goods may enter and pass through without stopping in any of the streets
specified in the preceding section and in such other side streets of the city only when
scheduled to unload or load the cargo at a particular destination or when leaving after
completing the delivery.
b) Cargo Carriers with Garage and Warehouse located within the Banned Areas. – Any
incoming cargo truck that is due to deliver and/or unload cargoes to a warehouse or
bodega located within the perimeter of the banned area may directly proceed to its
destination provided it shall not during any time park on or along any street or road
before or after loading and unloading of cargoes.
Chapter 3— Public Utility Transportation
Article 1— Conditions of Operation
Section 126. STANDARD OF SERVICE. – a) Operators of public utility vehicles shall

not allow another person or entity to use his registered commercial/business name (“Kabit
System”) for its operation;
b) Operators shall maintain their vehicle in clean or sanitary condition and equipped and
painted with the required signs such as for hire, trade name, operator’s name and
address, etc.
c) The installation/use of jalousies; dim colored cabin lights; and/or dark glass tints for
the windshield, rear & side windows, or anything that will restrict visibility to the
vehicle cabin shall be prohibited.
d) Public utility vehicles, except taxicabs—when authorized to operate, and tricycles with
route general MTOP, shall ply their approved routes as stated in their franchise subject
to the provisions of this Ordinance.
e) Authorized routes shall be properly painted on the PUV pursuant to LTO regulations.
Failure or erroneous/improper painting of authorized route shall create a presumption
that PUV is not plying on its authorized route or it is out of line;
f) When plying, every PUV should carry with it the copy of its franchise for presentation
to traffic enforcers when demanded for verification;
g) PUVs shall comply with the city’s programs on vehicle volume reduction or mitigation
that may be adopted;
h) All public utility vehicles may only carry the maximum number of passengers allowed
and/or specified in the approved Certificate of Public Convenience (franchise).
i) Fare matrix must be conspicuously displayed in the vehicle;
j) Public transportation shall have designated seats for disabled persons:
1) Regular buses shall have at least five (5) designated seats for disabled persons
near exit/entrance doors.
2) First class, premier, and air-conditioned buses shall have at least four (4)
designated seats for disabled persons near the door.
Under provisions (1) and (2) above, other passengers may use the
designated seats if same are not occupied but must yield them to incoming
disabled persons whenever the occasion arises;
3) Jeepneys shall designate the two (2) front seats for disabled persons.
Other passengers may use these designated seats if not occupied and yield
them to incoming disabled passengers only if the yielding passenger can still be
accommodated at the back.
4) The designated seats shall be identified by symbols and signs.
k) Drivers of Public Utility Vehicles including tricycles and trisikads are required to post
their identification Card (I.D.) with a 2 x 2 picture containing the name of the
owner/operator and/or driver and their addresses on the front portion of the
windshield of their vehicles.
l) During the period of operation, public utility vehicle drivers and conductors must be
in respectable attire. The use of sleeveless shirt, short pants or slippers is prohibited.
m) Every public utility vehicle must be provided and have on display or posted in a
conspicuous area within the vehicle a “NO SMOKING” sign.
Section 127. REQUIRED BODY MARKINGS. – All public utility transportation shall
bear body informational marking indicating the vehicle’s maximum number of passenger
seats; load capacities; LTFRB Franchise Number and the corresponding expiry date; and
the name of the vehicle owner/operator, among others.
Section 128. PROVISION OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. – Appropriate
trash/garbage bins or receptacles shall be at all times be provided in all public utility
vehicles: passenger buses, jeepneys and motorized tricycles for hire.
Section 129. CHARTERED PUVs. – Any public utility vehicle that is chartered,
contracted or hired for other purposes for out of line operation within the jurisdiction of
the city shall be required to obtain prior authorization from the RTMO.
Section 130. RESPONSIBILITY OF VEHICLE OPERATORS/OWNERS. –
Operators/owners of public transportation vehicles shall properly ascertain the capacity
of the drivers and conductors physically, mentally and emotionally as well as ascertain
that they possess the appropriate training and experience for their respective duties.
Section 131. PUV DRIVERS AND CONDUCTORS, MANDATORY REQUISITES. –
Drivers of public utility vehicles, including conductors, and drivers of motorized tricycles
for hire must:
a) possess commensurate license as may be applicable for the work assignment;
b) be in appropriate attire during operation of the vehicle. Wearing of shorts, sleeveless
shirts and slippers/sandals is prohibited;
c) at all times extend courtesy to fellow drivers and passengers;
d) be obliged to ferry passengers indiscriminately regardless of the passenger’s personal
circumstance, religion, color, race or creed, etc. to the specified destination;
e) not allow overloading, overcharging of fares nor contract out of line services in
violation of the franchise;
Section 132. PROHIBITED ACTS. – Consistent with national law, the following acts
are likewise prohibited and punishable under this Ordinance:
a) Operation of unauthorized tricycles, jeepneys, buses or mini-buses as vehicles-for-
hire in transporting passengers and cargoes in this city;
b) Operation of a motor vehicle outside of its assigned or designated zone of operation;
c) Trip-cutting;
d) Over-charging of passenger fare;
e) Refusal to convey passengers; and
f) Overloading.
Section 133. PRINTING/PAINTING OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION IN PUBLIC
UTILITY TRANSPORTATION UNITS. – The plate numbers of Public Utility Transportation
units must be painted in the specific areas and in the manner and size prescribed by the
Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board and/or the Land Transportation Office.
Motorized Tricycle-For-Hire units must likewise be properly identifiable by their

assigned body numbers painted in the front and back portions of the cab.
Section 134. CONTROL PLATES. – Motorized Tricycles For Hire and Trisikad units
shall be provided with City Government issued control plates at a specified cost to cover
the cost of fabrication/purchase.
Section 135. PASSAGE ROUTE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES. –
All public utility buses and vans or jeeps with valid authorizations from the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) with routes originating,
terminating or passing through Pagadian City may only be allowed to proceed directly
from its place of origin to the Integrated Bus Terminal.
Section 136. Loading and Unloading of Cargoes and Passengers. – When inside
the territorial limits of the city, aside from the Integrated Bus Terminal, the admission
and/or discharge of passengers and cargoes may only be done at certain points
appropriately marked and specifically designated for the purpose.
Article 2 — City Route Passenger Vehicles
Section 137. ESTABLISHED POLICY. – Public utility jeeps authorized to operate

and service the routes provided in this ordinance may only ply within the specified routes
and shall be permitted to load or unload passengers and cargo at designated or marked
loading and unloading zones.
Section 138. PASSENGER/LOAD LIMIT. – Admission of passengers shall be in
accordance with its capacity marking as set by the Land Transportation Franchising and
Regulatory Board.
Section 139. EXCEPTIONS. – Public Utility Jeepneys may operate outside of its
authorized area with prior authorization from the Land Transportation Office, in case of
out of town destinations, or by the RTMO when within the jurisdiction of Pagadian City.
Section 140. GRANT OF FRANCHISE TO OPERATE. – Subject to the endorsement
by the Office of the City Mayor after the route applied for has been verified and confirmed
by the RTMO with reference to the City Public Transportation Route Plan as may be
adopted hereafter.
Section 141. NUMBER OF PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPS PER ROUTE. – The City Mayor
shall endorse applications for the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience (franchise
to operate) to the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board in accordance
with the total number of public utility jeeps allowed for every approved route.
Chapter 4 — Motorized Tricycles For Hire (Tricycles)
Article 1 – Scope And Application
Section 142. SCOPE AND APPLICATION. – This Chapter will apply to motorized
tricycles for hire operation within the territorial limits or jurisdiction of Pagadian City.
All public motorized tricycle for-hire operating within the territorial jurisdiction of
Pagadian City must necessarily acquire the necessary authority before being allowed to
operate as such.
Article 2 – Definition of Terms
Section 143. TERMINOLOGIES. – As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall
mean:
a) Motorized Tricycle – is a motor vehicle composed of a motorcycle fitted to a single-
wheeled sidecar or motorcycle with two wheeled cab or any three-wheeled passenger
conveyance;
b) Public Motorized Tricycle or Motorized Tricycle For Hire – is a motorized tricycle or tri-
wheeler rendering transport service to the general public for a fee.
c) Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit (MTOP) – is a document granting Franchise or a

Permit to operate, issued to a person, whether natural or juridical, allowing him/her
or it to operate a motorized tricycle for hire on zones specified therein.
d) Route Measured Capacity (RMC) – is the number of motorized tricycle for hire units
covered with a valid franchise and allowed in its route as set by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod.
e) Route Specific MTOP – refer to motorized tricycles allowed to ply passengers in a
specific route specified in the MTOP within the city.
f) Route General MTOP – refer to motorized tricycles allowed to ply passengers
anywhere in the entire City of Pagadian.
g) Board – refers to the Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Board.
h) MTRU – refers to the Office of the Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Unit.
Article 3 – Tricycle Operations Regulatory and Planning Body
Section 144. MOTORIZED TRICYCLE REGULATORY BOARD. – The Motorized

Tricycle Regulatory Board under the Sangguniang Panlungsod is hereby created with its
composition and its powers and authority, as follows:
a) Composition:
Chairman : Chairman, Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation,
Communications & Franchising of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod
Members : 1) Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod
2) Chief of the Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Unit
3) Chairman, Committee on Barangay Affairs of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod or the President, City Federation of the Liga ng
mga Barangay;
4) Department Head, Roads & Traffic Management Office
5) Chief of the Traffic Management Division of the PNP
6) One (1) NGO representative to be determined by the SP
b) Powers and Authority. The Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Board shall have the
following powers and authority:
1) Issue, amend, revise, suspend, or cancel Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit
(MTOP) for cause and prescribe the appropriate terms and conditions thereof.
2) Prescribe and regulate zones or service areas in coordination with the Sangguniang
Pambarangay of the areas to be affected.
3) Establish and prescribe the conditions and qualification of grantees not mentioned
in this ordinance.
4) Establish and prescribe the conditions of the motorized units with safety and
comfort of passengers as the prime factors of consideration.
5) Establish a standard measurement of tricycle seats, legroom, headroom, and
minimum engine size.
6) Establish a policy on the mandatory replacement of old motorcycle engines or
prime movers.
7) Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod the re-adjustment of the fares or
rates for the services for the different zones, as well as, the fees and other related
regulatory fees and charges in connection with the operation of motorized tricycles
for-hire.
8) Perform such other powers and authority that the Sangguniang Panlungsod may
grant unto it.
9) Issue policies on the qualification of tricycle drivers.
Section 145. SECRETARIAT. – The Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang

Panlungsod shall provide the secretarial support and assistance to the Board.
Article 4 – Inspection and Registration
Section 146. MOTORIZED TRICYCLES REGULATORY UNIT. – The Motorized

Tricycles Regulatory Unit (MTRU) shall vested with the following duties and
responsibilities pertaining to applications, new and renewal, for motorized tricycles
operation in the city, viz:
a) Enlist all Public Motorized Tricycle For-Hire operating within the territorial jurisdiction
of Pagadian City.
b) Attend to the documentation for the registration and process applications for franchise
of all Motorized Tricycles intending to operate on Hire-Basis.
c) Prepare all MTOP and submit a summarized list of all approved MTOP to the MTRB.
The summarized list shall include the following data:
1) Name of Grantee
2) Address of Grantee
3) Date of Grant and Expiration
4) MTOP Plate Number
d) Submit all processed applications for Motorized Tricycles For Hire Franchise with all
the supporting prescribed documents to the Sangguniang Panlungsod through the
Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Board for approval.
e) Report observed problems, both procedural and substantive, in the operations of the
MTRU to the Board.
f) Propose solutions to problems perceived to the Board for issuance of policy on the
matter.
g) Call for a general or limited meetings of MTOP grantees for purposes of dispensing
new policies or information for the smooth operations of the MTRU.
h) Do other duties that may be prescribed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the need
arises.
Article 5 – Requisites to Support Tricycle Operation Applications
Section 147. ELIGIBILITY TO OPERATE MOTORIZED TRICYCLES FOR HIRE. –

Upon the effectivity of this Code, the eligibility to operate motorized tricycles for hire shall
be exclusively available to Filipino Citizens who are certified residents of the city for at
least one (1) year.
Section 148. COMPULSORY COMMON CARRIER INSURANCE. – Tricycle units that
are granted with Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit (MTOP) must be covered by a
common carrier’s insurance sufficient to answer any liability it may incur to passengers
and third parties in the event of an accident.
Section 149. REQUISITES FOR LEGAL OPERATION. – No motorized tricycle for-
hire shall be allowed to operate within the jurisdiction of Pagadian City without having
first complied with the following:
a) Enlistment with Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Unit (MTRU)
b) Valid Land Transportation Office (LTO) Registration
c) Annual Safety Inspection/Check-up by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
d) Issuance of Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit (MTOP)
e) Insurance Coverage
Section 150. REGISTRATION AS “FOR HIRE” VEHICLE. – Motorized tricycles when
being applied for Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit must be registered with the Land
Transportation Office, Pagadian City as “For Hire” to be able to secure the appropriate
Number Plate for the operation.
Section 151. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. – Applicants for a motorized tricycle
franchise should present the following documents:
a) Community Tax Certificate;
b) Certificate of residence issued by the Punong Barangay;
c) Copy of the Voter’s latest registration;
d) LTO Certificate of Registration of the Motorcycle with the latest LTO Official Receipt
of registration payment issued in the name of the applicant.
Section 152. – In all applications for motorized tricycle franchise, priority shall be
given to residents of Pagadian City.
Article 6 – Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit / Franchise
Section 153. AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF UNITS. – The total number of motorized

tricycles for-hire allowed to operate within the jurisdiction of Pagadian City shall be Two
Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty (2,850) units.
Section 154. VALIDITY. – The Franchise for motorized tricycle for-hire shall be
valid for two (2) years and renewable for the same period.
Section 155. RENEWAL. – a) Upon expiry of the Franchise/Motorized Tricycle
Operators Permit, a grantee shall be given a grace period of thirty (30) days following
the date of expiration to renew the same.
b) Failure to renew within the time prescribed shall be a ground for revocation or
forfeiture of the motorized tricycle operators permit (MTOP).
Section 156. SURCHARGE FOR LATE MTOP RENEWAL. – A surcharge of Twenty-
Five (25%) Percent of the Franchise Fee for every month of delay shall be collected from
the operator/s with expired Franchise/Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit (MTOP) who
will apply for renewal, except those operators whose franchise expires before the
enactment of this Ordinance.
Article 7 – Zoning, Color Coding and Body Numbering
Section 157. COLOR CODE. – There shall be a color scheme to be assigned by the
Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Unit (MTRU) and which shall be adopted to identify the
area of operation of the different motorized tricycles for-hire.
Section 158. BODY NUMBERS. – Motorized Tricycle For-Hire shall bear a body
number to be controlled by the RTMO.
The Motorized Tricycles Operators Permit (MTOP) Franchise Holder shall cause the
painting of the Motorized Tricycle Regulatory Board (MTRB) Body Number on the front,
rear and inside passenger cabin of the unit.
Article 8 – Fees and Charges
Section 159. – The following fees and charges shall be assessed and paid for new
applications or renewal of Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit:
a) Filing Fee, for every unit ......................................................P 300.00
b) Annual Supervision Fee, per unit .......................................... 100.00
c) Filing Fee for substitution of unit .......................................... 300.00
d) Filing Fee for dropping of unit/s ........................................... 300.00
e) Filing Fee for petition for increase of fare rate ...................... 150.00
f) Filing Fee for petition for change of route ............................. 200.00

Section 160. – In case of unit substitution, the Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit
holder shall only enjoy the unexpired portion of the Motorized Tricycle Operators Permit
Validity.
Article 9 – Routes, Terminals and Area of Operations/Driver’s ID
Section 161. – Subject to the formulation of tricycle routes under the public
transportation route plan, only motorized tricycles duly registered with the Motorized
Tricycle Regulatory Board (MTRB) of the City of Pagadian may be allowed to operate
within the routes and terminals as may allocated for motorized tricycles operations. The
number of motorized tricycles for-hire that may be allowed in each route shall be in
accordance with the Route Measured Capacity (RMC).
Section 162. – Identification Cards of drivers shall be issued by the Motorized
Tricycle Regulatory Unit (MTRU) at the cost and shall be displayed in a conspicuous place
inside the sidecar/cab.
Article 10 – Miscellaneous
Section 163. FARE MATRIX. – Subject to the approval of the Motorized Tricycles
Regulatory Board and the subsequent adoption of the fare rates by the Sangguniang
Panlungsod, a fare matrix shall be formulated for distribution to the individual motorized
tricycle for hire units upon payment of a fee to cover the cost of printing.
The Fare Matrix, being the basis for the collection of fare rates, must at all times
during the operation of the tricycle be posted in a conspicuous location within the cabin
for passenger’s reference.
Section 164. MANDATORY APPLICATION OF COLOR SCHEME AND OTHER
IDENTIFYING MARKS OR PRINTS. – Public motorized tricycles for-hire are not allowed to
operate without the prescribed color scheme, body number and other prints as provided
under this Chapter of the Code.
Section 165. TRANSFER OF ZONE OR AREA OF OPERATION. – An operator opting
to transfer to another zone or area of operation shall be allowed only upon application
for change of route and payment of the prescribed fee as provided in this Chapter and
approved by the Motorized Tricycles Regulatory Board.
Section 166. CONVEYANCE OF PASSENGERS OR CARGOES. – It shall be the duty
and obligation of public motorized tricycle for-hire to convey passengers and cargoes to
their respective destination within their allocated or designated route or area of operation.
Section 167. PASSENGER CAPACITY. – Tricycles may only be allowed to carry a
maximum number of five (5) passengers excluding the driver.
Section 168. BACKRIDERS. – No minors or women in skirts may be allowed to sit
as backrider of motorized tricycle for-hire under any circumstance.
Section 169. AREA OF OPERATION. – Motorized tricycle for-hire shall be allowed
to operate only within its assigned route or designated area of operation except in cases
of extreme emergencies involving the preservation of life and/or property.
Section 170. CAB DIMENSION. – All motorized tricycles for hire units that shall
operate in the city shall be of the following minimum measurements to be certified to be
operable within the territorial jurisdiction of Pagadian, to wit:
1) Seats: (minimum)
Length – 29 inches
width – 11 inches
height (from floor level) – 13 inches
2) Cab height (floor level to inside of roof) – 43 inches (minimum)
3) Cab breadth/legroom: (minimum)

Front: (from the backrest to front window panel) – 34.5 inches
Back: (from the backrest to front seat backrest) – 26 inches
4) Roofing width: (minimum)
Passenger cab – 29 inches
Driver – 29 inches
5) Roofing length: (minimum)
Passenger cab – 52 inches
Driver’s side canopy– 44 inches
6) Passenger Entrance width: (minimum)
Front – 15 inches
Back – 13 inches
7) Step measurement (from cab floor level) – 12 inches (minimum)
Section 171. TRICYCLE BODY/CAB NUMBERS. –

a) Motorized tricycle for hire shall be assigned permanent body/cab numbers. The RTMO
through its Motorized Tricycle Franchising Unit shall control issuance of body/cab
numbers with reference to the approved number of units allowed to operate within
the city.
b) Such body/cab number shall be non-transferrable and shall, upon dropping of the
unit, automatically be reverted to the City Government for disposition to other wait-
listed applicants in the manner to be determined by the Motorized Tricycles Regulatory
Board.
c) For purposes of uniformity, tricycle numbers shall be printed in bold red numbers with
the following minimum dimensions in the front and back portions of the cab:
1) height — eight (8) inches;
2) width — five (5) inches;
3) thickness — 1 inch
Section 172. OTHER BODY MARKINGS. – The name and address of the motorized
tricycle for hire operator shall be printed in bold letters at the passenger side portion of
the cab.
Section 173. DRIVER’S IDENTIFICATION TAG. – a) Every motorized tricycle for
hire driver shall be required to have a Driver’s Identification Tag signed and authenticated
by the RTMO Chief. This will serve as proof that he has undergone a seminar on the
salient provisions of this code and authorized to drive a motorized tricycle for hire in the
city.
b) The tag shall be issued for a fee to cover the cost of production by the RTMO and the
same must be hung at the front portion of tricycle cabin when operating/driving a
motorized tricycle for hire.
CHAPTER 5 — OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 1 – Operation of Animal Drawn Carriages, Bicycles and Trisikad
Section 174. EFFECT OF REGULATIONS. – The regulations applicable to animal-

drawn carriages or bicycles shall apply whenever an animal drawn carriage, bicycles or
trisikad is operated upon any roadway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use
of such carriages, bicycles or trisikad.
Section 175. REGISTRATION. – All animal-drawn carriage, bicycles and trisikad
owned by residents of the City shall be registered with the RTMO for issuance of license
plates and upon payment of One Hundred (P100.00) Pesos to the City Treasurer’s Office.
No person, whether resident or not of the City, shall operate, ride or propel an
animal-drawn carriage, bicycle or trisikad on any street, highway, alley roadway, sidewalk
or upon any public path set aside for the exclusive use of carriages, bicycles or trisikad
unless such has been licensed and a license plate three (3”) inches by six (6”) inches in
size is attached thereto as provided herein.
Section 176. TRAFFIC LAWS APPLICABLE TO PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES OR
TRISIKAD. – The provisions of this Ordinance granting right to and imposing duties upon
a driver of a vehicle shall apply to every person operating an animal-drawn carriage,
bicycle or trisikad upon a roadway, except those provisions that by their very nature are
not applicable.
Section 177. RIDING BICYCLES OR TRISIKAD. – a) No person shall ride a bicycle
or trisikad which does not have a permanent and regular seat attached to it.
b) No bicycle or trisikad shall be used to carry at one time more persons than the number
for which it is designed and equipped.
c) No person shall ride a bicycle without having at least one hand on the handle bars.
d) Whenever a bicycle lane is provided, the rider of a bicycle shall use that bicycle lane.
e) No person shall ride a bicycle within two meters of the rear of a motor vehicle.
f) No person shall drive a trisikad on any national road.
Section 178. TOWING OF BICYCLES, ETC. – a) A person riding a bicycle shall not
attach himself to nor permit himself to be drawn by any other vehicle.
b) The driver of a vehicle shall not permit a person riding a bicycle to attach himself to
or be drawn by the vehicle.
Section 179. RIDING MORE THAN TWO ABREAST. – a) Except on a bicycle lane
where such is permitted by signs or other means, no person shall ride a bicycle so that it
is travelling abreast of more than one bicycle.
b) The preceding provision of this section shall not operate to prevent a cyclist from
overtaking and passing other persons riding bicycle abreast.
c) A bicycle shall be deemed to be abreast of another bicycle if any part of it by the side
of any part of the other.
BOOK IV. — PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1 — Roads and Traffic Planning Board
Article 1 — Composition & Functions
Section 180. ROADS AND TRAFFIC PLANNING BOARD. – a) There shall be created
a Roads and Traffic Planning Board which shall be composed the following:
Chairman : The City Mayor
Members : 1) The City Engineer
2) The City Planning & Development Coordinator
3) The Chief of Police, Pagadian City Police Office
4) The City Legal Officer
5) Chairman, Committee on Public Utilities, Transportation,
Communications & Franchising, Sangguniang Panlungsod
6) Chairman, Committee on Ways & Means, Sangguniang

Panlungsod
7) The President, City Federation of the Liga ng mga Barangay
8) The Transport District Officer, Land Transportation Office, or
his duly authorized representative
9) The Regional Director, Land Transportation Franchising &
Regulatory Board or his duly authorized representative
10) The Highway District Engineer, DPWH—Pagadian City Officer,
or his duly authorized representative
11) The City Building Official or his duly authorized representative
12) The Action Officer, Pagadian City Risk Reduction and
Management Office
13) The City Fire Marshall, Bureau of Fire Protection, or his duly
authorized representative
14) One (1) representative of the Transportation Sector
15) One (1) representative of the Media Sector
16) One (1) representative of the Education Sector
17) One (1) representative of the Business Sector
18) One (1) representative of the Petroleum Dealers
19) The Roads & Traffic Management Officer
b) Sectoral representation as provided in items 14 to 18 above shall be with reference to

their respective appointments to be issued by the City Mayor based on the
recommendations of the sectors.
Section 181. THE ROADS AND TRAFFIC PLANNING BOARD; POWERS AND
FUNCTIONS. – The Board shall be vested with the responsibility to formulate traffic plans
and program; Provided, however, that all traffic plans and program that may be hereafter
be drawn or prepared shall be submitted to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval.
The Board shall also have the following functions:
a) Identify traffic bottleneck points and establish priorities in implementing remedial
measures;
b) Formulate traffic engineering schemes, such as banning of turning movements,
creation of one-way streets, prohibition of parking, designation of loading/unloading
zones, installation of traffic signages, regulating speeds, and similar measures, in
accordance with its approved priority list;
c) Secure agreement on proposed traffic schemes;
d) Recommend ordinances in support of traffic managements schemes;
e) Review major property development proposals as to their traffic impact, especially
those involving land use conversion from low to high-intensity traffic generation;
f) Provide technical inputs into the preparation and updating of the City’s Land Use Plan,
particularly the long term road network plan of the city;
g) Update and analyze the public transport routes and services covering tricycles, buses,
jeepneys, and other public transport modes;
h) Evaluate requests, in coordination with the City Planning Department, for variances
from the zoning ordinance that are likely to have a significant traffic impact;
i) Formulate and advocate programs that will promote and encourage walking and trips
by public transport and higher-capacity modes;
j) Initiate or administer pedestrian districts or streets temporarily or permanently
withdrawn from vehicular use, including time allocation for use of roads other than
for vehicles.
k) Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the planning and implementation of the traffic
management components undertaken by the Bureau;
l) Recommend to the City Council the routing of common carriers operating in Pagadian
City in so far as it forms part of a comprehensive traffic management schemes;
m) Review and approve the annual work programs and budgets of the RTA;
n) Develop and prescribe rules and procedures for internal operation and management;
o) Submit to the Honorable City Mayor periodic and special reports relative to traffic
management activities;
p) Perform such other related functions as may be necessary to ensure the effective
planning and implementation of traffic management schemes;
q) The Board has the authority to summon persons/individuals or establishments in
matters pertaining its functions; and
r) The Board shall meet once a month or as often as necessary.
Section 182. SECRETARIAL SUPPORT TO THE BOARD. – The Administrative
Division of the Roads and Traffic Management Office shall serve as the Secretariat of the
Board.
Chapter 2 — Roads and Traffic Management Office (RTMO)
Article 1 — Creation & Functions
Section 183. CREATION. – There is hereby created the Roads and Traffic
Management Office (RTMO) as a department in the Organizational Structure of the City
Government of Pagadian.
Section 184. FUNCTIONS. – The RTMO shall be solely vested with the power to
enforce and implement this Ordinance and such traffic management plans and programs
that may hereafter be drawn or prepared.
The RTMO shall have the following responsibilities:
1) Install and maintain the traffic signs, road markings and other traffic control devices;
2) Identify private roads that should be opened to improve overall circulation, and initiate
moves for the full or partial integration into the road network;
3) Collect traffic date and statistics such as vehicular counts, road layouts and
dimensions, etc;
4) Review request for road diggings, road constructions, temporary closures, parades,
and conduct of extraordinary events that would reduce road capacity;
5) Provide the technical and staff support to the Sangguniang Panlungsod in regulating
the operation of tricycles, pedicabs and other public conveyances within the
administrative jurisdiction of the city;
6) Coordinate with public transport operators in the provision or operation of facilities
like terminals and waiting areas;
7) Appear in the hearings of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
to ensure that the issuance of permits or certificates of public convenience are
consistent with the plans of the city;
8) Assign personnel to direct or control traffic at intersection and other locations requiring
such intervention;
9) Execute the enforcement component of any traffic scheme devised or conceived by
the Roads and Traffic Management Office and approved by the City Mayor;
10)Enforce applicable traffic rules and regulations, including apprehension and issuance
of traffic citation tickets to drivers found in violation of any provisions of this
Ordinance;
11)Conduct investigations on vehicular accidents that occur within the city;
12)Coordinate with the Pagadian City Police Office, the barangay officials, traffic enforcers
and other affiliating agencies to harmonize personnel deployment and field operations
within the city;
13)Initiate the towing and/or clamping of vehicles obstructing or violating traffic;
14)Suggest changes in any traffic scheme, including provision of traffic signals;
15)Implement a local traffic education and road safety program;
16)Establish, operate, maintain and/or administer terminals, parking facilities, bicycle
paths, including collection of user fees and charges thereto;
17)Initiate or administer pedestrian districts or streets temporarily or permanently
withdrawn from vehicular use, including time allocation for use of roads other than
for vehicles;
18)Take custody of vehicles and articles impounded by virtue of this Code and secure the
same in the city impoundment area until released to their owners or lawful claimants,
or otherwise disposed in accordance with this Ordinance;
19)Provide administrative services to all the divisions of the office when exigency
demands;
20)Provide management information services, including the collection of accident data,
updating and maintenance of records, inventory of roads and traffic control devices;
21)Handle the paper work and documentation attendant to enforcement, such as the
processing of traffic citation tickets;
22)Conduct public information campaigns in support of any activities of the Department;
23)Conduct continuing traffic surveys and statistics gathering;
24)Propose rerouting, parking and other regulations to the authorities;
25)Conduct feasibility studies or traffic networks and system;
26)Conduct studies and propose engineering designs or intersection management;
27)Maintain and operate the traffic signals;
28)Provide the needed traffic signs and pavement markings within the jurisdiction of the
City of Pagadian;
29)Maintain the flow of vehicular traffic and enforce the traffic rules and regulations;
30)Expand, reduce, amend or modify the list of authorized on-street parking road
segments; One Way Streets; Right and Left areas or U-Turn slots from time to time
as it sees fit, subject to the pertinent provisions in this ordinance.
31)Conduct traffic education program and administer the dissemination of information
regarding traffic updates;
32)Propose ways and means for traffic revenue measures;
33)Absorb and exercise all functions related to transport safety, develop and provide
public parking, and undertake environmental protection activities such as anti-smoke
belching, noise pollution and other pertinent laws and ordinances.
34)Manage and control the use of public roads and pathways and the clearing of
obstructions of any form to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
35)Reroute traffic and close roads during emergencies and during fiesta, festivals,
holidays and on such other special occasions for a duration of not more than three
(3) days only.
35)Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the City Mayor and/or the Roads and
Traffic Management Board.
Article 2 — Organizational Structure

Section 185. CHIEF OF OFFICE. – The department shall be headed the Roads and
Traffic Management Officer (RTMO Chief) with the rank of City Government Department
Head I, Salary Grade 25:
a) Appointment to the position of Roads and Traffic Management Officer (RTMO Chief)
is Co-Terminus to the Appointing Officer;
b) Qualifications:
1) a resident and a registered voter of Pagadian City;
2) of good moral character;
3) a holder of a college degree from a recognized college or university preferably in
the field of engineering, urban planning, public administration or law and a first
grade civil service eligible or its equivalent;
c) Powers, duties and functions:
1) undertake the overall management and supervision of the whole bureau;
2) coordinate with other offices to ensure effective and efficient implementation of
traffic management measures;
3) interpret and implement traffic management policies and to formulate plans and
design standards;
4) review and submit for approval the annual budget of the bureau.
Section 186. PERSONNEL. – The department shall be composed of the following
divisions with distinct duties and responsibilities and the following manpower
complement:
a) Administrative Services Division:
1) One (1) Administrative Officer III, Salary Grade 18 (Division Chief)
2) One (1) Records Officer II, Salary Grade 14
3) One (1) Computer Operator II, Salary Grade 8
4) One (1) Supply Officer II, Salary Grade 14
5) One (1) Administrative Aide (Clerk I), Salary Grade 3
6) One (1) Messenger, Salary Grade 2
7) One (1) Driver I, Salary Grade 3
8) One (1) Utility Worker II, Salary Grade 3
b) Traffic Engineering Division:
1) One (1) Engineer IV, Salary Grade 22 (Division Chief)
Traffic Signal Control/Signage & Pavement Markings Section:
2) One (1) Engineer II, Salary Grade 16
3) One (1) Electronics & Communication Equipment Technician II, Salary Grade 18
4) One (1) Draftsman II, Salary Grade 8
5) One (1) Painter I, Salary Grade 3
6) One (1) Welder I, Salary Grade 1
7) One (1) Carpenter I, Salary Grade 3
8) 2 – Laborer I, Salary Grade 1
Transport Technical Section:
9) One (1) Engineer II, Salary Grade 16
10)One (1) Statistician I, Salary Grade 15
11)One (1) Computer Operator II, Salary Grade 8

12)One (1) Computer Maintenance Technologist I, Salary Grade 7
c) Traffic Enforcement Division:
1) One (1) Traffic Operation Officer IV, Salary Grade 22 (Division Chief)
Traffic Education Section:
2) One (1) Traffic Operation Officer II, Salary Grade 15
3) One (1) Public Relation Officer II, Salary Grade 5
4) One (1) Audio-Visual Equipment Operator I, Salary Grade 3
5) One (1) Clerk I, Salary Grade 3
Traffic Law Enforcement & Control Section:
6) One (1) Traffic Operation Officer II, Salary Grade 15
7) One (1) Traffic Aide II, Salary Grade 5
8) Fifty (50) Traffic Aide I, Salary Grade 3
Traffic Special Services Section:
Telephone/Radio Control Staff:
9) Three (3) Communication Equipment Operator I, Salary Grade 8
Anti-Smoke Belching Staff:
10)Two (2) Traffic Aide I, Salary Grade 3
Impounding Services Staff:
11)Three (3) Watchman II, Salary Grade 4
Towing Services Staff:
12)One (1) Driver II, Salary Grade 4
13)Two (2) Laborer I, Salary Grade 1
Pay Parking/Anti-Jay Walking Staff:
14)Six (6) Parking Aide I, Salary Grade 2
Motorized Tricycles Inspection Staff:
Traffic Data Section:
17)One (1) Administrative Assistant III, Salary Grade 9
18)One (1) Data Encoder II, Salary Grade 8
19)One (1) Administrative Aide I, Salary Grade 1
Section 187. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT OF PERSONNEL. – Appointees to
any of the positions in the preceding section must possess the educational qualifications
and eligibility as well as the training and experience requirements set forth by the Civil
Service Commission for the positions.
Section 188. FUNCTIONAL SETUP. – The divisions within the Department shall
have the following functions and responsibilities:
a) Administrative Services Division:
1) To perform general administrative functions on personnel transactions and
responsible for the auxiliary activities such as clerical, janitorial, accounting, record
and supply management and other related activities of the Bureau;
2) To prepare and submit annual budget proposals of the Bureau;
3) To maintain proper accounting and budgeting of funds of expenditures; and

4) Enlist all Public Motorized Tricycle For-Hire operating within the territorial
jurisdiction of Pagadian City.
5) Attend to the documentation for the registration and process applications for
franchise of all Motorized Tricycles intending to operate on Hire-Basis.
6) Prepare all MTOP and submit a summarized list of all approved MTOP to the MTRB.
The summarized list shall include the following data:
i) Name of Grantee
ii) Address of Grantee
iii) Date of Grant and Expiration
iv) MTOP Plate Number
7) Submit all processed applications for MTC Franchise with all the supporting
prescribed documents to the Sangguniang Panlungsod through the Motorized
Tricycle Regulatory Board for approval.
8) Report observed problems, both procedural and substantive, in the operations of
the MTRU to the Board.
9) Propose solutions to problems perceived to the Board for issuance of policy on the
matter.
10)Call for a general or limited meetings of MTOP grantees for purposes of dispensing
new policies or information for the smooth operations of the MTRU.
11)Do other duties that may be prescribed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the
need arises.
12)To perform other related activities.
b) Traffic Engineering Division:
1) To implement geometric improvement plans and construct minor civil works;
2) To prepare, install signs, repair damaged poles, posts and barriers;
3) To maintain and repair all traffic signal system facilities and structures;
4) To maintain signs, markings on street parking areas and traffic areas and traffic
islands;
5) To establish procedures to ensure that maintenance programs are implemented
safely and efficiently;
6) To implement changes in the controller and systems data;
7) To act as the custodian of the system’s software and other utility programs;
8) To install traffic signals; and
9) To monitor performance and make on the spot analysis of the system to ensure
optimum operation of the signal system.
c) The Traffic Enforcement Division:
1) To conduct continuing education program; and
2) To administer the dissemination of information regarding traffic updates.
3) To enforce the City Ordinance, R.A. 4136 and other related traffic ordinances or
law;
4) To apprehend violators;
5) To respond to accident reports in areas not assigned with traffic enforcers;
6) To conduct field accident investigations; and
7) To direct and control traffic.
8) To provide radio communication support and assistance to the field personnel and
coordinate with concerned national and local agencies/offices in emergency
situations;
9) To undertake inspection of motor vehicles and report violations against anti-
pollution laws and ordinances;
10)To take charge of the vehicle impounding area and establish a detailed record of
all apprehended vehicles that are impounded and/or released from the impounding
area;
11)To take charge of the operation and maintenance of the towing equipment and in
the hauling/tugging of apprehended and/or stalled vehicles;
12)To monitor the proper utilization of the designated pay parking areas; and collects
the prescribed parking fees and issue the corresponding cash tickets or receipts.
13)To apprehend jaywalkers and issue citation tickets for the violation, and/or turn-
over protesting violators to the Division for subsequent action.
14)To regularly submit reports of violations and statements of collections from fines
and impositions to the RTMO Chief.
15)To keep records of all vehicles operating in the City which shall include the name
of registered owners, users and addresses and other information relating to the
physical identification of the motor vehicle;
16)To cause the issuance of traffic citation tickets and penal summons to violators of
any Ordinance and other ordinances relating to traffic rules and regulations; and
17)To cause the filing of a complaint or information and secure the issuance of
warrant of arrest against violators who fail and ignore Citation Tickets or Penal
Summons.
Section 189. TRANSFER OF THE MOTORIZED TRICYCLES REGULATORY UNIT. –
The Motorized Tricycles Regulatory Unit, its duties, functions and personnel shall, by this
Code, be transferred to the Administrative Division as a section therein.
Article 3 — Supplemental Qualifications
Section 190. MTRU PERSONNEL. Notwithstanding the pertinent qualification on

education, training, experience and eligibility pursuant to Civil Service laws and rules with
respect to the specific positions under the Motorized Tricycles Regulatory Unit, the herein
qualification requirements must have to be met for employment:
a) MTRU Head/In-Charge:
1) Must be a college graduate; and
2) Must have undergone a 10-hour training on or must have at least 6 college units
in transportation or common carrier subjects/management or 1-year actual
experience in the management of common carriers or common carrier terminal
operations.
b) MTRU Service/Record Clerk:
1) Must be a college graduate; and
2) Must have at least ten (10) units in computer technology.
Section 191. TRAFFIC ENFORCERS. – a) As a matter of policy, the herein specific
qualifications for employment of traffic aides are hereby adopted in addition to such
requirements under Civil Service Laws and Rules, to wit:
1) citizen of the Philippines;
2) of good moral conduct;
3) of sound mind and body;
4) at least second year college or the equivalent of seventy-two (72) collegiate units
or an equivalent training or experience;
5) have not been dishonorably discharge from military or police employment or
dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the Government;
6) have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral
turpitude;
7) at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m) in height for male and one
meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m) for female;
8) weighs not more than five (5) kilograms of the standard weight corresponding to
his/her height, age and sex;
9) new applicant must at least be twenty-one (21) but not more than thirty (30) years
of age; and
10)must pass drug testing in an LTO/DOH accredited drug testing center.
b) There shall be no waiver on the minimum qualifications. The same, however, shall not
apply to Traffic Enforcers already employed prior to the approval of this Code.
Section 192. OATH OF OFFICE. – In addition to existing requirements imposed by
the City Government and the Civil Service rules and regulations, no traffic enforcer shall
be hired unless he/she faithfully executes an Oath of Office.
The Roads and Traffic Administration Chief is hereby tasked to prepare the Oath
of Office, which shall contain the following phrases, among others:
“I will love and serve GOD, my country and people;
I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders of the duly
constituted authorities;
I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of morality and professionalism;
I will respect the customs and traditions of the traffic enforcement service; and
I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an example to others.”
Article 4 — Prescribed Uniform
Section 193. TRAFFIC ENFORCERS UNIFORM.– a) There shall be prescribed

uniform for traffic enforcers under the Roads and Traffic Management Office of such
detail and design as follows:
Cap - Black Pershing Cap with RTMO Badge and Green band;
Upper (polo) - Green in color with the new City Seal on the right sleeve; RTMO
seal on the left sleeve; “Traffic Enforcer” patch above the left
pocket; RTMO Badge above the said patch; and a name tag
above the right pocket.
Lower (pants) - Black in color with green side piping and black belt;
Shoes - Black
b) Traffic enforcers shall be in the prescribed uniform while on duty manning, directing
and controlling the flow of traffic and enforcing traffic laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations and/or holding office in the bureau or attending any public occasion where
the wearing of uniform is enjoined by RTMO Chief.
c) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a member of Roads and Traffic
Management Office to wear such uniform whether posing as traffic enforcer or not
along the streets or roads or merely seen in other public places.
BOOK 5 — IMPOSITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS
Chapter 1 — Apprehension, Fines & Penalties
Article 1 — Apprehension
Section 194. BASIC PROCEDURE FOR APPREHENSIONS. – The following

procedures shall be observed in the apprehension of any person found violating the
provisions of this Ordinance:
a) Any person violating the provision of this Code shall be issued a Traffic Citation Ticket.
1) In case of violation of the Traffic Code of the Philippines, a duly LTO deputized
traffic enforcer shall confiscate the driver’s license and correspondingly issue a
Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) which shall serve as Temporary Driver’s
License within the period stated/specified in the TOP.
2) All confiscated licenses and the duplicate copy of Traffic Citation Tickets and TOPs
shall be turned over by the apprehending officer to the RTMO Chief within 24 hours
from the time it was confiscated or issued.
b) In the apprehension of drivers of motor vehicles, the traffic officer or deputized agent
shall demand presentation of the driver’s license and the registration of the motor
vehicle. The apprehending officer shall then indicate in the citation ticket the name
and address of the driver, the license number and the issuing agency of the driver’s
license, and when applicable, the name and address of the owner and registering
agency of the vehicle, including the certificate of registration number. The
apprehending officer shall stipulate therein the specific violation and furnish copy of
the citation ticket to the person apprehended.
c) Should it come to the attention of the traffic enforcer that the driver of motor vehicle
who has committed traffic violation is a recidivist or is under the influence of liquor or
prohibited drugs; the apprehending officer shall request for police assistance in
escorting to or detaining such driver at the nearest police precinct for verification.
d) In case of business establishments found violating the provisions on traffic
obstructions, the apprehending officer shall demand the presentation of Mayor’s
Permit or, in case of building constructions, the Building Permit. The Traffic Officer
shall then indicate the name and address of the owner and the corresponding Mayor’s
or Building Permit Number, the particular provision of the code that is violated and
furnish copy of said citation ticket. In the event, however, that the person found
violating the provisions of this Ordinance is not engaged in any occupation or business
requiring a permit, his name and correct address shall be ascertained and indicated
in the citation ticket.
e) In case of pedestrians found violating this Ordinance, they shall be taken to the Office
of the City Treasurer to pay the appropriate penalty.
f) In case any motor vehicle without driver is found illegally parked, stopped or in
violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, the officer finding the vehicle shall note
down its plate number, model or type and any information displayed on the vehicle,
which may identify its user, and shall conspicuously attach to the vehicle a summon
for the driver or owner to answer the charge against him/her within three (3) days,
during the hours and at a place specified in the summon. Failure of the driver or owner
to appear shall be construed as waiver of his/her right to contest the citation and shall
be liable for payment of the corresponding fines.
If the driver or owner of such illegally parked motor vehicle will not turn up
within one (1) hour from the time the traffic enforcer issued the summon, such vehicle
shall be towed to the impounding area of the RTMO located within the compound of
the Office of the City Engineer, San Jose District or the towing services
company/contractor, if any, as the case maybe.
In the event an apprehended driver or owner of vehicle decides to contest
his/her violation or the apprehension, he/she may lodge a protest before the Traffic
Adjudication Board created hereof and composed of the following:
Chairman: The City Legal Officer
Members: 1) The Chief, Traffic Enforcement Section, Pagadian City PNP
2) The Roads and Traffic Management Officer
which shall conduct investigation and hearing, and render decision thereof. The said
Board shall also take jurisdiction on complaints against abusive traffic enforcers and
cases of traffic enforcers accepting bribes or drivers offering bribes by conducting
preliminary hearing of said cases and recommend appropriate administrative or
criminal action to the City Legal Officer.
Section 195. WHEN COMPLAINT TO BE ISSUED. – In the event the person who
was issued a Citation Ticket fails to pay the traffic fine stated in the Citation Ticket at the
Office of the City Treasurer nor render community service in lieu of payment of
administrative fine as provided under this Ordinance within seventy-two (72) hours from
time of issuance of the citation ticket, the RTMO shall immediately file a complaint against
such person before the courts.
Aside from filing of the appropriate action before the Court, the following
administrative remedies for enforcement shall be undertaken:
a) For driving-related violations, the RTMO shall communicate with the Land
Transportation Office to hold in abeyance the renewal of driver’s license or the renewal
of the vehicle’s registration until clearance has been obtained from the City;
b) For other violations, the Permits and Licenses Division, Office of the City Mayor shall
immediately request for cancellation of the permit and the issuance of closure order
from the City Mayor. In the event that the owner of the thing or object causing the
obstruction on the sidewalk or city streets could not be determined, the RTMO shall
cause its removal or impoundment.
c) Where the violator is not the driver, a written notice or citation to the offending party
shall be issued by the deputized traffic enforcer.
Article 2 — Schedule of Fines & Penalties.
Section 196. VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSES. – The following fines

and penalties shall be imposed for this particular nature of infractions, to wit:
Types/Kinds of Violations Fine
a) A student driver operating motor vehicle w/o being
accompanied by a licensed driver .......................................... P 1,500.00
b) Allowing an unlicensed/ improperly licensed person to drive ...... 1,500.00
c) Allowing another person to use his/her license ......................... 1,500.00
d) Driving with a delinquent, invalid, suspended,
ineffectual or revoked license ............................................... 1,500.00
e) Driving without a license .......................................................... 1,500.00
f) Expired driver's license ........................................................... 1,500.00
g) Failure to carry driver's license ................................................ 500.00
h) Failure to show or surrender license ........................................ 500.00
i) Fake or counterfeit license ...................................................... 1,500.00
j) Hiring a minor or unlicensed conductor ..................................... 1,500.00
Section 197. VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH MOTOR VEHICLE

REGISTRATION. – The herein list of fines and penalties shall be imposed for this particular
nature of infractions, to wit:
a) Certificate of registration and official receipt not carried ............. P 300.00
b) Operating/allowing the operation of a motor vehicle
with a suspended/revoked certificate of registration ................ 5,000.00
c) Tourist operating a non-Philippine registered vehicle
beyond 90 day period............................................................ 1,500.00

d) Unregistered/improperly registered/delinquent or
invalid registration ................................................................ 5,000.00
Section 198. VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH PLATES AND STICKERS. – The

herein list of fines and penalties shall be imposed for this particular nature of infractions,
to wit:
a) Dirty or uncared for plates ....................................................... P 2,500.00
b) Expired commemorative plates/stickers .................................... 2,500.00
c) If plates are made to appear as registered to operate
as FOR HIRE ......................................................................... 2,500.00
d) Illegal transfer of plates, tags, or stickers .................................. 2,500.00
e) Illegal use of commemorative plates without proper authority .... 2,500.00
f) Inconspicuously displayed plates .............................................. 2,500.00
g) License plate different from body number on for-hire vehicle ..... 2,500.00
h) No sticker ............................................................................... 2,500.00
i) No sticker showing the correct year .......................................... 2,500.00
j) Plates not firmly attached and visible ........................................ 2,500.00
k) Removing permanent plates to accommodate
commemorative plates .......................................................... 2,500.00
l) Tampered/marked plate or stickers .......................................... 2,500.00
m) Unauthorized or improvised number plates ............................... 2,500.00
Section 199. VIOLATIONS RELATIVE TO MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS, ACCESSORIES,

MARKINGS. – The herein list of fines and penalties shall be imposed for this particular
nature of infractions, to wit:
a) Defective brakes...................................................................... P 2,500.00
b) Defective handbrakes .............................................................. 2,500.00
c) Defective horn or signaling device ............................................ 2,500.00
d) Defective or broken windshield ................................................. 2,500.00
e) Dirty and unsightly or dilapidated motor vehicle ........................ 2,500.00
f) Failure to paint or improper painting of authorized
route (jeepneys) ................................................................... 2,500.00
g) Failure to put "NOT FOR HIRE" sign on jeepney
not operated as FOR HIRE ..................................................... 2,500.00
h) Glaring front or rear body parts and/or sporting
dazzling accessories .............................................................. 2,500.00
i) Improper horn or signaling device (exceptionally
loud, startling, or disagreeable) ............................................ 2,500.00
j) No brake (stop) lights .............................................................. 2,500.00
k) No Early Warning Device .......................................................... 2,500.00
l) No handbrakes ........................................................................ 2,500.00
m) No interior lights or using dim interior lights .............................. 2,500.00

n) No license plate lights .............................................................. 2,500.00
o) No or defective headlights........................................................ 2,500.00
p) No or defective speedometer ................................................... 2,500.00
q) No or defective taillights .......................................................... 2,500.00
r) No or defective windshield wipers ............................................. 2,500.00
s) No or disconnected muffler or muffler emitting
exceptionally loud noise .......................................................... 2,500.00
t) No rear view mirror ................................................................. 2,500.00
u) No red rear lights .................................................................... 2,500.00
v) Non-painting of business name or trade name on
vehicle used for business or trade .......................................... 2,500.00
w) Operating vehicle with tinted front side glass
windows and windshield ........................................................ 2,500.00
x) Operating vehicle with unprescribed mudguard ........................ 2,500.00
y) Operation of vehicles with right-hand steering wheel ................. 2,500.00
z) Unauthorized change of color or configuration........................... 2,500.00
aa) Unlawful use or attachment of siren/bell/horn/
whistle/gadget that produces exceptionally loud or
startling sound, including dome lights, blinkers,
and similar signaling/flashing devices........................................ 2,500.00
Section 200. VIOLATIONS RELATIVE TO FOR-HIRE MOTOR VEHICLE. – The

herein list of fines and penalties shall be imposed for this particular nature of infractions,
to wit:
a) Defective Equipment (not roadworthy) ..................................... P 2,500.00
b) Failure to post signage instructing passengers of
public motor vehicles required the wearing of seat
belts to FASTEN SEAT BELTS ................................................... 1,500.00
c) For any infraction to retrofit with/install required seatbelt/
anchorage/seat orientation as prescribed ............................... 1,500.00
d) Illegal installation or playing of car stereo ................................. 500.00
e) No body number on vehicle...................................................... 500.00
f) No capacity markings............................................................... 500.00
g) No garbage receptacle ............................................................ 500.00
h) No name of operator and plate number inside passenger cab ... 500.00
i) No name/business name and address on vehicle ....................... 500.00
j) No red flag or red lights on projecting load .............................. 500.00
k) No spare tire ........................................................................... 500.00
l) Operating without Mayor’s Permit ............................................ 500.00
m) Out of Line - Operating outside authorized route ....................... 500.00
n) Unauthorized bell, siren, or exhaust whistle ............................. 500.00
o) Use of slippers or sleeveless shirts when driving a

FOR HIRE vehicle ................................................................. 500.00
p) Violation of color scheme/unauthorized use of body
color/design (for motorized tricycles for hire) ......................... 500.00
Section 201. WEIGHTS AND LOAD LIMITS. – The herein list of fines and penalties
shall be imposed for this particular nature of infractions, to wit:
a) Allowing load in excess of its carrying capacity ......................... P 500.00
b) Baggage/freight carried on top of truck exceeds
20 kgs/sqm and not distributed properly ................................ 500.00
c) Load extended beyond projected width without permit ............. 500.00
d) Overloading ........................................................................... 500.00
e) Total weight of cargo carrying device or passenger
truck in excess of 100 kilos ................................................... 500.00
f) Unsafe load ............................................................................. 500.00
g) Loads not properly secured ..................................................... 500.00
h) No permit to move equipment and/or load of
excessive weight, width or height ......................................... 500.00
Section 202. PROHIBITED OR ILLEGAL OPERATION. – The herein list of fines and
penalties shall be imposed for this particular nature of infractions, to wit:
a) Colorum operation .................................................................. P 1,500.00
b) Colorum operation or private use despite suspended CR ............ 1,500.00
Section 203. BREACH OF CONDITION OF FRANCHISE & RELATED VIOLATIONS.

– The herein list of fines and penalties shall be imposed for this particular nature of
infractions, to wit:
a) Breach of franchise conditions ................................................. P 500.00
b) Employing insolent, discourteous or arrogant
drivers or conductors ........................................................... 500.00
c) Fare Overcharging .................................................................. 500.00
d) Contracting Services ................................................................ 500.00
e) Refusal to convey passengers to proper
destination (trip cutting) ....................................................... 500.00
f) Refusal to render service to the public ..................................... 500.00
g) Unauthorized commercial or business name, allowing
another to use his commercial or business name ................... 500.00
h) Undue preference or unjust discrimination .............................. 1,000.00
i) No fare matrix displayed .......................................................... 500.00
Section 204. PARKING VIOLATIONS. – The herein list of fines and penalties shall
be imposed for this particular nature of infractions, to wit:

a) Double parking ........................................................................ P 500.00
b) Overnight parking (6:00 PM-5:00 AM) on road,
road shoulder, sidewalk not designated as
overnight pay parking zone, of cargo trucks or
tractor trailers of six-wheel and up ........................................ 500.00
c) Parking at any place where official NO PARKING
signs are posted .................................................................. 500.00
d) Parking in front of a private driveway ....................................... 500.00
e) Parking on a crosswalk ............................................................ 500.00
f) Parking on the sidewalk .......................................................... 500.00
g) Parking within 4 meters of a fire hydrant .................................. 500.00
h) Parking within 4 meters of the driveway
entrance to any fire station .................................................... 500.00
i) Parking within 6 meters of the intersection of curb lines ............ 500.00
j) Parking within an intersection................................................... 500.00
Section 205. OTHER VIOLATIONS. – The herein list of fines and penalties shall be
imposed for this particular nature of infractions, to wit:
a) Allowing a passenger to ride on top or on the
cover of a vehicle .................................................................. P 500.00
b) Arrogance or discourtesy ........................................................ 500.00
c) Blocking an intersection or free turn right lane500.00
d) Cutting an overtaken vehicle ................................................... 500.00
e) Disregarding traffic officer ....................................................... 500.00
f) Disregarding traffic signs ........................................................ 500.00
g) Disregarding traffic control signals ............................................ 500.00
h) Driver operating motor vehicle without turning on
headlights during night time ................................................. 500.00
i) Driving against traffic ............................................................. 500.00
j) Driving or parking in a place not designed for
parking/driving (i.e. sidewalks, alleys, etc.) ............................ 500.00
k) Driving while under the influence of liquor or
prohibited drugs .................................................................. 5,000.00
l) Failure to come to a complete stop on a through highway
or stop intersection .............................................................. 500.00
m) Failure to come to a complete stop on a through
street or railroad crossing ..................................................... 500.00
n) Failure to dim headlights ........................................................ 500.00
o) Failure to give proper turn/stop signals .................................... 500.00
p) Failure to give way to an overtaking vehicle ............................. 500.00
q) Failure to give way to police, fire department
vehicles or ambulances ........................................................ 1,000.00
r) Failure to stop motor vehicle and apply handbrake
when left unattended ........................................................... 500.00

s) Failure to wear the prescribed seat belt devices and/or
failure to require passengers to wear prescribed seatbelt ....... 500.00
t) Failure to yield right of way (same time rule) ........................... 500.00
u) Failure to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk ............................ 500.00
v) Failure to yield to the right of way
(first at intersection rule) ...................................................... 500.00
w) Failure to yield to the right of way coming from a
private road or driveway ........................................................ 500.00
x) Hitching-permitting any person to hang onto or ride
on the outside of a vehicle such as a person on a
bicycle/ skateboard/ roller skates .......................................... 500.00
y) Illegal left turn ....................................................................... 500.00
z) Illegal overtaking .................................................................... 500.00
aa) Illegal right turn ..................................................................... 500.00
ab) Illegal turn ............................................................................. 500.00
ac) Increasing speed when being overtaken before the
overtaking vehicle has completely passed .............................. 500.00
ad) No canvass cover on sand and gravel cargoes of trucks ............. 500.00
ae) No helmet when driving or riding a motorcycle ......................... 500.00
af) Obstruction to traffic ............................................................... 500.00
ag) Operating truck during truck ban ............................................. 1,000.00
ah) Over speeding ........................................................................ 500.00
ai) Overtaking at a railway grade crossing .................................... 500.00
aj) Overtaking at an unsafe distance ............................................. 500.00
ak) Overtaking between MEN WORKING or CAUTION signs ............ 500.00
al) Overtaking in a NO OVERTAKING zone .................................... 500.00
am) Overtaking in an intersection ................................................... 500.00
an) Overtaking on a crest of a grade ............................................. 500.00
ao) Overtaking on a curve ............................................................ 500.00
ap) Overtaking when left side is not visible or clear
of incoming traffic ................................................................ 500.00
aq) Permitting a passenger to ride on the running
board, step board, or mudguard of a vehicle .......................... 500.00
ar) Reckless driving ..................................................................... 1,000.00
as) Smoke Belching ...................................................................... 1,000.00
at) Smoking inside a public utility vehicle (driver or passenger) ....... 500.00
au) Any Violation of General Driving Rules ..................................... 500.00
1) Keeping as Far Right as Practicable;
2) Use of Center Lanes of Three Lanes Thoroughfares;
3) Passing vehicles;
4) Giving way to Overtaking Vehicles;
5) Drivers not to Obstruct Traffic;
6) Driving in Lanes on Thoroughfares;
7) Driving through Roundabouts and Rotondas;

8) Keeping Right of Double Yellow Lanes;
9) Driving in Bicycle Lanes;
10) Driving in Reserved Lanes
11) Driving Over a Yellow Box;
av) Driving tricycle/motorela in national road .................................. 500.00
aw) Driving through Funerals or other processions ........................... 500.00
ax) Erection or Interference with Traffic Control Signals .................. 500.00
ay) Following fire truck and emergency vehicles
when its siren is on ............................................................... 500.00
az) Improper riding of bicycle or tricycle ......................................... 500.00
ba) Improper opening of doors and alighting from vehicles .............. 500.00
bb) “Kabit System” ........................................................................ 500.00
bc) Not giving way during turns ..................................................... 500.00
bd) Not giving way to or from parked vehicles................................. 500.00
be) Not giving way to vehicles while leaving or entering a road ........ 500.00
bf) Not Giving Way at Roundabout in Rotundas .............................. 500.00
bg) Violation of Speed Limits/Over speeding ................................... 500.00
bh) Drag Racing/Speed Contest...................................................... 1,000.00
bi) Violation Of Rule On One-Way Street ........................................ 500.00
bj) Failure to use or stop the use of Turn and Stop Signals ............. 500.00
bk) Violation of No U-Turns ............................................................ 500.00
bl) Prohibited Parking, Waiting, Loading or Unloading ..................... 500.00
bm) Non-payment of parking fees ................................................... 500.00
bn) No Holding handle bar ............................................................. 500.00
bo) Non-compliance with WRP ....................................................... 500.00
bp) No designated seats for disabled persons .................................. 500.00
bq) No IDs displayed (for PUV drivers)............................................ 500.00
br) Operating Animal Drawn Carriages, Bicycles and
Tricycles without License ....................................................... 500.00
bs) Overloading of passengers of bicycles and tricycles ................... 500.00
bt) Out of service area (tricycle, pedicab, trisikad) .......................... 500.00
bu) Obstructing Drivers View or Mechanism .................................... 500.00
bv) Obstructing Roads by Motor Vehicles, and
Vendors Stalled Vehicles ........................................................ 500.00
bw) Parking and Waiting in Prohibited Areas .................................... 500.00
bx) Parking Near Grade or Curve .................................................... 500.00
by) Parking on Parade Routes and on Any Special Occasion ............. 500.00
bz) Parking for Certain Prohibited Purposes .................................... 500.00
ca) Putting Glass, Sharp Objects on Highway .................................. 500.00
cb) Riding Bicycle and Tricycle Without Regular and
Permanent Seat ................................................................... 500.00
cc) Restrictions on Some Roads ..................................................... 500.00

cd) Riding Bicycle More than Two Abreast ...................................... 500.00
ce) Refusal to Have Vehicle Weighed and/or Remove
Excess Load .......................................................................... 500.00
cf) Road Unworthiness of Motor Vehicles ....................................... 500.00
cg) Street Diggings or Road Closure Without Permit ........................ 1,000.00
ch) Towing of Bicycles ................................................................... 500.00
ci) Unregistered Motor Vehicle ...................................................... 1,000.00
cj) Use, Posting or Display of Fake Unauthorized IDs,
Stickers, etc. ......................................................................... 500.00
ck) Unauthorized Installation/Use of Jalousies, Additional
Air-con, Dim-colored Lights, etc. ............................................ 500.00
cl) Tracking Mud Unto the Highway ............................................... 500.00
cm) Violation of No Entry Sign ........................................................ 500.00
cn) Violation of Bridge Load Limit ................................................... 500.00
co) Violation of Keep Right, Keep Left Sign ..................................... 500.00
cp) Violation of Stop Sign .............................................................. 500.00
cq) Violation of Give Way/Yield Sign ............................................... 500.00
cr) Violation of Procedures Involving Traffic Accidents .................... 500.00
cs) Violation or Non-compliance with any Section or Article,
regarding Lighting, Warning Signs, Equipment ........................ 500.00
ct) Violation of Bridge Load Limit or Limit in the Use of Bridge ........ 500.00
cu) Violation of License Restriction ................................................. 1,500.00
cv) Violating Pedestrian Crossing ................................................... 500.00
cw) Violating Restrictions on Pedestrian .......................................... 500.00
cx) Violating Restrictions on Animals and Livestock ......................... 500.00
Section 206. COMMUNITY SERVICE. – In case a driver of a motor vehicle

apprehended for traffic violations could not pay the administrative fine imposed under
this Ordinance, he/she may opt to render community service in lieu of paying the
administrative fine at the rate equivalent to eight (8) hours per Five Hundred Pesos
(P500.00) worth of administrative fine. The community service for apprehended traffic
violators shall include collection of garbage, cleaning of streets and graffiti, declogging of
canals and drains, and other tasks relative to the beautification and clean and green
program of the city.
At the discretion of the RTMO Chief, a traffic violator who opts to render
community service maybe allowed to serve his/her penalty by doing traffic enforcement;
Provided, that his/her required community service is not less than six (6) days; Provided
further, that he/she shall undergo a two-day seminar on traffic enforcement or
management to be offset on his required period of community service; Provided finally,
that he/she shall possess the educational and other qualifications of a traffic enforcer.
Within seventy-two (72) hours from apprehension, the driver of a motor vehicle
apprehended for traffic violations who opts to render community service in lieu of paying
the administrative fine shall report to the RTMO Chief who shall immediately compute
and reflect in a prescribed community service form the required number of hours of
community service.
The form shall be signed by the RTMO Chief and the apprehended driver. The
driver shall be accompanied and entrusted together with the Community Service Form to
the City General Services Officer who shall determine the nature of the required
community service as mentioned herein, the location and the specific date and hour when
he/she will commence doing community service, which shall be within twenty-four (24)
hours from the time he/she reported to the City General Services Officer.
After the apprehended driver completes the required community service, the City
General Services Officer or the RTMO Chief, in case the required community service is
traffic enforcement, shall issue a certification to this effect. The said Certification shall be
submitted put on file to form part of the record of violations of the said driver.
Section 207. RECIDIVISM. – a) When a motor vehicle driver has committed at least
three (3) traffic violations of the same nature, the RTMO may recommend to the Land
Transportation Office the suspension or cancellation of their driver’s license.
b) In cases where a public utility vehicle has been registered and recorded to have been
involved in the commission of at least three (3) traffic violations cumulatively by either
one or more drivers for the period of one (1) month, the RTMO may:
1) recommend to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board the
suspension or cancellation of the franchise of the subject unit, for passenger
jeepneys and buses.
2) for motorized tricycles for hire, recommend to the Motorized Tricycles Regulatory
Board of Pagadian City the cancellation of the franchise of the unit.
In addition, no Mayor’s Permit as required under Pagadian City Revenue Code shall
be issued for the operation of such vehicle in the City.
Section 208. JUDICIAL PENALTY. – In the event the person who was issued citation
ticket fails to pay the traffic fine stated in the citation ticket at the office of the Treasurer,
or to not render community service in lieu of payment of administrative fine as provided
under this Ordinance, within seventy-two (72) hours from time of issuance of the citation
ticket, the RTMO with the assistance of the City Legal Officer shall immediately file a
complaint against such person before the courts, and if found guilty of the offenses shall
be penalized with a fine of not less than P3,000.00 but not more than P5,000.00 or
imprisonment of not less than eight (8) months but not more than one (1) year, or both
such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
Article 3 — Clamping and Towing
Section 209. USE OF WHEEL CLAMP. – The use of wheel clamp or tire lock to
immobilize illegally parked and unattended vehicles in any street or area designated as
“no parking”, or "clamping area", shall hereby be authorized.
Section 210. RECORDS. – The wheel clamp or tire lock must be duly recorded,
numbered or coded and shall bear the seal of the City of Pagadian.
Section 211. NON-LIABILITY. – The City of Pagadian or any of its responsible

employees shall not be held responsible for any damage to the vehicle caused by any
movement or attempted movement of the vehicle by the owner/driver/operator while the
wheel is clamped.
Section 212. CLAMPING UNIT. – Within one month from approval of this ordinance
a Clamping Unit shall be created under the supervision of RTMO to ensure that clamping
activities are carried out efficiently and effectively.
Section 213. RELEASING. – In order to minimize the pernicious effect of the

"padrino system" or "palakasan" system, a separate Releasing Unit under the supervision
of the City Mayor's Office shall be immediately created upon approval of this ordinance.
The Releasing Unit shall be composed of city government employees whose tasks do not
involve the clamping of illegally parked and unattended vehicles, or tasked to apprehend
violators of existing traffic laws and ordinances.
Section 214. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE. – For the release/removal of the said

clamping device, the owner/driver/operator shall pay the fine of five hundred (P500.00)
pesos to the City Treasurer’s Office, for which a corresponding official receipt shall be
issued. Immediately upon payment of the corresponding fine, the owner/driver/operator
shall present the official receipt to the Releasing Unit for the release of the clamped
vehicle.
Section 215. PROHIBITED ACT. – It shall be unlawful and/or illegal to remove or

destroy the wheel clamp, and any attempt to remove or destroy the wheel clamp shall
subject the offender to a fine of One Thousand (P1,000.00) Pesos or one month
imprisonment or both, at the discretion of the court, plus liability to pay the cost/value of
the wheel clamp, should the same be destroyed
The owner/driver/operator of the clamped vehicle shall be given a maximum

period of twelve (12) hours, within which to redeem the said illegally parked vehicle by
paying the amount of the fine prescribed under Section 8, otherwise, an additional fine
of one hundred (P100.00) pesos per hour shall be charged against said
driver/operator/owner over and above the fines and penalties required for the violation
committed.
BOOK 6 — OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 1 — Allocation of Collected Fines
Section 216. APPORTIONMENT OR SHARING SCHEME FOR THE PROCEEDS OF

ALL ADMINISTRATIVE/ JUDICIAL FINES. –
a) The proceeds of the administrative fines collected from or paid by violators of the
city’s traffic rules and regulations who opted to settle their violation administratively
during the reglementary period of 72 hours from the time of arrest, shall be
apportioned as follows:
1) Fifty percent (50%) of the fine paid by the offender shall accrue to the general
fund of the City government;
2) In case the arrest was made by a city policeman, fifty percent (50%) shall accrue
to the Pagadian City Police Office, as the city’s financial support thereto for its
operational funds to special activities/operations, honorarium, and for the
acquisition of equipment, supplies, repair of police vehicles, improvement of police
buildings, for schooling/training of its members and for medical assistance to
policemen wounded while on duty, among others.
3) In case the arrest was made by a member of the traffic enforcement unit, twenty
percent (20%) shall be given to the arresting person, and thirty percent (30%)
shall accrue to the office and shall form part of the operating fund of the
department that shall be used for the provision of life, accident and health
insurance of all personnel of the department and for the upgrading the office’s
equipment or facilities.
4) In case the arrest was made by a member of the Barangay Police, elected
barangay official, traffic enforcer and deputized private individual traffic enforcer,
twenty percent (20%) shall be given to the arresting person, and thirty percent
(30%) shall accrue to the Barangay where he/she resides or is member of its
Barangay Police, the RTA, or to the private traffic organization or association, as
the case maybe.
b) The proceeds of judicial fines collected from or paid by violators of the city’s traffic
rules and regulations shall be apportioned as follows:
1) Forty percent (40%) of the fine paid by the offender shall accrue to the general
fund of the City government;
2) Twenty percent (20%) shall accrue to the Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Pagadian
City, as the city’s financial support thereto for acquisition of equipment necessary
for its operations.
3) In case the arrest was made by a city policeman, forty percent (40%) shall accrue
to the Pagadian City Police Office, as the city’s financial support thereto for its
operational funds to special activities/operations, honorarium, and for the
acquisition of equipment, supplies, repair of police vehicles, improvement of police
buildings, for schooling/training of its members and for medical assistance to
policemen wounded while on duty, among others.
4) In case the arrest was made by a member of the traffic enforcement unit, forty
percent (40%) shall accrue to the office and shall form part of the operating fund
of the department that shall be used for the provision of life, accident and health
insurance of all personnel of the department and for the upgrading the office’s
equipment or facilities.
5) In case the arrest was made by a member of the Barangay Police, elected
barangay official, traffic enforcer and deputized private individual traffic enforcer,
forty percent (40%) shall accrue to the Barangay to form part of its fund for the
implementation of Barangay Public Safety Programs.
Article 2 — Education and Information Dissemination
Section 217. INFORMATION CAMPAIGN. — The Roads and Traffic Management

Office shall implement a program for public information and awareness on the features
of the Code.
Section 218. ORIENTATION SEMINARS. — Drivers and operators of motorized
tricycles for hire as well as those of public utility vehicles with authorized area of operation
in the city shall be required to undergo an orientation on the provisions of the code.
Section 219. DESIGNATION OF ACCREDITED NGOS IN TRAFFIC EDUCATION. –
The Chairman of the Roads and Traffic Planning Board with the concurrence of the
members of thereof may designate and authorize accredited Non-Government
Organizations to assist the department in the conduct of traffic education programs.
Article 3 — Appropriation
Section 220. APPROPRIATIONS. – The amount of Two Million (P2,000,000.00)

Pesos shall be initially appropriated to cover all costs relating to the installation of traffic
directional signs and/or signaling devices, establishment and delineation of appropriate
road or lane markings, information dissemination, public education and the initial
operational/administrative expenses of the office.
Article 4— Final Provisions
Section 221. COLLABORATION WITH THE LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE AND

THE LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD. – The City
Mayor of Pagadian is hereby authorized to enter into Memoranda of Agreement with the
following national government agencies to implement specific provisios of this code, to
wit:
a) With the Land Transportation Office on the aspect of vehicle registration renewal to
the effect that when fines arising from traffic violations committed against any
provision of this code that were reported to the LTO and have remained unsettled
during the renewal of registration shall be required clearance from the City
Government through the Roads and Traffic Management Office before the renewal of
the vehicle’s registration shall be processed.
b) With the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulator Board with respect to the
issuance of Certificates of Public Convenience to any applicant for public utility vehicle
franchise with intended area of operation within the City of Pagadian more particularly
the jeepney routes established under this code shall be required to the favorable
recommendation of the City Mayor.
Section 222. TRANSFER OF DIRECT SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OVER
PERSONNEL CURRENTLY PERFORMING FUNCTIONS RELATED TO PROVISIONS OF THIS
CODE. – Upon approval of this Code and the constitution of the department, the Traffic
Enforcement Section and the Motorized Regulatory Section under the Office of the City
Mayor and all its personnel shall be transferred to the Roads and Traffic Management
Office including the direct supervision and control over them.
Section 223. MISCELLANEOUS. – Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code,
other existing Ordinances and laws to the contrary, the City Mayor is hereby given full
power and authority to issue Executive Orders, rules and regulations appurtenant hereto
with the end in view of making this Ordinance truly reflective of the ideals of good
governance, especially in regulating the use and enjoyment of city streets.
Section 224. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If for any reason, any section or provision
of this Ordinance is declared illegal or unconstitutional, other sections or provisions
hereof, which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Section 225. REPEALING CLAUSE. – All previous issuances, ordinances,
resolutions, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent or in conflict
with the provisions of this Code are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Section 226. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE.– This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen
(15) days following its approval and publication.
ENACTED AND APPROVED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (12th City Council)

during its 78th Regular Session on 27 March 2018 at the SP Session Hall, Legislative
Building, V. Sagun Street, San Francisco District, Pagadian City.
TROY B. ASUGAS
Chairman Pro-Tempore, Presiding
Verified:
JESUS B. BAJAMUNDE, JR. RICARDO S. ALAJEÑO

SP Member/Assistant Floor Leader SP Member
MAPHILINDO Q. OBAOB CHERRYL Y. LEE

SP Member SP Member
MENDATO B. MARCABAN DOMINADOR S. YOCOGO, JR.

SP Member SP Member
MAE JUNICA A. TORRES JUROFER P. PULMONES

SP Member SP Member
Attested:
JEREMIAS H. SALDUA
Secretary to the Sanggunian
Approved:
ROMEO P. PULMONES
City Mayor
Date: ______________________

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Municipal Ordinance No.

Republic of the Philippines

OFFICERS/MEMBERS POSITION/DESIGNATION PRESENT ABSENT REMARKS

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-03

“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION

Title and Objective

Section 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. – The following terms, words and phrases s

Section 5. Municipal Traffic Management Board.

c. Officers and members of the MPS-Kumalarang are hereby authorized to

Section 7. Kumalarang Traffic Aides.-

Operation of Motor Vehicles

Section 8. – License to Drive Motor Vehicles.-

Accessories of Motor Vehicles

Accessories of Motor Vehicles

Section 10. – Right-Side Driving. -

Section 11. – Speed Restrictions. -

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEED

Section 12. – Overtaking a Vehicle -

Section 13. – Giving Way of Overtaking Vehicle -

Section 14. – Restriction on Overtaking and Passing -

Section 15. – Right of Way –

SECTION 16. - Exemption to Right of Way Rule-

SECTION 17. – Signal on Starting Stopping or Turning-

SECTION 18. – Turning at Intersections-

SECTION 19. – Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places-

SECTION 20. – Traffic Control Devices-

d. Ambulance, Fire Trucks, Police and Military Vehicles.

e. Interference with official Traffic controls Devices, signs.

SECTION 21. – Reckless Driving-

SECTION 23. – Hitching to a Vehicle-

SECTION 25. – Obstruction of Traffic-

SECTION 27. – Abondoned/Unattended Motor Vehicles / Trailers on Public

a. Abandoned Vehicles on Public Highway.

SECTION 28. – Authority to Store Vehicles-

SECTION 29. – Authority to Dispose of Unclaimed Vehicles-

SECTION 30. – Conveyance

SECTION 31. – Crosswalks-

SECTION 32. – Right Side Street Parking Only-

SECTION 33. – No Parking on Loading and Unloading Zones –

SECTION 34. – Overnight Parking Prohibited –

SECTION 35. – One Way Streets-

SECTION 36. – Person Propelling Push Cart to obey Traffic Regulations-

SECTION 38. – Penalty for Violations-

SECTION 39. – Jeepneys and Mini-Buses Parking Areas-

SECTION 40. – Tricycle Parking Area-

b. Rules and Regulations-

2. Tricycles that cannot be accommodated at the Tricycle Parking Area shall be

a. Regulated Acts – no person shall operate bicycle of whatever kind

SECTION 43. – Motorized Tricycle –

b. Regulated Acts- no person shall engage in the operation of motorized tricycle-for-

SECTION 44. – Rules and Regulations in the operation of Motorized Tricycle-

SECTION 45. – Capacity of Motorized Tricycle-

SECTION 46. – Registration of Motorized Tricycles-

SECTION 47. – Duties of Drivers-

SECTION 48. – Fare Rates-

a.b. Regular Rate from Integrated Bus Terminal:

1. IBT to Poblacion Proper - P12.00

a.e. From Poblacion Proper

4. Poblacion to Kitaan Dagat - P70.00