QuestionsQuestions (MMA ORDICE NO. 1, S. 1995)
The ordinance states it is enacted pursuant to Section 6 of RA No. 7924.
It was adopted by the Metro Manila Council, with listed signatures and members including the Chairman (Prospere I. Oreta) and other council members.
Crossing the street/road outside the marked cross-walk or pedestrian crossing, or (when no such marks exist) crossing except at the corner of the intersection as nearly as possible at a right angle perpendicular to the intersection.
Crossing without conforming to the hand signal of the policeman/traffic enforcer assigned at the intersection, or crossing contrary to the signal by other devices regulating traffic.
Walking outside the sidewalk so as to inconvenience, obstruct, hinder, or prevent the free passage of vehicles.
Jaywalking as defined is declared unlawful and applies to all cities and municipalities of Metro Manila.
No. Section 3 states it should not be construed as amending the existing anti-jaywalking ordinances; it is supplemental thereto.
A fine of P100.00 and/or community service of one day or less, at the discretion of the court.
It is discretionary. The penalty is fine and/or community service of one day or less, at the discretion of the court.
It takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.
Crossing anywhere other than the intersection corner, or not crossing as nearly as possible at a right angle perpendicular to the intersection when no marked cross-walk/pedestrian crossing exists.
Pedestrians must conform to the hand signals of the policeman/traffic enforcer and must not cross contrary to the traffic signals/device regulating traffic; otherwise it constitutes jaywalking.
It includes all of them: (1) improper location relative to crosswalk/intersection corner and angle, (2) violation of hand signals/traffic signals even within crosswalk, and (3) walking outside the sidewalk causing obstruction/inconvenience to vehicle passage.
The Council recognizes jaywalking as one factor contributing to traffic congestion in Metro Manila, and frames the ordinance as improving traffic flow through regulation of road users.
Yes. It covers crossing outside proper areas or signals (Sections 1(a), 1(b)) and walking outside the sidewalk in a way that obstructs vehicles (Section 1(c)).