Question & AnswerQ&A (PPKM MMDA REGULATION NO. 03-005 SERIES OF 2003)
The regulation bans the installation of loud/power horns, horns of varying sounds, sirens (wangwang), and other similar devices that produce exceptionally loud or startling sound on all types of vehicles traversing the thoroughfares of Metro Manila to prevent noise pollution and protect public health.
This regulation applies to all motor vehicles traversing along the thoroughfares of Metro Manila, including private and public vehicles such as buses, jeepneys, taxis, FXs, tricycles, motorcycles, and the like.
Yes, sirens are allowed only in motor vehicles with appropriate markings designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Office, and hospital ambulances.
Horns of varying sounds are horns that produce impulsive sound with different tones that vary in sound pressure level.
The penalty is the outright destruction of the prohibited device at the place of apprehension to avoid traffic build-up and danger to commuters and the public.
No, provincial buses are allowed to use power horns only for provincial highway use but are prohibited from using them within Metro Manila.
Motorbikes/tricycles/scooters - 80 dBA; Cars, jeeps, vans, FX, taxis and other light vehicles - 85 dBA; Buses, cargo trucks/delivery trucks/trailer trucks and other heavy vehicles - 91 dBA.
An ordinary horn is any horn that does not produce loud, disturbing, and disagreeable sound/noise, and is allowed by the Land Transportation Office under LTO Department Order No. 1, Series of 1973.
Section 6 of RA 7924 empowers the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to impose fines and penalties for traffic violations and enforce regulations like this one, including confiscation and revocation of driver's licenses.
Yes, the regulation mandates that the blowing of horns must be minimized in areas near hospitals, educational institutions, and courts.
It means the on-the-spot destruction of the prohibited device without removing it from where it is mounted.
No, Section 8 states that this regulation supports but does not repeal, amend, or modify any existing similar local ordinance in Metro Manila.