Title
Removal of Obstructions on Roads and Traffic Control
Law
Letter Of Instruction No. 43
Decision Date
Nov 28, 1972
A letter of instructions is issued in the Philippines to ensure a continuous flow of transportation on streets and highways by removing obstructions and implementing measures for road repair, traffic management, and vehicle handling. Failure to comply with the instructions will result in the removal, impounding, and cancellation of registration of stalled or illegally parked vehicles.

Q&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 43)

The Secretary of National Defense, Secretary of Public Works & Communications, Commissioner of Land Transportation Commission, Commissioner of Bureau of Public Highways, Chairman of Board of Transportation, and City and Municipal Mayors are directed to implement the provisions.

Impediments include all obstacles on streets, sidewalks, and highways such as things, constructions, stalled and/or parked vehicles, and other movable property that obstruct free passage.

Owners/users must immediately remove their stalled vehicles from the streets and highways.

The vehicle shall be removed, towed, and impounded at the expense of the owner, user, or claimant.

The registry plates of the vehicle shall be confiscated and the owner's certificate of registration cancelled.

The Secretary of National Defense is designated to issue implementing rules and regulations necessary to give effect to the instructions.

No, injury to persons or property must be carefully avoided during the implementation of these instructions.

They are instructed to formulate and enforce reasonable measures designed to secure discipline and promote public safety and convenience on the streets and highways.

The system should be expeditious and devised to ensure continuous flow of transportation on streets and highways through proper administration, management, and control.


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