Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA REGULATION NO. 17-004)
Republic Act No. 7924 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations mandate the MMDA to provide transport and traffic management services in Metro Manila.
The primary purpose is to maximize the number of passengers that can be conveyed through EDSA.
The HOV lanes are established on the northbound and southbound sides of EDSA, identified as the innermost lanes closest to the Metro Rail Transit Line 3.
An HOV is defined as a public motor vehicle, except public utility buses and jeepneys, and a private motor vehicle, except private buses, tricycles, and motorcycles, that has at least two occupants including the driver.
Excluded vehicles are public utility buses and jeepneys for public vehicles, and private buses, tricycles, and motorcycles for private vehicles.
Only High Occupancy Vehicles (HOVs) may use the HOV lanes.
The driver or registered owner of a non-HOV using the HOV lanes will be subjected to applicable fines and penalties for Disregarding Traffic Signals and Reckless Driving.
The public information campaign and dry run began on 11 December 2017 and lasted until 17 December 2017.
The full implementation started on 18 December 2017 after publication in two newspapers of general circulation and submission of the resolution to the Office of the National Administrative Register, U.P. Law Center.
The resolution was adopted and approved by the Metro Manila Council, including the MMDA Chairman and the mayors of various cities in Metro Manila.