Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA REGULATION NO. 18-001)
The main purpose is to establish non-exclusive motorcycle lanes along specified roads in Metro Manila to instill discipline among motorcycle drivers and reduce motorcycle-related accidents.
The areas covered include Marcos Highway (from Katipunan Avenue to Sumulong Highway), Roxas Boulevard (from NAIA Road/MLA Road to Anda Circle), Elliptical Road to Quiapo (including Quezon Avenue, España, Lerma, and Quezon Boulevard), and Mindanao Avenue (from North Avenue to NLEX Segment 8.1).
It means that the designated motorcycle lanes are shared lanes where other public and private motor vehicles are allowed to use and traverse jointly with motorcycle drivers.
Motorcycle drivers may only deviate from these lanes when making a U-turn or left or right turn where allowed or in case of emergency. They must leave the lane and use other lanes within 200 meters from such a maneuver.
The Traffic Engineering Center of the MMDA is responsible for these tasks.
A fine of One Thousand Pesos (Php1,000.00) shall be imposed upon violating motorcycle drivers, without prejudice to other violations that may have been committed.
The regulation became effective five days from its publication in two newspapers of general circulation and submission to the Office of the National Administrative Register.
MMDA will conduct a public awareness campaign at least one week before full implementation of the non-exclusive motorcycle lanes.
Yes, other public and private motor vehicles are allowed to use and traverse the non-exclusive motorcycle lanes jointly with motorcycle drivers.
It was adopted and approved by the Metro Manila Council, comprised of mayors of various Metro Manila cities and MMDA officials.