QuestionsQuestions (MMDA REGULATION NO. 97-003)
It is intended to impose stiffer penalties for illegal/unauthorized counterflow traffic violations in all roads in Metro Manila to curb accidents and reduce traffic congestion.
It is going against the flow of traffic, such as counterflow on a one-way street and driving on the wrong side of the street.
Counterflow on a one-way street and driving on the wrong side of the street (i.e., against the direction of traffic flow).
It applies to all city and municipal roads in Metropolitan Manila.
Yes. Section 2 explicitly declares illegal or unauthorized counterflow as dangerous and unlawful.
A fine of TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P2,000.00) per offense.
Yes. Section 3 provides a fine per offense and also imposes suspension or revocation of the driver’s license depending on the number of offenses.
Suspension of the driver’s license for three (3) months on the first offense.
Suspension of the driver’s license for six (6) months on the second offense.
Revocation of the driver’s license on the third offense.
Any ordinance, rules, regulations, or other issuances inconsistent with the regulation are repealed or modified accordingly.
MMDA Ordinance No. 4, s. 1995 (Guidelines for suspension/revocation of driver’s license within Metro Manila).
Section 6 of R.A. 7924.
The Metro Manila Council adopted and promulgated it (acting through council session).
Fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.
It was adopted on August 7, 1997.
They may be fined P2,000.00 per offense and have their driver’s license suspended for three (3) months.
It uses escalating administrative license consequences: 3 months suspension (first), 6 months suspension (second), and revocation (third), in addition to the fine per offense.