Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA Resolution NO. 03-10)
The main purpose is to re-implement the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), also known as the Number Coding Scheme, on all roads in Metro Manila with some modifications to address heavy traffic congestion.
The UVVRP applies from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. for both private and public utility vehicles.
Window hours for private vehicles are from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., during which they are exempted from the number coding restrictions.
Provincial buses, shuttle buses, school buses, and motorcycle units are exempted from the UVVRP.
Makati City and San Juan implement the UVVRP from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. without window hours for private vehicles, meaning private vehicles are subject to number coding restrictions throughout this period.
The Metro Manila Council enacted MMDA Resolution No. 03-10.
The re-implementation is based on Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924, which provides the MMDA with regulatory authority over traffic management in Metro Manila.
The resolution took effect on March 17, 2003.
The UVVRP was suspended to assess if it was appropriate to lift the program and to evaluate the best traffic management scheme for Metro Manila.
During the suspension period, most roads in Metro Manila experienced heavy traffic congestion, especially during peak hours, prompting the need to re-implement the UVVRP.