QuestionsQuestions (MMDA Resolution NO. 14-14)
The resolution cites Section 6 of R.A. 7924 and Section 3 of MMA Ordinance No. 5 (Series of 1994) as the authority for the amendment of the truck ban fine provisions.
It amended the fine to Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00) for violations of the Truck Ban Ordinance, as amended.
If the driver is apprehended three (3) times for truck ban violations, MMDA shall recommend the suspension of the driver’s license for one (1) year.
Truck ban hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day except Sundays and holidays.
The resolution states that MMC Ordinance No. 78-04 (“Truck Ban”) was amended by MMA Ordinance No. 5 (Series of 1994), which was further amended by MMC-STC Resolution No. 01 (Series of 2012).
It explains that despite the truck ban rules, many trucks are apprehended and some violators simply pay the existing fine of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00), so an increase is needed as a deterrent and to reduce congestion.
To further reduce truck ban violators and minimize traffic congestion in Metro Manila.
Section 3 now provides: “Any person who violates the provisions of the Truck Ban Ordinance, as amended, shall pay the fine of Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) and the driver’s license of the driver who shall be apprehended three (3) times for violation of the Truck Ban Ordinance shall be recommended by MMDA for suspension of one (1) year.”
It is the statutory authority for MMDA’s regulatory/ordinance-making power, supporting the validity of the council resolution amending regulatory sanctions such as fines and recommendations for license suspension.
It shall take effect within fifteen (15) days from publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila and submission to the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), UP Law Center.
Because administrative issuances generally must comply with publication and filing requirements to become effective and to satisfy due process notice requirements for the public.
It certifies that the resolution was approved by the majority of the members of the Metro Manila Council in its Regular Meeting held on July 08, 2014.
Three (3) times.
One (1) year.
No. It says MMDA shall “recommend” suspension of one (1) year, implying a recommendation rather than a self-executing automatic suspension.
It shows an amendment chain involving MMC Ordinance No. 78-04 (Truck Ban), MMA Ordinance No. 5 (1994), and MMC-STC Resolution No. 01 (2012), culminating in MMDA/Municipal council action through Resolution No. 14-14.