Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA REGULATION NO. 96-005)
The primary purpose of MMDA Regulation No. 96-005 is to adopt and promulgate a unified vehicular volume reduction program regulating the operation of certain motor vehicles on all national, city and municipal roads in Metropolitan Manila to manage traffic congestion.
Vehicles with license plates ending in 1 and 2 are prohibited from operating on Mondays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The reduction program applies from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day during the corresponding restricted days.
Vehicles exempted include cargo trucks and heavy vehicles governed by other ordinances, ambulances, firetrucks, police patrol cars, military vehicles, government-commanded vehicles for emergency or military relief purposes, vehicles carrying persons needing immediate medical attention, diplomatic vehicles, government vehicles, school buses and company shuttle service vehicles, official media vehicles, accredited tow trucks, vehicles delivering perishable goods, vehicles used by medical practitioners in emergencies, and vehicles on missions delivering relief goods to identified calamity or highly depressed areas.
Violation of the regulation carries a fine of Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00) per offense to be paid at official MMDA redemption centers.
The MMDA Chairman has the authority to issue guidelines, rules, and grant exemptions when extremely necessary.
It supersedes and repeals MMDA Regulation Nos. 95-001 and 96-004.
The regulation applies to all motor vehicles including tricycles and motorcycles, both public and private, on all national, city, and municipal roads in Metropolitan Manila.
The regulation took effect on June 18, 1996.
The regulation is promulgated pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924, which mandates the MMDA to set policies on traffic in Metropolitan Manila and regulate road users.