Accreditation and Identification Requirements
- Tow trucks must be painted white with a blue hood as the standard color
- Must display MMDA Accreditation Number, Land Transportation Office (LTO) plate number, and MMDA hotline number permanently visible on both sides and bumpers
- Valid MMDA accreditation certificates must be kept in towing vehicles and shown upon request
Impounding Area Regulations
- Tow truck applicants must establish MMDA-approved impounding areas
- In absence of an approved impounding area, vehicles are to be impounded at the ULTRA Impounding Area
- Impounding areas must be insured and equipped to ensure vehicle safety
- MMDA has the authority to inspect impounding areas anytime
Fees and Payment Procedures
- Fines and towing fees apply to illegally stalled or parked vehicles on public roads in Metropolitan Manila
- Fines: P200 for stalled vehicles; P500 for illegally parked vehicles
- Standard towing fees differ by vehicle type and weight:
- Trucks (4,000kg and above): P1,200 to P1,400 for first 4 km, plus additional fees per succeeding km
- Cars, jeeps, pick-ups (below 4,000kg): P800 to P1,000 for first 4 km, plus additional fees
- Payment of fines and towing fees must be made within 3 days from vehicle impoundment
- Failure to pay within 3 days incurs an impounding fee of P80 per day
- Unredeemed vehicles after 1 month are subject to public auction; proceeds cover charges with excess returned to owner
Supervision and Implementation
- MMDA Traffic and Transport Management Office (TTMO) oversees towing operations and ensures guideline adherence
- TTMO conducts inspections and inventories of MMDA-approved impounding areas
- TTMO coordinates with local government units to ensure uniform towing regulation enforcement
- Accredited towing companies have 15 days to comply with new guidelines after issuance
Legal and Administrative Provisions
- All prior inconsistent rules, regulations, and issuances are amended or revoked
- The Memorandum Circular takes immediate effect upon adoption
This comprehensive framework governs towing and impounding operations in Metro Manila, emphasizing regulation, safety, payment procedures, and enforcement mechanisms to standardize towing activities and protect vehicle owners and the public.