Coverage of the Order
- Applies to all ports and premises owned and administered by the CPA.
Definitions of Key Terms
- Authority: Cebu Port Authority (CPA).
- Abandoned Vehicle: Unattended for over 24 hours.
- Authorized Tow Vehicle: CPA-authorized vehicle for towing.
- Bicycle: Two-wheeled human-powered vehicle.
- No Parking Areas: Areas not designated for parking, marked with "No Parking" signs.
- No Stopping Areas: Areas marked with "No Stopping" where vehicles cannot stop.
- No Waiting Areas: Areas marked "No Waiting" where waiting is prohibited.
- Overnight Parking: Parking from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 A.M.
- Parking: Vehicle stopping on roadside or designated area for a period, excluding quick stops for loading/unloading.
- Parking Area: Spaces designated for parking with proper signage.
- Trailer: Non-self-propelled vehicle attached to a motor vehicle.
- Vehicle: Any conveyance propelled by any means, including bicycles and animal-driven vehicles.
Designated Parking Areas and Signage
- Specified parking locations include areas in front of Pier Passenger Terminals, CPA Main Administration Building, and designated outports.
- Parking facilities must have signs indicating fees and operating hours.
- The CPA General Manager may alter parking area designations.
Prohibited Parking Areas
- Parking is strictly prohibited in areas marked "No Parking."
Restrictions on Stopping
- Vehicles may only stop briefly near entrances/exits for passenger unloading/loading with prompt departure.
- Vehicles entering or exiting undergo security screening and verification.
Parking Fees, Time Limits, and Exceptions
- Fees vary by vehicle type (e.g., bicycles P20/hour, heavy equipment P200/hour).
- Maximum parking duration is two hours unless extended with prior notice to CPA personnel.
- Illegal parking beyond the limit incurs fines and possible vehicle towing at owner’s expense.
- Persons with disabilities and senior citizens are exempted from the two-hour limit but must present valid ID and pay initial fees.
Prohibition of Vehicle Presence in Certain Areas
- No waiting or parking is allowed in "No Waiting," "No Parking," or "No Stopping" zones except under specified conditions.
- CPA General Manager can modify area designations as necessary.
Prohibited Activities in Parking Areas
- No parking for vehicle sale display.
- No washing, greasing, or repair except emergency repairs.
Overnight Parking Ban
- Parking after midnight is forbidden; violators face towing and fines.
Authorized Enforcement Officers
- CPA traffic enforcers can move vehicles violating parking rules.
- They may tow unattended vehicles obstructing traffic to impound lots at owner's cost.
Specific Violations Within Pay Parking Facilities
- Prohibited acts include refusal to pay, parking outside marked spaces, tampering with vehicles, using parking for unauthorized purposes, and ignoring posted instructions.
Notices for Illegally Parked Vehicles
- Officers will tag unattended violating vehicles with notices, requiring responses within seven days.
Compliance and Penalties for Failure to Respond
- Failure to answer charges results in waiver of contest and liability for fees.
Exemptions
- CPA officials’ and employees’ vehicles are exempt from this Order.
Parking Privileges for Other Government Agencies and Concessionaires
- Official vehicles of maritime-related government offices and concessionaires with valid permits may be allowed designated parking.
Penalties for Violations
- Illegal Parking, No Stopping, and No Waiting violations: P500 fine each.
- Overnight Parking violation: P2,000 fine.
- Other violations: P500 fine.
- Possible revocation or confiscation of permits or passes by CPA.
Separability Clause
- Invalid provisions declared unlawful do not affect the rest of the Order, which remains effective.
Repealing Clause
- Previous inconsistent orders and circulars are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.