Scope and Coverage
- The regulation applies to all city and municipal roads within Metropolitan Manila.
- Declares illegal counterflow as dangerous and unlawful.
Penalties for Violating the Regulation
- A fine of Two Thousand Pesos (₱2,000.00) per offense is imposed.
- License suspension periods escalate by offense:
- First offense: suspension for three (3) months.
- Second offense: suspension for six (6) months.
- Third offense: revocation of driver's license.
Legal Authority and Rationale
- Enacted pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924.
- Aims to address rampant disregard for traffic rules causing congestion and accidents.
- Provides stiffer penalties compared to previous regulations that treated illegal counterflow as just an additional ground for license suspension/revocation.
- MMDA and Metro Manila Council have the mandate to regulate traffic policies and impose penalties.
Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Issuances
- Any existing ordinance, rule, regulation or issuance inconsistent with this regulation is repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The regulation became effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.
Governance and Adoption
- Adopted by the Metro Manila Council on August 7, 1997.
- Signed by the MMDA Chairman and all member Metro Manila city and municipal mayors.