Legal Authority
- The resolution is enacted pursuant to Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924, giving the Metro Manila Council the authority to regulate vehicular traffic.
Coverage and Timeframe of the Program
- The UVVRP applies to both private and public utility vehicles.
- The program’s regulated hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
- For private vehicles, specific window hours from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. are allowed during which restrictions are lifted.
Exemptions from Vehicle Volume Reduction Program
- Certain vehicles are exempted from the UVVRP restrictions, namely:
- Provincial buses
- Shuttle buses
- School buses
- Motorcycle units
Special Provisions for Makati City and San Juan
- The municipalities of Makati City and San Juan implement the UVVRP with some distinctions:
- Regulation hours from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. are similar.
- No window hours are allowed for private vehicles.
Effectivity
- The resolution took effect on March 17, 2003.
Legal and Administrative Significance
- The resolution reflects the Metro Manila Council’s active role in traffic management.
- It balances the need for traffic decongestion with exemptions for certain critical types of public transportation.
- It also allows tailored implementation for specific highly urbanized areas within Metro Manila.