Restriction of Access
- No person or vehicle has the right of access to or from the expressways except at Board-designated entry/exit points.
- It is unlawful to remove or open fences delineating Limited Access Facility boundaries.
Prohibition on Stopping and Parking
- Standing, stopping, loading, unloading, or parking is prohibited except in designated areas.
- In emergencies such as breakdowns or accidents, impaired vehicles must be promptly removed by authorized towing operators at the owner/driver's expense.
Vehicles Prohibited on Expressways
- Motorcycles, tricycles, bicycles.
- Vehicles being towed except during removal.
- Dilapidated and unroadworthy vehicles lacking essential equipment or in poor condition.
- Vehicles emitting heavy smoke (smoke-belchers).
- Trucks carrying loose construction materials without proper leveling or cover.
- Vehicles with unsecured cargo.
- Trucks exceeding specified Gross Vehicular Weight Limits, i.e.:
- Two-axle trucks: 20 metric tons
- Three-axle trucks: 36 metric tons
- Four-axle trucks: 52 metric tons
- Five-axle trucks: 68 metric tons
Restricted Hours for Certain Trucks
- Trucks with six or more wheels are banned during peak hours (Monday to Friday, except holidays):
- North Luzon Expressway:
- Southbound 6-9 AM (Tabang to Balintawak)
- Northbound 4-8 PM (Balintawak to Tabang)
- South Luzon Expressway:
- Northbound 6-9 AM (Alabang to Nichols)
- Southbound 4-8 PM (Nichols to Alabang)
- North Luzon Expressway:
Procedures for Stalled or Disabled Vehicles
- Stalled vehicles will be towed by authorized operators to the nearest exit and impounding area or authorized garage.
- Vehicles with flat tires are given time for tire changing and not towed outright.
- Towing fees conform to the Metropolitan Manila Authority (MMA) schedule and payable by the owner/driver before or after towing.
- Owners/drivers may sign a promissory note to settle fees with vehicle release contingent on payment.
- Any damage or loss during towing is the sole responsibility of the vehicle’s owner/driver.
Lane Usage Rules
- Lane No. 1 (closest to center divider) is for faster vehicles or overtaking but overtaking vehicles have no right-of-way.
- Cargo trucks, buses, and slow-moving vehicles are prohibited from Lane No. 1 at all times.
Liability for Damage to Expressway Property
- Damage to expressway property (lamp posts, fences, dividers, buildings, etc.) must be compensated as assessed by the responding officer.
- Payment is made either to the TRB or the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC), depending on ownership.
Speed Limits
- Trucks: Minimum and maximum speed limit of 60 km/h.
- Other vehicles:
- Nichols to Alabang and Balintawak to Tabang: 60 km/h minimum, 80 km/h maximum.
- Alabang to Calamba and Burol to Dau: 60 km/h minimum, 100 km/h maximum.
Advertising Restrictions
- Billboards, streamers, posters, and other advertisements are prohibited except in Board-designated and approved locations in compliance with specifications.
Repealing Clause
- All prior orders and instructions inconsistent with these revised rules are modified or repealed.
Effectivity
- These revised rules and regulations take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.