Abusive MMDA's....

should rot in hell...!!! MWAHAHAHAHA!

This is the weapon of motorists! Read on!

Tools against abusive MMDA officers

I just reached my limit last weekend, and decided to take action against the abusive MMDA enforcers. I basically called up the MMDA head office and inquired from the Personnel Officer, Antonio Pagulayan, to clarify their policies. Here is what I got.

If any of these abuses seem familiar to you, Mr. Pagulayan has asked that you call either the MMDA hotline (136) or call the METRO BASE at 0920 9389861 or 0920 9389875 and ask for an Inspectorate. They will send inspectors to the place where these MMDA officers are extorting, even while you are arguing out of your apprehension.

1.MMDA officers are not allowed to group together in order to apprehend. They are not even allowed to stand together in groups of 2 or more. The only time they are allowed to work together is for special operations (probably when they apprehend groups of buses for smoke belching)

2. Swerving IS NOT a traffic violation. Moving one lane to the left or right is not swerving, no matter where on the road you do it. And it is even less of a violation when you do it with a signal. Swerving is defined as shifting 2 or more lanes very quickly. So you can argue your way out of this, and call the Metro Base for help.

3. Sadly, using the yellow lane is a traffic violation and will get you a ticket. However, buses are really not allowed to go out of the yellow lane, so if you see selective apprehension of private cars only, you may complain.

4. MMDA has confirmed that your license MAY NOT BE CONFISCATED at a traffic apprehension. The only time they can do so is if you are part of an accident, or it is your third violation and you have not settled your fines yet. They are only allowed to give you a ticket, which you can contest. He recommends actually receiving the ticket in some instances, so that you can report the officer who did it.

5. Also, you are free to ask any of these officers for their "mission order", which is written by their supervisor. If they apprehend you for a violation that is not in their mission order for the day, you can report them and they will receive disciplinary action.

So go out and fight for your rights if and when the occasion arises!

TIP: Print and keep a copy of this email in your car for future reference

And some more....

Ever been surprised by an apprehending traffic officer with a violation you haven't heard of? Every motorist, at least once in his lifetime has been apprehended by a traffic officer. Sometimes, you are surprised by the apprehending officer with a 'new' or improvised traffic violation, or at times it might be something real that you just haven't heard of. Knowing the violations might save you money and trouble. There are also some instances of wrong apprehensions, like the very popular 'driving without license' violation. Do not by all means allow the apprehending officer to get away with this, when you really have a license but did not bring it, this would only mean a Failure to carry driver's license when operating motor vehicle with a fine of 150 bucks compared to 750 bucks from Driving without license.
Be reminded that when confronting the traffic officer to be calm and polite. Shouting or yelling at the traffic officer will also get you in trouble. There is a violation called 'Arrogance or Discourtesy towards a traffic officer' which will impose a 150 pesos fine on you. Also be reminded to bring along with you your spare tire, as this will also result in a violation with a fine of 150 bucks.

Bring along your Early Warning Device or buy one if you don't have one yet. This will save you 100 bucks and another 300 bucks in case your car stalls or if you suddenly need a little roadside repair. Last but not least, please do remember to fasten your safety belts, 300 bucks isn't a joke. And if you don't have one in your vehicle, better get one, coz it wouldn't cost you more than 1,000 bucks.

Don't forget that using your mobile phone, be it calling, answering a call, or texting is also a violation of the law unless you have a handsfree kit installed. Texting is still not permitted even with the installation of a handsfree kit since the kit does affect texting.



*Violation and penalties under Department Order 93-693

· Driving without license – P750 and imprisonment

· Delinquent, invalid, suspended, revoked license – P300 and / or imprisonment

· Failure to show, carry, sign license - P150

· Driving under the influence of liquor/drugs – P2000 and/or imprisonment

· Allowing an unlicensed person to drive – P750

· Use/possession of fake license – P1500 and confiscation (w/o license – disqualification)

· Allowing another person to use license – P500 and suspension

· Use/involvement of motor vehicle in committing a crime – P1500 and revocation

· Student driver not accompanied by a licensed person – P200

· Reckless driving – 1st Offense P500, 2nd Offense P750 and suspension, 3rd Offense P1000 and revocation

· Illegal turning, overtaking, parking – P150 each

· Failure to: give way to emergency vehicles, give turn signal, yield the right of way, dim headlights to oncoming vehicles, notch handbrake/turn off engine of MV when unattended – P150 each

· Disregarding traffic signs, traffic lights, enforcers and obstruction – P150 each

· Driving against traffic – P150 (MMDA – P2000, suspension and seminar)

· Arrogance / Discourtesy - P150

· Cutting an overtaken vehicle - P150

· Driving in sleeveless shirt - P100

· Driving in slippers - P100

Ban on use of cell phones while driving in Metro Manila
(MMDA Regulation No. 97-001, pursuant to Sec. 6 of RA 7924)
Drivers of vehicles caught using cellular phones and/or handset radios while operating/driving a motor vehicle shall be penalized by a fine of P200.00 per offense. Drivers using cellular phones and/or handset radios with hands-free devices are exempted from this regulation.

Disclaimer: This post is in favor for disciplined drivers and motorists. This is only intended for informational purposes and not to provoke unnecessary harm for both citizen and law enforcer. I salute good and honest MMDA officers, if they exist. The others...well...

source: http://tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=124283