MMDA deploys more traffic enforcers after SC suspends NCAP
FILE PHOTO: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is reimposing the number coding scheme in Metro Manila to lessen the volume of vehicles on Edsa, the capital’s main thoroughfare, and other major roads in the metropolis. NIÑO JESUS ORBETA / PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER
MANILA, Philippines — More traffic enforcers will be deployed in areas implementing the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) following the suspension issued by the Supreme Cout, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Wednesday.
MMDA spokesperson Cris Saruca said the agency would increase the number of traffic enforcers in major thoroughfares, namely EDSA, C5 Road, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and Macapagal Boulevard.
“Lahat po ng merong CCTVs ng MMDA, nabanggit ko po kanina, yung EDSA, C5, Commonwealth, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, at Macapagal Boulevard, dati po merong pinapatupad na NCAP diyan,” Saruca said in a press briefing.
“Diyan po tayo magda-dagdag ng mga traffic enforcers para maipatupad ang ating traffic management,” he added.
Saruca said that more than 107,000 violations were recorded by the MMDA from January to August 2022 because of the NCAP policy.
MMDA immediately suspended the NCAP policy after the SC temporary restraining order on Wednesday.
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