The Metro Manila Development Authority has announced it will reimpose the no-physical contact policy in apprehending traffic violators in the metropolis.
This time, according to MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos, the target of this scheme are erring drivers beating the red light, and those violating bus segregation and traffic lane obstruction rule.
“Before, the target of the no contact policy was the over speeding motorists. All traffic rules will now be included,” he said.
The Metro Manila Council, the MMDA’s policy making body, in 2002 approved Resolution 02-49 citing the need to improve the system of apprehending traffic violators by way of adopting a no contact policy in apprehending traffic violators thru the use of digital camera.
“Physical contact between the traffic enforcer and the driver during apprehension is an open invitation for graft and corruption,” the MMC cited this as one of the reasons in coming up with the resolution.
But the MMDA discontinue the practice following numerous complaint from motorists who claimed they were penalized without their knowledge.
A total of 400 close circuit television cameras were installed all over Metro Manila to monitor the movement of vehicles on major thoroughfares.
