Dr. Laura Bishop
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has decided to extend the grace period for the ban on e-bikes, e-trikes, and other light vehicles on national roads in the National Capital Region. In an effort to give vehicle owners and drivers more time to comply with registration and licensing requirements, the MMDA has allowed an additional week before issuing violation tickets.
MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes emphasized that while there will be no violation tickets issued during this extended grace period, the prohibition on these vehicles on major roads still stands. The purpose of the extension is to further remind drivers of e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuligligs to avoid traversing national, circumferential, and radial roads in the region.
Starting from the end of this grace period, violators can expect to receive violation tickets and unregistered vehicles will be impounded. However, the MMDA has announced that fines will be waived for vehicles impounded on the first day of the ban in April. This provides some relief for those who were caught off guard by the initial implementation.
While there have been calls from commuter and transport groups to reconsider the ban, the MMDA has not made any changes to the specific roads covered by the prohibition. It includes major routes such as Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and Taft Avenue, among others.
Exceptions to the ban include designated crossing points and tricycles traveling no more than 500 meters on covered roads to access U-turn slots. Additionally, light electric vehicles using bike lanes in accordance with the Electric Vehicle Industry Act are exempted.
Violators will face a fine of ₱2,500, and those without a valid license or vehicle registration may have their units impounded.
As the grace period extension comes to an end, it is crucial for owners and drivers of affected vehicles to ensure compliance with registration and licensing requirements to avoid penalties. The MMDA remains committed to maintaining road safety and efficient traffic flow in the National Capital Region.
The ban on e-bikes, e-trikes, and other light vehicles on national roads in the National Capital Region has been extended by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). This extension aims to provide vehicle owners and drivers with extra time to comply with registration and licensing requirements. During this extended grace period, no violation tickets will be issued, but the prohibition on these vehicles on major roads still applies.
The purpose of the ban is to remind drivers of e-bikes, e-trikes, tricycles, pedicabs, pushcarts, and kuligligs to avoid using national, circumferential, and radial roads in the region. The MMDA has specified that major routes such as Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, and Taft Avenue are included in the ban.
After the grace period extension ends, violators can expect to receive violation tickets and unregistered vehicles will be impounded. However, the MMDA has announced that fines will be waived for vehicles impounded on the first day of the ban in April, providing some relief for those who were caught off guard by the initial implementation.
Despite calls from commuter and transport groups to reconsider the ban, the MMDA has not made any changes to the roads covered by the prohibition. There are exceptions to the ban, including designated crossing points and tricycles traveling no more than 500 meters on covered roads to access U-turn slots. Light electric vehicles using bike lanes in accordance with the Electric Vehicle Industry Act are also exempted.
Violators of the ban will face a fine of ₱2,500, and those without a valid license or vehicle registration may have their units impounded.
As the grace period extension nears its end, owners and drivers of affected vehicles need to ensure compliance with registration and licensing requirements to avoid penalties. The MMDA remains dedicated to maintaining road safety and efficient traffic flow in the National Capital Region.
For more information on the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and its initiatives, visit their official website at mmda.gov.ph.
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