Mandaluyong is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2020, it had a population of almost 426,000 people. It is also the location of popular commercial and business hubs such as SM Megamall, Shangri-La Plaza, and Ortigas Center.
The city can be accessed through several major roads, including Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Ortigas Avenue, and Shaw Boulevard. Everyday, buses, jeepneys, taxis, and private cars travel in and out of the city — making traffic a daily concern. Hence, the Mandaluyong City Traffic and Parking Management Department (CTPMD) was created. It works closely with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
What is the CTPMD?
The Mandaluyong City Traffic and Parking Management Department (CTPMD) is responsible for enforcing and implementing the city’s traffic ordinance and related ordinances, along with other traffic management plans and programs.
Among the CTPMD’s functions is the redemption of Ordinance Violation Receipts issued by traffic enforcers and other enforcement units. It also operates an administrative division, and imposes disciplinary sanctions for improper apprehensions by enforcers.
Moreover, CTPMD aims to combat colorum vehicles and other ordinance violations committed by public utility drivers and operators. It works closely with the Mandaluyong City Ordinance Enforcement Division, which is the main authority tasked to implement and enforce all city ordinances.
Programs and Services
According to its official website, in addition to managing traffic and enforcing ordinances, the CTPMD provides services such as redemption, towing, and adjudication.
Redemption Process
Those who have committed traffic and parking violations may avail of this service. Requirements include the original Official Violation Receipt (OVR), Affidavit of Loss (if the OVR was lost), and Resolution (if adjudicated).
Towing Process
Depending on the offense committed, traffic and parking violators’ vehicles may need to be towed. Required documents include the Towing Apprehension Ticket (TAT), photocopy of Driver’s License or any government valid ID, and photocopy of OR/CR.
Adjudication Process
Traffic and parking violators who have complaints about their apprehension may go through this process. Requirements include the original OVR, Pro-forma Complaint Sheet, and Schedule of Summon Sheet with approval of the CTPMD head.
Violations and Penalties
As per the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023, the City of Mandaluyong follows the “Single Ticketing System.” Here is a list of the system’s traffic violations and penalties, as shared by the Mandaluyong City Public Information Office Facebook page:
- Disregarding traffic signs – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Illegal parking (attended) – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Illegal parking (unattended) – PHP 2,000 with towing (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 with towing (2nd offense) / PHP 2,000 with towing (3rd offense)
- Number coding Unified Vehicle Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) – PHP 500 (1st offense) / PHP 500 (2nd offense) / PHP 500 (3rd offense)
- Truck ban – PHP 3,000 (1st offense) / PHP 3,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 3,000 (3rd offense)
- Light truck ban – PHP 2,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 2,000 (3rd offense)
- Reckless driving – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 with seminar (2nd offense) / PHP 2,000 with seminar (3rd offense)
- Tricycle ban – PHP 500 (1st offense) / PHP 500 (2nd offense) / PHP 500 (3rd offense)
- Obstruction – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Dress code for riders (motorcycles) – PHP 500 (1st offense) / PHP 750 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Overloading – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Defective motor vehicle accessories – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Unauthorized modifications – PHP 2,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 2,000 (3rd offense)
- Arrogance/discourteous conduct – PHP 500 (1st offense) / PHP 500 (2nd offense) / PHP 500 (3rd offense)
- Loading/unloading in prohibited zones – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Illegal counterflow – PHP 2,000
- Over speeding – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 1,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Failure to use seatbelt – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 + 1 week suspension (3rd offense)
- Failure to use Child Restraint System (CRS) – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 + 1 year suspension (3rd offense)
- Use of substandard Child Restraint System (CRS) – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 3,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 + 1 year suspension (3rd offense)
- No motorcycle helmet – PHP 1,500 (1st offense) / PHP 3,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 (3rd offense) / PHP 10,000 + confiscation of driver’s license (4th offense)
- Use of helmet with no ICC markings – PHP 3,000 (1st offense) / PHP 5,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 (3rd offense)
- Violation of Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act – PHP 3,000 (1st offense) / PHP 5,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 10,000 + 1 year suspension (3rd offense)
- Anti-distracted driving act (private) – PHP 5,000 (1st offense) / PHP 10,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 15,000 + 3 months suspension (3rd offense) / PHP 20,000 + revocation of driver’s license (4th offense)
- Anti-distracted driving act (PUV driver) – PHP 30,000 + 3 months suspension (1st offense) / PHP 30,000 + 3 months suspension (2nd offense) / PHP 30,000 + 3 months suspension (3rd offense)
The Single Ticketing System
As mentioned earlier, Mandaluyong City follows the Single Ticketing System (STS), which “unifies” traffic laws in Metro Manila. It was institutionalized through the creation of the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023, which was approved and ratified by the Metro Manila Council on February 1, 2023.
The STS covers traffic management as well as enforcement of traffic laws on all primary, secondary, and other roads within the jurisdiction of Metro Manila. Under this system, traffic personnel of the MMDA, Land Transportation Office (LTO), and local government units (LGUs) within Metro Manila can apprehend violators.
Contact Information: Mandaluyong CTPMD
If you have any questions for the Mandaluyong CTPMD, you can send it through the following contact details:
Address: PNP Building, City Government Complex, Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong
Telephone: (02) 8532 5001
Email: tpmo@mandaluyong.gov.ph
Website: https://mandaluyong.gov.ph/city-traffic-and-parking-management-department-ctpmd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traffic.parking.52
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Final Thoughts
As a highly urbanized city in the NCR, Mandaluyong City is no stranger to daily traffic and transport-related incidents. Fortunately, the Mandaluyong City Traffic and Parking Management Department (CTPMD) is here to manage traffic, along with the MMDA and LTO.
Meanwhile, in other parts of the Philippines, there are road authorities with similar functions. Among them is the City of Malolos in Bulacan, which has a Traffic Management Division.