“Entertainment City,” which includes popular resorts such as City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, and Solaire Resorts and Casino is situated in Parañaque, a highly urbanized city in Metro Manila. The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) public transport terminal can also be found here, connecting different towns and cities to and from the National Capital Region (NCR).
Everyday, numerous public utility vehicles (PUV) such as tricycles, jeepneys, and buses travel through and within Parañaque, not to mention private vehicles. To manage traffic in this city, working alongside the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is the Parañaque City Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO).
What is the TPMO?
The Parañaque City Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO) is a public service unit established to enforce traffic laws and ensure road safety in the City of Parañaque.
Number Coding Scheme
To help ensure the smooth flow of traffic, the TPMO implements the Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), which is also known as the “number coding scheme.”
Every Monday to Friday (except on holidays), from 7:00 am – 10:00 am and from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, private vehicles with plate numbers ending in these digits are prohibited:
- Monday – plate numbers ending in 1 and 2
- Tuesday – plate numbers ending in 3 and 4
- Wednesday – plate numbers ending in 5 and 6
- Thursday – plate numbers ending in 7 and 8
- Friday – plate numbers ending in 9 and 0
NOTE: Private vehicles with senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are exempted from this rule in Parañaque City.
Violations and Penalties
As part of Metro Manila, Parañaque City implements the Single Ticketing System (STS) as well as its own City Ordinances regarding transportation.
The STS involves the standardization of fines and penalties for common traffic violations across Metro Manila. It was institutionalized through the establishment of the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023, which was approved on February 1, 2023.
Here is a list of the city’s traffic violations and penalties:
Under Single Ticketing System
- Number coding scheme – PHP 500
- Arrogance / Discourteous conduct – PHP 500
- Dress code for motorcycles – PHP 500 (1st offense) / PHP 750 (2nd offense) / PHP 1,000 (3rd offense)
- Disregarding traffic sign – PHP 1,000
- Obstruction – PHP 1,000
- Overloading – PHP 1,000
- Defective motor vehicle accessories – PHP 1,000
- Loading and unloading in prohibited zones – PHP 1,000
- Overspeeding – PHP 1,000
- Reckless driving – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 2,000 + seminar (3rd offense)
- Illegal parking (attended) – PHP 1,000
- Illegal parking (unattended) – PHP 2,000
- Unauthorized modification – PHP 2,000
- Illegal counterflow – PHP 2,000 (1st offense) / PHP 5,000 (2nd offense)
- Light truck ban – PHP 2,000
- Truck ban – PHP 3,000
Violations Under Special Laws
- Failure to use seatbelt – PHP 1,000
- Failure to use child restraint system (CRS) – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 2,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 (3rd offense)
- Use of substandard CRS – PHP 1,000 (1st offense) / PHP 3,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 (3rd offense)
- No motorcycle helmet – PHP 1,500 (1st offense) / PHP 3,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 5,000 (3rd offense) / PHP 10,000 (4th offense)
- Use of helmet with no ICC markings – PHP 3,000 (1st offense) / PHP 5,000 (2nd offense)
- Violation of Children’s Safety on Motorcycle Act – PHP 3,000 (1st offense) / PHP 5,000 (2nd offense) / PHP 10,000 (3rd offense)
Violations Under City’s Traffic Code
- Loads not properly secured – PHP 100
- No cover canvass / use of signaling devices – PHP 150
- Violation on non-compliance with any section or article regarding lighting warning signs, equipment – PHP 300
- Violation of general driving rule – PHP 500
- Violation of number coding – PHP 500
- Sirens, dazzling lights, or similar gadgets – PHP 500
- No left turn, no right turn – PHP 500
- Not giving way at intersections – PHP 500
- Improper riding of bicycle or motorcycle – PHP 500
- Driving tricycles on national roads – PHP 500
- No fare matrix display – PHP 500
- Violation of speed limit – PHP 1,000
- Disobedience to traffic control signs – PHP 1,000
- Disobedience to signs – PHP 1,000
- Excess passenger – PHP 1,000
- Overloading of passengers or tricycles – PHP 1,000
- Driving without license – PHP 1,000
- Failure to carry / show / surrender driver’s license – PHP 1,000
- Unregistered motor vehicle – PHP 1,000
- Driving on student permit – PHP 1,000
- Violation of procedure involving traffic accidents – PHP 2,000
- Violation of one-way street – PHP 2,000
- Violation of no entry sign – PHP 2,000
- Passing through red light – PHP 2,000
- Extended cargo – PHP 2,000
- Illegal towing – PHP 2,000
- Allowing passenger on top of vehicle – PHP 2,000
- Driving under the influence of liquor or prohibited drugs and/or carrying explosives – PHP 2,500
- No permit on heavy equipment and/or load of excessive weight, width, or height – PHP 2,500
- Out of route (PUB/PUJ) – PHP 2,500
- Speed / Drag racing contests – PHP 5,000
NOTE: The above list includes violations that are also in the Single Ticketing System.
Traffic Violations Online Payment
There are two ways to pay traffic fines in Parañaque City. First, you can go personally to the City Treasurer’s Office at Parañaque City Hall and make your payment. Another option is to pay online.
Here is a quick guide to paying for a traffic fine online:
- Go to paranaquecity.ph/mrcs.
- Click “sign up” to create an account and provide the necessary information.
- Open your email to confirm your MRCS account.
Select TPMO and enter your OVR number and Last Name. - Check and confirm your billing information.
- Pay with a QR Code or a debit/credit card using an online payment partner.
NOTE: Online payment is accessible 2 to 3 working days after apprehension.
Contact Information: Parañaque City TPMO
You can get in touch with the Parañaque City TPMO through the following contact details:
Address: First Floor, Parañaque City Hall, San Antonio Ave, Parañaque, 1700 Metro Manila
Telephone: (02) 8829 1458
Email: tpmo@paranaquecity.gov.ph
Website: http://paranaquecity.gov.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tpmoparanaque/
Google Map:
Final Thoughts
As part of Metro Manila, Parañaque encounters moderate to heavy traffic on a regular basis. Fortunately, thanks to the MMDA and the city’s Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO), traffic is managed and road safety achieved for motorists, commuters, and pedestrians.
In the meantime, there are traffic authorities in other parts of the NCR, as well. In Mandaluyong, for example, there’s the City Traffic and Parking Management Department (CTPMD). Check out this article to learn more about it!