Situated on the eastern part of Metro Manila, Taguig City is one of the most populated cities in the Philippines, with 1.2 million people as of 2021. It is also known for Bonifacio Global City (BGC), which is home to several embassies and multinational corporations.
As a highly urbanized city and business hub, traffic management in Taguig City is a must. So aside from working closely with the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the city has a Traffic Management Office (TMO) that manages the flow of transportation and ensures road safety for motorists, pedestrians, and commuters.
Vision for the City
Together with other departments, the Traffic Management Office (TMO) aims to achieve the Taguig City Government’s vision, which is for the city to be “a transformative, lively, and caring Probinsyudad, where empowered citizens lead meaningful lives with accountable and God-loving leadership.”
Interestingly, the term “probinsyudad” is a combination of the terms “probinsya” (province) and “syudad” (city). It implies that even though Taguig has become a highly urbanized city, there are areas where farming and fishing are still done, especially near the coastline. Hence, Taguig is dubbed as a “probinsyudad.”
Roadside Emergency Assistance in the City of Taguig (REACT)
In addition to managing traffic, the Traffic Management Office (TMO) offers the Roadside Emergency Assistance in the City of Taguig (REACT), which provides the following free services:
- Flat Tire Replacement;
- Battery Jump-Start;
- Towing (within Taguig area only); and
- Minor Mechanical Repairs and Adjustments.
The above services are provided between 6:00 am and 12:00 am in these areas: C6 Road, C5 Road, General Santos Avenue, DOST Area, and Cayetano Boulevard. Meanwhile, in cases of major mechanical issues, motorists are given referral to “talyer” (workshops).
To request for assistance, motorists can contact these numbers:
TMO Hotlines
- Landline: (02) 8640-7006
- Globe: +63 977 311 6359 / +63 945 113 6059
- Smart: +63 929 631 5924 / +63 929 631 5740
Command Center Hotline
- Landline: (02) 8789-3200
Taguig Mobility Office
Working alongside the Traffic Management Office is the Taguig Mobility Office, which serves as the main implementer of the city’s “mobility” programs and studies.
For instance, there’s the “Bike Friendly Ordinance,” which the Taguig City Government passed to encourage the use of bicycles as a mode of transportation. The ordinance also provides protection for cyclists on the road.
There are currently 60 kilometers of bicycle lanes in Taguig City. These are located along C6 Road, Cayetano Boulevard, and Bayani Road – Lawton Avenue, as well as roads to the city’s police stations, fire stations, emergency stations, bike shops, schools, churches, malls, health centers, and barangay halls.
Penalties and Violations
Meanwhile, here is a list of some of the traffic violations and penalties in the city, based on the Taguig Traffic Code (Ordinance No. 103 Series of 2003):
General Driving Rules
- Parking and Waiting in Prohibited Areas – PHP 400
- Parking on Parade Routes on Any Special Occasion – PHP 400
- Parking in Front of Residential or Commercial Establishment – PHP 400
- Sirens, Dazzling Lights – PHP 500
- Disobedience to Traffic Control Signal – PHP 500
- Violation of No Left Turn, No Right Turn – PHP 500
- Violation of No U-Turn Sign – PHP 500
- Violation of Speed Limit – PHP 500
- Violation of Procedures Involving Traffic Accidents – PHP 500
- Swerving – PHP 500
- Violation of Keeping Right of Double Yellow Lanes – PHP 500
- Not Giving Way at Intersection – PHP 500
- Not Giving Way During Turns – PHP 500
- Not Giving Way to or from Parked Vehicle – PHP 500
- Not Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles – PHP 500
- Illegal Parking – PHP 500
- Violation of One Way Street – PHP 2,000
- Violation of No Entry Sign – PHP 2,000
- Violation of Speed/Drag Racing Contest – PHP 2,000
- Reckless Driving – PHP 2,000
- Driving Under the Influence of Liquor/Drugs – PHP 2,500
For Public Utility Vehicles
- Overloading of Passenger of Bicycle or Tricycle – PHP 200
- Unclean, Unsanitary Vehicles and Lack of Signs – PHP 300
- Lack of Accessories of Taxi Cabs – PHP 300
- No Franchise/CPC/PC (Certificate of Professional Competence) Carried – PHP 500
- No Fare Matrix Display – PHP 500
- No Designated Seats for Disabled Persons – PHP 500
- Unauthorized Installation/use of Jalousies, Additional Aircons, Dim and Colored Lighting – PHP 500
- Driving Tricycle on National Road – PHP 500 + Impounding
- Violation of Loading and Unloading Zones – PHP 750
- Discrimination of Passenger/Trip Cutting – PHP 1,000
- Over Charging of Fares – PHP 1,000
- Out of Route (Public Utility Bus/Jeepney) – PHP 2,500
- Uncalibrated or Tampered Taxi Meter Seal – PHP 2,500 + Revocation of Driver’s License
Other Violations
- Failure to Carry/Show Registration – PHP 150
- Improper Use of Horns, Warning Instruments – PHP 150
- Non-Use of Seatbelt – PHP 250
- No Safety Helmet for Motorcyclists – PHP 350
- Violation of Limited Truck Ban – PHP 500
- Following Fire Trucks and Other Emergency Vehicles – PHP 500
- Driving Through Funeral or Other Processions – PHP 500
- Obstructing Roads by Motor Vendors/Stalled Vehicles – PHP 500
- Driving Without License PHP 1,000
- Unregistered Motor Vehicle – PHP 1,000
- No Plate, No Travel – PHP 1,000
- Use, Posting or Display of Fake/Unauthorized ID Stickers – PHP 1,000
- Road Unworthiness of Motor Vehicle – PHP 2,500
- Use of Expired, Commemorative License Plates – PHP 2,500
NOTE: Violators have a period of five (5) days from the date of violation to redeem his/her license, which will only be released upon presentation of the Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR) and proof of payment of the appropriate fine(s). Afterwards, there will be an additional surcharge of five (5) percent for each day of delay or failure to pay the imposed fine –until the full amount and surcharge is paid.
Contact Information: Traffic Management Office
If you have any questions or concerns for the Traffic Management Office of Taguig City, you can get in touch with the office through the following contact details:
Address: Taguig City Hall, Gen. Luna Street, Taguig, 1637 Metro Manila
Telephone: 0286407006
Email: tmo@ilovetaguig.ph
Website: https://taguig.gov.ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmo.taguig/
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Final Thoughts
Being a highly urbanized city, not to mention having BGC, one of the country’s major business and trading hubs — Taguig City needs to ensure road safety and the smooth flow of traffic, as much as possible. Thanks to its Traffic Management Office (TMO), driving or commuting within the city is made safer and better everyday.
Meanwhile, in other cities, there are road authorities as well, making sure that traffic is managed on major thoroughfares. In Pampanga, one such authority is the Angeles City Traffic Development Office (ACTDO). Read this article to learn all about it!