TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

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Traffic Management Defined
It is an executive function such as planning, organizing,
directing, supervising, coordinating, operating, recording, and
budgeting traffic affairs.
It also refers to all agencies having responsibilities for
ascertaining traffic flow requirements, such as planning,
approving, funding, constructing and/or maintaining public
facilities for such movement.
Further, it is also refers to all agencies responsible for licensing,
approving, restricting, stopping, prohibiting or controlling the use
of these facilities.

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TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
As individual traffic volumes increase, intelligent traffic
control systems become more and more important.

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UPDATES

PNP Standard Operating

Procedure
No. 2011-004
(Revised Procedure in the Reporting & Disposition of Stolen and
Recovered / Impounded Motor Vehicles)

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 CMC 2011-001 RESPONSE TO MAJOR
ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
- The HPG will take cognizant on major
road traffic accident.
a. multiple death and injuries
b. damage of such magnitude
c. accident which gained national
attention

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 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO.
96
Law enacted during the incumbency of President Ferdinand
E. Marcos
Proclamation No. 1081, on dated September 21, 1972
Done in the City of Manila, on January 13, 1973

Declaring unlawful use or attachment of sirens, bells, horns,

whistles or similar gadget that emit exceptionally loud or
startling sounds, including dome lights and other similar
signaling or flashing devices on motor vehicles and
providing certain exceptions therefor.

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R.A 10586

"An Act Penalizing Persons Driving Under The

Influence Of Alcohol, Dangerous Drugs, And Similar
Substances, And For Other Purposes"
Otherwise known as the
"Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013"

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R.A 10883
THE NEW ANTI-CARNAPPING ACT OF 2016

Republic Act No. 10883, or otherwise known as the New

Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016 (RA 10883) is a law
which punishes carnapping in the Philippines.

RA 10883 - punishes the crime of carnapping which refers

to the taking with intent to gain of a motor vehicle belonging
to another without the latter’s consent, or by means of
violence against or intimidation of persons, or by using force
upon things.

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 For purposes of knowing what carnapping is, one must be able to know
what Motor vehicle is, in the first place. As defined under this law, Motor
vehicle refers to any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular
power using the public highways.

 Note that the following are not embraced in the definition of a motor
vehicle under the law and thus cannot be the subject of carnapping, to
wit:
road rollers, trolley cars, street sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers,
bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibian trucks, and cranes if not used
on public highways;
vehicles which run only on rails or tracks; and
tractors, trailers and traction engines of all kinds used exclusively for
agricultural purposes

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8750 “SEAT BELTS USE ACT OF 1999.”
AUGUST 05, 1999
An act requiring the mandatory compliance
by motorists of private and public vehicles
to use seat belt devices, and requiring
vehicle manufacturers to install seat belt
devices in all their manufactured vehicles

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LTO penalty for not wearing seatbelt in the
Philippine

LTO Fine:

•First violation: Php 1,000

•Second violation: Php 2,000
•Third violation: Php 5,000

. The seat belt law Philippines is applied for both

drivers and the passengers. Important to note that,
having 6-year-old children on the front seat without a
seat belt, drivers also have to pay for the ticket.

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The national Highway Safety Council has done
extensive testing on a newly designed seat belt.

Results show that accidents can be reduced by as

much as 90% when the belt is properly
installed.

Correct installation is illustrated below...

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This is very Important, please pass on to friends and family. THIS MIGHT SAVE LIVES

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RA 10913  Anti-Distracted Driving Act
(ADDA)
 is a law that prohibits a person who is driving a
motor vehicle from holding and using mobile
communication devices and electronic
entertainment gadgets.

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What are the penalties

 Violators will be penalized with a fine of five thousand pesos

(Php5, 000) for the first offense

 Ten thousand pesos ((Php10, 000) for the second offense

 Fifteen thousand pesos ((Php15, 000) for the third offense

with a three-month suspension of driver's license.

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 RA 7924
 An Act Creating the Metropolitan Manila
Development Authority, defining its powers and
functions, providing funding therefor and for other
purposes
 sought to improve traffic flow and reduce travel
times, optimizing not only vehicular movement
but also that of persons, goods and services.

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RA 10054  AN ACT MANDATING ALL MOTORCYCLE
RIDERS TO WEAR STANDARD PROTECTIVE
MOTORCYCLE HELMETS WHILE DRIVING AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR
 Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the
"Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009"

 Section 3. Mandatory Use of Motorcycle Helmets. - All

motorcycle riders, including drivers and back riders, shall at all
times wear standard protective motorcycle helmets while driving,
whether long or short drives, in any type of road and highway.

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 Standard protective motorcycle helmets are appropriate
types of helmets for motorcycle riders that comply with
the specifications issued by the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI).

 Section 4. Exemption. - Drivers of tricycles shall be

exempted from complying with the mandatory wearing
of motorcycle helmets as provided in this Act

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 Section 7. Penalties. - (a) Any person caught not wearing the
standard protective motorcycle helmet in violation of this Act
shall be punished with a fine of
One thousand five hundred pesos (Php1,500.00) for the
First offense;
Three thousand pesos (Php3,000.00) for the Second offense;
Five
thousand pesos (Php5,000.00) for the Third offense; and Ten
thousand pesos (Php10,000.00) plus
confiscation of the driver's license for the Fourth and
Succeeding offenses

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RA 10666 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE SAFETY
OF CHILDREN ABOARD
MOTORCYLES
 Section 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as "Children’s
Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015"
 Section 3. Definitions. -For purposes of this Act, the
following terms shall mean:
 (a) Motorcycle refers to any two (2)-wheeled motor vehicle having
one (1) or two (2) riding saddles;
 (b) Public roads refer to roads designed by the national
government or local government units as roads for public use such
as, but not limited to, national highways, provincial roads, city,
municipal and barangay streets;

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 (c) Foot peg refers to a flat form attached to the motorcycles on
which to stand or brace the feet.

 (d) Rider refers to the driver of a motorcycle.

 Section 4.Prohibition. – It shall be unlawful for any person to

drive a two (2)-wheeled motorcycle with a child on board on
public roads where there is heavy volume of vehicles, there is a
high density of fast moving vehicles or where a speed limit of
more than 60/kph is imposed, unless:

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 (a) The child passenger can comfortably reach his/her feet on
the standard foot peg of the motorcycle;
 (b) The child’s arms can reach around and grasp the waist of the
motorcycle rider.
 (c)The child is wearing a standard protective helmet referred to
under Republic Act No. 10054, otherwise known the “Motorcycle
Helmet Act of 2009.”
 Section 5. Exception. – Notwithstanding the prohibition
provided in the preceding section, this Act shall not apply to
cases where the child to be transported requires immediate
medical attention.

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 SEC. 6. Penalties. – Any person who operates a motorcycle in
violation of Section 4 of this Act shall be fined with an amount
of three thousand pesos (P3,000.00) for the first offense; five
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for the second offense; and ten
thousand pesos (P10,000.00) for the third and succeeding
offenses.
 Moreover, for the third offense, the driver’s license of the
offender shall be suspended for a period of one (1) month.
 Violation of these provisions beyond the third time shall result to
automatic revocation of the offender’s driver’s license.

*Import Commodity Clearance (ICC)*

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Penalty for wearing slippers while driving motorcycle
What is the penalty for wearing slippers while driving
motorcycle in the Philippines?

Wearing slippers while driving motorcycle in the Philippines is not

allowed.

Warning to motorcycle owners!

1.First Offense: Php 578.00 fine

2.Second Offense: Php 778.00 fine
3.Third Offense: Php 1,078.00 fine

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 E0 202 - CREATING THE LAND
TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND
REGULATORY BOARD (LTFRB)

WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation and

Communications is vested with, among others, quasi – judicial
powers and functions pursuant to Executive Order No. 125, as
amended;

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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8749 - This Act shall be known as the
“Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.”

- is a comprehensive air quality management policy

and program which aims to achieve and maintain healthy
air for all Filipinos.

“The State shall promote and protect the global environment

to attain sustainable development while recognizing the
primary responsibility of local government units to deal with
environmental problems.”

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“Air pollution" - means any alteration of the physical,
chemical and biological properties of the
atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any
liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is
likely to create or to render the air 538 resources of
the country harmful detrimental or injurious to public
health, safety or welfare or which will adversely
affect their utilization for domestic, commercial,
industrial agricultural, recreational or other legitimate
purposes;

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SECTION 21. Pollution from Motor Vehicles.—
a) The DOTC shall implement the emission
standards for motor vehicles set pursuant to and as
provided in this Act.
Mandate

The Department of Transportation and

Communications (DOTC) develops, promotes, implements
and maintains integrated and strategic transportation and
communications systems that will ensure safe, reliable,
responsive, and viable services to accelerate economic
development and to better serve the transport and
communications needs of the people.

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What is the Emission Test?
It is a mandatory test in the Philippines as part of the car’s registration. It
is also done during the renewal of the car’s registration. This test
measures the level of fumes or pollutant released from the exhaust
manifold of a vehicle

What is the purpose of the Emission test Philippines?

The main goal of the emission test is to lessen the air pollutants
that are harmful to the environment. It detects the level of
hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide,
and other air pollutants.

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In general, the emission test aims to ensure that a vehicle is
in compliance with the set of emission standards. It is also
the requirement of a car to have a CEC or Certificate of
Emission Compliance which is needed for the
renewal of the car’s registration.

SECTION 46. Violation of Standards for Motor Vehicles.—

No motor vehicle shall be registered with the DOTC unless it
meets the emission standards set by the Department as
provided in Section 21 hereof.

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Any vehicle suspected of violation of emission standards through
visual signs, such as, but not limited to smoke-belching, shall be
subjected to an emission test by a duly authorized emission testing
center. For this purpose, the DOTC or its authorized testing center
shall establish a roadside inspection system. Should it be shown
that there was no violation of emission standards, the vehicle shall
be immediately released. Otherwise, a testing result indicating an
exceedance of the emission standards would warrant the continuing
custody of the impounded vehicle unless the appropriate penalties
are fully paid, and the license plate is surrendered to the DOTC
pending the fulfillment of the undertaking by the owner/operator of
the motor vehicle to make the necessary repairs so as to comply
with the standards.

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A pass shall herein be issued by the DOTC to authorize the use of the motor
vehicle within a specified period that shall not exceed seven (7) days for
the sole purpose of making the necessary repairs on the said vehicle.
The owner/operator of the vehicle shall be required to correct its defects
and show proof of compliance to the appropriate pollution control office
before the vehicle can be allowed to be driven on any public or
subdivision roads.
In addition, the driver and operator of the apprehended vehicle shall undergo
a seminar on pollution control and management conducted by the DOTC
and shall also suffer the following penalties:
(a) First offense - a fine not to exceed Two thousand pesos (₱2,000);
(b) Second offense - a fine not less than Two thousand pesos (₱2,000)
and not to exceed Four thousand pesos (₱4,000); and

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(c) Third offense - one (1) year suspension of the Motor Vehicle
Registration (MVR) and a fine of not less than Four thousand pesos
(₱4,000) and not more than Six thousand pesos (₱6,000).
Any violation of the provisions of Section 21 paragraph (d) with regard to
national inspection and maintenance program, including technicians and
facility compliance shall be penalized with a fine of not less than
Thirty thousand pesos (₱30,000) or cancellation of license of both
the technician and the center, or both, as determined by the DTI.
Smoke Belching Meaning
If you have seen a jeepney on the road, chances are you have seen black
smoke coming out of its exhaust pipe. The black smoke you see coming
from a vehicle is called smoke belching. It is a forceful expulsion of thick
smoke from an exhaust system. Smoke belching is quite common to see
in Metro Manila especially from public utility vehicles that are used as
public transport.

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R.A 4136 (FOUNDATION)

 Section 1. Title of Act. - This Act shall be known as

the "Land Transportation and Traffic Code."
 Section 2. Scope of Act. - The provisions of this Act
shall control, as far as they apply, the registration and
operation of motor vehicles and the licensing of
owners, dealers, conductors, drivers, and similar
matters.

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LICENSING SYSTEM
-it is the system of issuing license to any person who is qualified to fulfill
the responsibilities required by the license administered by the LTO
DRIVER’S LICENSE
-issued to the drivers as privilege granted by the government providing
statutory qualification
LICENSING PROCEDURE
- At least 16 years old for student’s permit
- 17 years old for sub-professional
- 18 years old for professional
KINDS OF DRIVER’S LICENSE
1. Student permit 2. Non-professional 3.
Professional
4. Militar 5.International

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Student Permit is a prerequisite for both professional and non-professional
driver's licenses. Also called student driver's permit, this LTO-issued
document is a basic license authorizing a person to drive a vehicle
accompanied by a licensed driver (whether with a professional or non-pro
license).
-Filipinos at least 16 years old
-Foreigners at least 18 years old who have stayed in the Philippines for at
least one month and have proof of residence for up to six months
-People whose license has been expired for 10 years or more and have no
traffic violations
-Must be physically and mentally fit to drive vehicles
-Individuals who completed the theoretical driving course

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Non-Professional Driver's License allows you to drive private
vehicles only. You may apply for a non-pro driver's license one month to
one year after the issue date ofyour student permit.
 -Filipinos at least 17 years old
 -Foreigners are at least 18 years old
 -Holders of a valid student permit for at least one month from issuance
 -Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a vehicle
 -Must have attended and passed the Practical Driving Course (PDC) from
an LTO-accredited driving school, LTO DEC, or LTO-accredited TESDA
training center
 -Must have passed the LTO examinations
 -Must not have unsettled traffic violations

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Professional Driver's License allows you to drive a vehicle for a
living. Apply for a professional license if you plan to drive any public utility
vehicle (PUV) such as a taxi, transport network vehicle service (TNVS),
jeepney, tricycle, bus, etc.
 Filipinos at least 17 years old
 Foreigners at least 18 years old
 Must be a non-pro license holder for at least six months
 Must have no unsettled traffic violations
 Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a vehicle
 Must have completed a minimum of eight-hour practical driving lessons from
any LTO or TESDA-accredited driving school
Military Driver's License special types of license issued by the
agency for limited and special purposes Limited to drive a military vehicle.
International Driver’s License Issued by Philippine Motor Association
(PMA)

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TRAFFIC DEFINED

-it refers to the movement of pedestrian, motor vehicle and

goods from point of origin to point of destination. The word
traffic originates from Greco-Roman word “TRAFICO”
with reference to the movement of people that dates back
from the dawns of history. The Greek originally called the
system “TRAFRIGA” after the early horse drawn chariots
with spoke wheels.

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The word TRAFFIC was derived from the
word ‘’TRAFFICARE’’ which means :

A. To Travel
B. To Traverse
C. To carry on Trade
D. To Transport

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Traffic congestion - is a condition on transport that
is characterised by slower speeds, longer trip times,
and increased vehicular queueing

Traffic Jam - When vehicles are fully stopped for

periods of time

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Road rage - is aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by a
driver of a road vehicle. These behaviors include rude and
offensive gestures, verbal insults, physical threats or dangerous
driving methods targeted toward another driver or non-drivers
such as pedestrians or cyclists in an effort to intimidate or
release frustration. Road rage can lead to altercations, assaults
and collisions that result in serious physical injuries or even
death. Strategies include long horn honks, swerving, tailgating,
brake checking and attempting to fight

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DEFINITION OF TERMS
 HIGHWAY - shall mean every public thoroughfare,
public boulevard, driveway, avenue, park, alley and
callejon, but shall not include roadway upon grounds
owned by private persons, colleges, universities, or other
similar institutions.
 Pedestrian - is a person travelling on foot, whether
walking or running. In modern times, the term usually
refers to someone walking on a road or pavement, but
this was not the case historically

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 MOTOR VEHICLE - Shall mean any vehicle propelled by any
power other than muscular power using the public highways, but
exempting road rollers, trolley cars, street sweepers, sprinklers,
lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders, forklifts, amphibian trucks, and
cranes if not in used on public highways, vehicles which runs only
on rails or tracks, and tractors, trailers and traction engines of all
kinds used exclusively for agricultural purposes.

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 DRIVER – Shall mean every and licensed operator of motor
vehicle

 OWNER – Shall mean the actual legal owner of a motor vehicle,

in whose name such vehicle is duly registered with the land
trasnportation commission

 DRIVER‘S LICENSE - is an official document, often plastic and

the size of a credit card, permitting a specific individual to operate
one or more types of motorized vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car
, truck, or bus on a public road.

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MUST- KNOW: ALL THE BASIC ROAD MARKINGS IN PH
AND WHAT EACH ONE MEANS
1. SOLID WHITE SHOULDER LINE
This denotes the edge of the roadway. Any asphalt or concrete surface beyond this line
should not be used during the normal operation of your vehicle.

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 2. DIAGONAL WHITE LINES
An area filled with diagonal white lines and bordered by solid white lines is not
considered part of the roadway, and vehicles are expected to stay off unless
there is an emergency. These areas are often used to ease the flow of traffic
where roads diverge or intersect.

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 3. BROKEN WHITE CENTER LINE OR LANE DIVIDER
This denotes the center of a two-lane road, or marks the division between lanes
on multi-lane roads. It is a reminder to stay in your lane. Straddling the line is
illegal and punishable under the law. As the line is “broken,” however, this means
it is legal to cross it when overtaking or changing lanes. Bear in mind that vehicles
continuing in a straight line within their lane automatically have right of way, so
wait your turn.

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 4. SOLID WHITE CENTER LINE
This is often used to divide traffic on a two-way multi-lane road. As this is a solid line, you
are discouraged from overtaking over it unless the way is absolutely clear.

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 5. SOLID WHITE DOUBLE CENTER LINE
You are forbidden from overtaking over this line, but you may make left turns over it,
provided the way is clear. Remember, however, that oncoming traffic still automatically
has right of way.

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 6. SOLID YELLOW DOUBLE CENTER LINE
As we noted a while back, this line indicates that it is unsafe to overtake at any time. It is
often found around blind curves or in areas where fast-moving two-way traffic meets on
an undivided road.

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 7. MIXED CENTER LINE/SOLID YELLOW WITH BROKEN
YELLOW OR WHITE LINE
This indicates that only one side can overtake--the side with the broken line. This is often
found entering curves where the view is obstructed coming from one direction, but is clear
from the opposite side.

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 8. SOLID WHITE LANE DIVIDER
These are often found near intersections, and are reminders to stay in lane. As a practice,
if you’re turning at an intersection, it’s best to get into the turning lane 50m before the
intersection, while the lane divider is still broken.

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 9. DIRECTIONAL ARROWS
When combined with solid white lane dividers, they indicate which directions you are
allowed to go within a lane. If the arrow points forward only, you cannot make a turn from
that lane. If it points forward and to the side, you can either go straight or turn. If it points
only to the side, you must turn within that lane. Ignoring these arrows might just get you a
ticket, or worse, get you into an accident.

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 10. BROKEN BLUE LANE DIVIDER
This indicates the motorbike lane along major thoroughfares. The broken line indicates
that you can move into and out of it, but the lane is preferentially for motorbikes.

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 11) SOLID YELLOW LANE DIVIDER
This indicates the bus lane on EDSA, but can also be used to indicate bicycle lanes in
some areas. Bicycle lanes may also be indicated by solid white lines on the side of the
road

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 12) BROKEN YELLOW LANE DIVIDER
This indicates areas where you can merge into the bus lane in preparation for turning
off EDSA

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 13) MIXED DOUBLE LANE DIVIDER/SOLID
YELLOW WITH BROKEN YELLOW OR WHITE
LINE
This indicates that traffic on the solid yellow side cannot cross lanes, while traffic on the
other side may do so if the way is clear. This is often used where smaller arteries merge
into main roads or where feeder roads merge onto the highway.

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 14) RUMBLE STRIPS
These tightly spaced horizontal white lines not only give your car’s suspension a bit of a
workout, they also indicate hazards ahead, such as dangerous curves or merging traffic.

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 15) SOLID WHITE HORIZONTAL LINE
This indicates where you must stop at a stoplight or stop sign.

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 16) ZEBRA CROSSING
This indicates a pedestrian crossing zone. Stopping over this at a red light is a traffic
violation, so make sure to pay attention to those light timers!

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 17) YELLOW BOX
This box indicates the part of the intersection that must--by law--be kept open at all times.
Even if you have a green light, if the traffic is stopped on the other side ahead, it’s best to
wait until there’s enough space for you to clear the yellow box. Even in the absence of a
light, the yellow box must be kept clear.
.

Memorize these road markings and you will be more law-abiding than 90% of drivers on
Philippine roads, guaranteed. And hopefully safer as well

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FIVE (5) E’S OF TRAFFIC
a. Engineering
b. Enforcement
c. Education
d. Environment
e. Economics

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GENERAL PILLARS

 ENGINEERING - is the science of measuring

traffic and travel, the study of basic laws relative
to the traffic flow and generation, and the
application of this knowledge to the professional
practice of planning, and the operating traffic
systems to achieve safe and efficient movement
of persons and goods.

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 ENFORCEMENT - refers to the action taken
by the police such as arrest, issuance of traffic
citation ticket, and giving of warning to erring
drivers for the purpose of deterring and
discouraging and preventing such violation .

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 EDUCATION - teaching children about the
broad range of transportation choices,
instructing them in important lifelong bicycling
and walking safety skills and launching driver
safety campaigns in the vicinity of schools.

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SUBSIDIARY PILLARS

 ENVIRONMENT - is the study of dealing with

potentially disastrous population explosion,
changes in the urban environment due to scale
and density of a new urban concentration and
new activities carried out, air and water
pollution, and crowding, especially the transport
congestion resulting from it.

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 ECONOMICS - on the other hand, is the
study how people choose to use scarce or
limited productive commodities and
distribute them for consumptions.

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AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC
1. Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory
Board(LTFRB)
-Tasked to regulate transport route regulate franchising, prescribe fare rates,
investigate traffic cases, perform judicial function, promulgate rules,impose
and collect fees, formulate and enforce rules and regulation for transport
operation for promotion of safety and convenience of public,coordinate with
concerned agencies and enforce E.O. NO 125,124-A and E.O. 202 dated
June 19,1987
2. Land Transportation Office (LTO)
- tasked to enforce laws, rules and regulation governing the registration of
motor vehicles, operation of motor vehicle and traffic rules and
regulation as provided by RA 4136 as amended

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3. Department of Transportation and Communications
-In charge of planning programs coordinating implementing and perform
administrative function and promotion development and regulation of
dependable and coordinated network of transportation and
communication in order to have fast, safe, efficient and reliable postal
transportation and communication services (EO No. 125.)
4. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
-created under RA. 7924 and sets policies concerning traffic
in Metro Manila, coordinates and regulates implementation
of program related to traffic

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5. Congress and Local Council
- the branch of government primarily tasked to create laws for the welfare of the
public
6. Judiciary
- the branch of government that interprets the law through adjudication of cases
7. PNP- Traffic Management Group (TMG)
-the basis service of the PNP tasked to direct and control traffic, perform
accident investigation, enforce the laws and issue citations. NPC Resolution
No. 2008-262 Approving the renaming of the PNP - Traffic Management Group
(TMG) into PNP Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) (May 5, 2008)

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AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
1. Department of Public Works and Highways
-has responsibility of determining traffic flow planning approval of program and budget
finding of construction and maintenance of road and instrument.
2. Local Public Works and Engineering Offices
-local government units and instrumentalities that have the same function as the
DPWH perform such powers within their territorial boundary

AGENCIES INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC EDUCATION

1. Schools (Public and Private) Education
Elementary- tasked to educate children to obey traffic rules through their programmed
curricula.
Secondary- tasked to educate students in obeying the traffic rules by imposing school
policies intended for the welfare of the students.
Higher Education- they offer subjects on driving and traffic safety course or any allied
subjects
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2. Public information Programs
-Responsibilities and conduct courses to private and public agencies and
persons, stressing traffic safety subjects
3. Citizen Support Group/Non-Government Organizations.

AGENCIES INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC EDUCATION

2. Public information Programs
-Responsibilities and conduct courses to private and public agencies and
persons, stressing traffic safety subjects
3. Citizen Support Group/Non-Government Organizations.

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2. Public information Programs
-Responsibilities and conduct courses to private and public agencies and
persons, stressing traffic safety subjects
3. Citizen Support Group/Non-Government Organizations.

AGENCIES INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT

1. Commission of Population
2. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
3. Local Government Agencies
4. Citizen Support Group/Non-Government Organizations
5. All other agencies responsible

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AGENCIES INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC ECONOMICS
1. Banking Institutions
2. Citizen Support Group/Non-Government Organizations
3. All other agencies responsible

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TRAFFIC DIRECTION AND CONTROL (TDC)

 Personnel will keep in mind their own safety when

manually directing traffic. All personnel assigned or
authorized to direct traffic will use uniform signals
and gestures to enhance driver and pedestrian
recognition of, and response to, directions. The voice
commands, signalling aids, hand motions or gestures
displayed by personnel should elicit a reasonable and
immediate response from drivers and pedestrians.

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USING WHISTLES
A whistle may be used in conjunction with arm and
hand signals to gain the attention of drivers and
pedestrians in the following manner:
1. One long blast coupled with the hand signal for STOP.
2. Two short blasts coupled with the hand signal for GO.
3. Several short blasts to get the attention of a driver or
pedestrian who does not respond to a given signal.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER IN CONDUCTING TDC

 PROPER GESTURE/PERSONAL
APPEARANCE
 PROPER HAND SIGNAL
 TIME INTERVAL
 MAXIMUM TOLERANCE

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TRAFFIC SIGNS – a device mounted or
on a portable support where a message is
conveyed by means of words or symbols,
officially erected or installed for the
purpose of regulating, warning and
guiding traffic.

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 Importance of Traffic Management Signals

– It ensures the safety of passengers, drivers, and pedestrian

– It ensures the order of the traffic movement at an intersection

– It helps in the reduction of the frequency and severity of some types of accidents

– It tells people when to go or when to stop, thus making it beneficial in maintaining

the order on the road

– It prevents total gridlock on a day-to-day basis

– Reduces the number of accidents as well as fatalities.

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 TRAFFIC LIGHT

RED-Stop

YELLOW-Prepare to Stop

GREEN-Go

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What Does Each Color in a Traffic Signal Mean?
Red Traffic Signal:
- A red traffic light means stop. When approaching a red light at an intersection,
the driver should come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. If there is not a
marked stop line, the driver should stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no
crosswalk, the driver should stop before entering the intersection .

Flashing Red Traffic Signal:

- Stop, yield the right-of-way to traffic within the intersection or crosswalk and
proceed when safe. This sign is used at intersections when a stop sign alone is
hard to see or where additional emphasis on the stop sign is needed. Flashing red
traffic signals are also used at railroad crossings to warn of approaching trains.

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Note: Turning Right or Left on Red
If there no sign posted designating otherwise, you may make a right
turn at a red light. You also may make a left turn at a red light
when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street that
has traffic moving to the left. In both instances, drivers must come to
a complete stop behind the stop line and yield the right-of-way
to pedestrians and cross-traffic before turning.

Yellow Traffic Signal:

-The yellow light warns that the signal is changing from green to
red. When the red light appears, you may not enter the intersection.

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Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal:
- A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means to
proceed with caution.

Green Traffic Signal:

- Yes, green means go, but go after yielding the right-of-way
to any pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection or crosswalk.

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DANGER WARNING SIGNS – intended
to warn road user of a danger on the
road and to inform them of its nature.

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 Slippery Road Falling Rocks

No Entry for
Animal Drawn
Vehicles

Pedestrian Crossing Dangerous Double Bend

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INFORMATIVE SIGNS – intended to
guide road user while they are
travelling or to provide them with other
useful information.

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REGULATORY SIGNS
-intended to inform road user of
special obligation, instruction or
prohibitions which they must comply.
-include Stop Signs, Yield Signs, Speed
Limit Signs, Do Not Enter, Handicapped,
One Way Signs and HOV Signs

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 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
The Art of MV Plate Spotting
A. Regular MV Plates
Denomination L
Region &Year Model U
Letter Series J
Number Series 3
Registration Week 6
Registration Month 8
Denomination indicates classification of Motor Vehicle such as TX (Taxi), UV
(Utility Vehicle), M (Medium). (See hand-out)

Region and Year Model features:

Regular Plates contains all letters of the alphabet excluding I, O and Q.

1st control letter designates Regional Registration Code.

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 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
The Art of MV Plate Spotting
A. Regular MV Plates
Registration week and Registration month are the
last 2 digits which are indicative of Motor Vehicle
Registration schedule.

Example: Registration Week – 6

Registration Month – 8

Meaning, the vehicle is registered in August and must be renewed

on the second week of the said month.

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 A. Newly designed license plate:
A.1. For four-wheeled vehicles ( 3 alpha characters and 4 numeric characters)

A.2. For two-wheeled vehicles ( 2 alpha characters and 5 numeric characters)

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Protocol/high-ranking government plates
These plates are green D or DD plates reserved for the top government
officials of the Republic of the Philippines.

•1 – President
•2 – Vice President
•3 – President of the Senate
•4 – Speaker of the House of Representatives
•5 – Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
•6 – Cabinet Secretaries
•7 – Senators
•8 – Representatives (Congressmen)
•9 – Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
•10 – Presiding Justice and other Justices of the Court of Appeals

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•11 – Chairman, Commission on Elections
•12 – Cabinet Undersecretary
•13 – Solicitor-General
•14 – Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Chief
of the Philippine National Police
•16 – Regional Trial Court Judges (e.g. 16*NCR
•17 – First Level Courts (Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial
Court, Municipal Trial Court in Cities and Shari'ah Circuit courts),
added by Memorandum Order No. 297 signed by President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo on March 2, 2009, assistant city prosecutors, district
prosecutors and chief city prosecutors with initials of 17*ACP (court branch
number)

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 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
A traffic accident is an occurrence on a road, street or highway involving
one or more motor vehicles that usually result in death, physical injury
or damage to property.

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SKETCH – is a drawing that is done quickly without a lot of details.

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MEASUREMENT – to establish the distance between two or more
things.

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PHOTOGRAPH – a picture or image that is a result of using a camera

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TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

3 I’s OF INVESTIGATION
 INFORMATION/INTERVIEW
 INTERROGATION
 INSTRUMENTATION

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 INFORMATION – data gathered from other persons, the victim and
from other records such as public records, private records, Modus
operandi which are pertinent concerning the commission of crime or
criminal activities.

 INTERROGATION – is a skillful questioning of witnesses and

suspects. It is a process of obtaining admission or confession from
those suspects who have committed a crime. It is confrontational in
nature which means that the suspect is confronted about his
participation in the commission of the offense.

 Instrumentation – Also called as Criminalistics or Forensic Science. - It

is a scientific examination of real evidence, application of instrument
and methods of the physical sciences in detecting crime.

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GENERAL RULE – NEVER ALTER ANYTHING UNLESS SKETCHED,
PHOTOGRAPHED AND MEASURED.

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Observe the first responder’s rule – for first responder.

First Responder is different from IOC.

INJURED PERSONS– there is PNP SOP in proper

dealing

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TYPES OF COLLITION
 Head on collisions - often have poor outcomes because of the
speed involved when the collision takes place. The typical cause of head-on
collisions is when one vehicle inadvertently strays into the path of an
oncoming vehicle. However, the root cause sometimes lies in a steering
overcorrection after veering to the side of the road as opposed to the centre

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 REAR END
- occurs when a vehicle crashes into the one in front of it. Common
factors contributing to rear-end collisions include driver inattention
or distraction, tailgating, panic stops, and reduced traction due to
wet weather or worn pavement. Rear-end

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SIDE SWIPE

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VEHICULAR ACCIDENT - It is an accident involving motor
vehicle that resulted to the lost of life, injuries and damaged to
property.

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Traffic accidents are extremely confusing events. How
they occur, who or what caused them, and why they
occurred are facts that police must determine. Every
peace officer must know the fundamentals of traffic
accident investigation and know how to prepare
traffic accident reports.

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 TWO EXISTING METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

COORDINATES – which consist in measuring the

shortest distance from each of two reference lines to the
spot to be located.
TRIANGULATION – which is done by measuring the
distance from each of two reference point.

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DOCTRINE OF LAST CLEAR CHANCE

A driver who is in better position to

prevent the accident has the
responsibility of preventing it.

Prevention of accident is the first

responsibility of all drivers.

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Initial Steps. Prompt arrival at the scene of
an accident is essential. Safety, however,
should be emphasized at all times.

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STEPS TO BE UNDERTAKEN AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE

-Cordon the area

-Evacuate injured person to the nearest hospital
-Locate for witness/es – isolate if possible
-Obtain the drivers license of both drivers
-Obtain the MV’s documents
-Sketched the accident scene – conform the drivers

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Location of the Patrol Vehicle. The police vehicle should be
positioned so as not to cause further traffic congestion or accidents.
If necessary, it may, however, be used as a roadblock. At night it
should be parked so the headlights illuminate the entire scene. At all
times the emergency lights should be on to warn approaching
motorists of the hazard.

Establish Traffic Control. Traffic control is essential at the accident

scene to prevent further accidents or injury. Rerouting vehicles around
the accident scene is the most common procedure used. Spectators or
unnecessary personnel should be cleared from the accident area.

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Moving Vehicle And Marking Wheels The decision to
move a vehicle from its final position must often be made
by the police patrol arriving at the scene. When this is
done, the positions of the wheels should be marked on the
ground so they can be relocated for investigative purposes.

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 Under the following conditions, a vehicle must be moved immediately:
When an injured person is trapped in the wreckage and cannot be treated
there.
When a person is trapped in wreckage near burning material, or an area
of potential fire hazard.
When a vehicle position is an immediate hazard to oncoming traffic and
adequate traffic control cannot be established.

AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE INVESTIGATOR SHOULD

DETERMINE IF HE WILL FILE A CASE OR THE PARTIES WILL
SETTLE AMMICABLY.

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Let’s Do the Exercise !!!

(1 Hour)

GROUP WORK

1. Identify specific congested area in your place;

2. List down problems that contributed in traffic
congestion.
3. Come up with an assessment and make a
recommendation on how to solve and control that
traffic problem.

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 T H E E N D

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