the MMDA hotline works!

[ephraim]

from my blog entry:

this evening, i was pulled over because of beating the red light. it was still yellow when i crossed but somehow the vehicle i was driving caught their attention. i will not justify my mistake. however, this is about the officer that talked to me regarding this.

they stopped me in the middle of the road and told me that it was reckless driving. i insisted on moving to the side of the road and they asked for my license. i asked how much the fine was. they didn't tell me initially how much, but she told me it was 500 for my "violation", and according to her, "masmahal pa daw sa munisipyo", although it could be arranged, rather bargained for at a lower price *hint hint*.

she told me that my license would be confiscated and the ticket would serve as my temporary license. i refused to let my license be confiscated because from what i know, it is illegal for MMDA officers or for anyone to confiscate licenses. she refused, and i called the MMDA hotline, and asked if that was true. i gave the officer's name to the guy on the line and our exact location, and made the officer talk.

and then, a sudden change of heart--she suddenly told me that i didn't understand what she said, and she insisted that i should understand the conditions first before making any statement. i laughed in my head while my companions were already furious. before letting us go, she said that the fine was lowered ("binabaan ko na yan") from 500 to 150.

the evidence: http://thebassist.multiply.com/video...MDA_corruption

unfortunately, i was not able to capture a video of our first few words exchanged. the idea struck me too late, but there's still evidence of "haggling" in the video i have. if you wait for the video or if you scroll to the second half of the clip, you'll hear her say that.

the confrontation may not be much, but i hope in some way, it will inform you about their limitations as officers. they cannot take your licenses, and traffic tickets cannot serve as temporary licenses. try to call the MMDA hotline numbers listed below if you sense that the officer is being dishonest.

09209389861
09209389875

i have to pay for my fine. however, i still have my license, and they didn't get any money.

[altec]

you paid the 150? What is the violation if 500 was for reckless driving? And the apprehending officer, ano nangyari sa kanya? Lusot? Suspended? Or under investigation?

[ephraim]

i'm about to pay in metrobank. the violation listed was D. T. S., and i have no idea on what that means. as for the officer, i don't know. hope she is under investigation. ang tapang pa niya nung kinakausap niya ako. haha. i'm not ignorant, and i refuse to be. knowledge is the best weapon against these incidents.

[s_quilicot]

i'm about to pay in metrobank. the violation listed was D. T. S., and i have no idea on what that means. as for the officer, i don't know. hope she is under investigation. ang tapang pa niya nung kinakausap niya ako. haha. i'm not ignorant, and i refuse to be. knowledge is the best weapon against these incidents.

so bro, hindi mo binigay license mo pero may violation parin?

[n5110]

buti na isipan mo pang tawagan ang hotline ng MMDA. eh sa makati ba ganyan din ang patakaran? may sariling mundo kasi ang mga kapulisan dun eh.

[1D4LV]

ilang beses na din akong nahuli ng mmda. walang bribes dahil according to my faith, hindi tama yan.

i just pay at metrobank.

[Yoda]

the violation listed was D. T. S., and i have no idea on what that means.

Disregarding Traffic Signs.

Modus na nila yan, they'll initially charge you with Reckless Driving which carries a P500 fine + seminar, hoping na masindak ka. Pag maglagay ka, syempre you get away without any charges. Pag nagmatigas ka, they'll lower the charge to DTS.

[ephraim]

it's against my principle to give in to bribes. kaya nagmatigas ako. fine kung fine. kung tutuusin, masmura pa sa lagay. hehe

[Memphis Raines]

My guess is that at the rate the MMDA is 'apprehending' motorists, Metrobank branches will eventually have a dedicated teller/line to accept payment of fines

Big business!
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[arnielbenz]

buti na isipan mo pang tawagan ang hotline ng MMDA. eh sa makati ba ganyan din ang patakaran? may sariling mundo kasi ang mga kapulisan dun eh.

oo nga sir, at kung pulis ang manghuhuli kanino pwede tumawag if there is a kotong cop at may account din kaya sila sa metrobank?

[J97]

advice lang, you keep your payment receipts (Metrobank). you may need it kapag mag rerenew kayo ng driver's license. baka kasi dipa nila na li-lift yung violation nyo sa computer.

[redorange]

How does the MMDA person know you even called the correct number? LOL You can even do this with a group of friends and have them know in advance that if you call looking for MMDA they will pretend to be from that office.

Driver: MMDA ba ito?

Friend: Nahuli ka ano?

Driver: Meron ako reklamo na gusto ireport.

Friend: Hahaha

Driver: Gusto nyo kausapin yung tao nyo.

MMDA: Sir si Cruz po ito.

Friend: Ano dahilan sa pag tigil nyo sa driver.

MMDA: Sir kasi..blah..blah..blah

Friend: Mali ka. Pakawalan mo yan at mag report ka sa HQ ng MMDA bukas.

MMDA: Opo sir.

MMDA: Sir pwede na po kayo umalis.


Driver goes home with all his money and MMDA looks like a fool reporting to HQ the next day.

[arnielbenz]

Disregarding Traffic Signs.

Modus na nila yan, they'll initially charge you with Reckless Driving which carries a P500 fine + seminar, hoping na masindak ka. Pag maglagay ka, syempre you get away without any charges. Pag nagmatigas ka, they'll lower the charge to DTS.

Sir totoo ba na may SEMINAR pa bukod sa FINE kapag nahuling reckless driving, kasi wala ako nakita na seminar sa list of fine and penalties ng LTO or sabi lang nila yun para masindak yung driver.

[Yoda]

Sir totoo ba na may SEMINAR pa bukod sa FINE kapag nahuling reckless driving, kasi wala ako nakita na seminar sa list of fine and penalties ng LTO or sabi lang nila yun para masindak yung driver.

It's probably the latter. Personally, kahit kelan hindi pa ko naga-attend ng mga so-called seminars na yan. Kapag nahuhuli ako at yan ang ibabanat sakin, I'll stand my ground, ie. sige lang, tiketan mo ko. Pagbigay ng ticket, wala namang nakalagay na seminar.

[CVT]

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they stopped me in the middle of the road and told me that it was reckless driving. i insisted on moving to the side of the road and they asked for my license.

try to call the MMDA hotline numbers listed below if you sense that the officer is being dishonest.

09209389861
09209389875

i have to pay for my fine. however, i still have my license, and they didn't get any money.

Iyan ang masama sa mga nanghuhuli na iyan,- patitigilin ka nila sa gitna ng kalye.... E kung maaksidente ka,- sino ang may kasalanan?....

7404:laundry:

[ronw123w124]

How does the MMDA person know you even called the correct number? LOL You can even do this with a group of friends and have them know in advance that if you call looking for MMDA they will pretend to be from that office.

Driver: MMDA ba ito?

Friend: Nahuli ka ano?

Driver: Meron ako reklamo na gusto ireport.

Friend: Hahaha

Driver: Gusto nyo kausapin yung tao nyo.

MMDA: Sir si Cruz po ito.

Friend: Ano dahilan sa pag tigil nyo sa driver.

MMDA: Sir kasi..blah..blah..blah

Friend: Mali ka. Pakawalan mo yan at mag report ka sa HQ ng MMDA bukas.

MMDA: Opo sir.

MMDA: Sir pwede na po kayo umalis.


Driver goes home with all his money and MMDA looks like a fool reporting to HQ the next day.

OK to ah!, Masubukan nga kapag napaginitan na naman ako ng mga ogags na yan.

[arnielbenz]

It's probably the latter. Personally, kahit kelan hindi pa ko naga-attend ng mga so-called seminars na yan. Kapag nahuhuli ako at yan ang ibabanat sakin, I'll stand my ground, ie. sige lang, tiketan mo ko. Pagbigay ng ticket, wala namang nakalagay na seminar.

Thank you sir at ngayon alam ko na-

[kenzie]

Thanks bro galing mo naka video pa yung eksena hehehe....it pays to know the rules...

eto tanong ko halimbawa hindi ka familiar sa area tapos walang sign na no right turn on red light .. nag turn right ka halimbawa ng red pa yung traffic light kase walang naman sign otherwise tapos ayun may nakaabang pala na buwaya sa gilid na magsasabi na bwal po kumanan ng red light po.... what will you do ?