Increased Fines on Traffic Violations

[Taurus]

[SIZE=3]Stick to road rules, avoid fines, says DOTC[/SIZE]

MANILA, Philippines--The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) denied claims of transport groups that it did not consult them about an order increasing fines for traffic violations.

During Wednesday’s hearing of the House committee on transportation, Daisy Jacobo, chief of traffic safety division of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), said six public hearings were held from 2002 to 2005.

They also presented to the House committee minutes of the meetings and the attendance lists.

LTO Chief Arturo Lomibao and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board chief Albert Suansing, also insisted that the fines were not "excessive," especially if compared with "the loss of lives and damage to property" in accidents arising from traffic violations.

They stressed the DOTC order was not a question of economics.
"If drivers don’t violate (traffic rules), they don’t pay the fine," the DOTC said in a position paper it presented during the hearing.

Rep. Monico Puentebella, chairman of the House committee on transportation, decided to call for the hearing even before the resumption of Congress sessions next month due to the impact the DOTC order on motorists.

The hearing drew transport group leaders who said they were shock at the sharp increases in fines.

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[DonCamote]

Tama lang yan taasan ang multa. Why worry about the fine if you are a law abiding fellow. Isn't this a no brainer - just obey the rules period.

[DBanker]

haven't see the details of violations but sana pinili lang nila ang lalakihan... those that can be considred as "minor" should have smaller increase or does not have an increase at all...

[Altis6453]

I'm in favor, but they should also pass a law raising the qualifications of traffic enforcers and managers. Actually, those who make a living on the roads, like PUJs, PUBs, taxis, etc. should be subject to a higher penalty for every violation with a strike 3-rule (meaning, you won't even get to drive a public utility vehicle once you get booked 3 times for a violation.

[CVT]

Just make sure that the implementation is just, fair and consistent... I have no problems with it....

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[ans_lim168]

Expect howls of protest from the public transport sector, they always say that their meager income is hardly enough for their families and now the fines are going to be raised.

I am in favor of this just to instill discipline on our roads, just let the enforcers be professionals and not some ill-equipped former street sweepers who hardly knows what traffic infractions to slap the erring motorist and worst, one who does not know how to fill up a traffic violation receipt.