MMDA imposes 60-kph speed limit on Macapagal Avenue

**Starex_Gold** · September 5th, 2011 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by altec

fyi, the sportage A/T shifts to 4th at 60kph. Below 60kph, it stays at 3rd gear. Ang hirap naman yan pag 60kph speed limit, upshift, downshift depending on trying to keep to the speed limit. And at 60kph, medyo nakakangawit ang paa kasi alanganin ang apak sa gas pedal.

Is that the new Sportage?

I can cruise 60km/h in 5th gear. Use the sportronic mode

**altec** · September 5th, 2011 11:50 PM

no, mine is the 2009 sportage 4A/T diesel. Maski anong gawin ko iuto ang computer, it will only shift at 60kph

**normanenoza** · September 6th, 2011 10:17 AM

na-experience ko sa 60kph driving at macapagal is very difficult. nakaka-ilang yung lahat kayo mabagal, parang mas prone to accident pa.

**vinj** · September 6th, 2011 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

yup.... a car would naturally cruise easier at between 80 and 95kph depending on the car model. Hence my suggestion of 100kph being a better limit.

Then also limit the buses/trucks to 70-80kph on open highways/roads.

IMO, MMDA should also train its personnel to manage traffic and apprehend... who really needs apprehension.

You don't need a sh!tload of enforcers to manage Manila traffic. Just capables ones (with good pay and training). My personal observation is we see a lot of enforcers, but they report to their posts late and all they do is wave their hands uselessly.

**niky** · September 6th, 2011 10:57 AM

All it takes is radios and roadblocks. Have undercover personnel or spotters positioned in hidden areas in Macapagal with video cameras... then have teams with motorbikes carrying portable barriers to cordon off the area once the race starts. Then round up everyone who was racing at the time using a back-up team with squad cars.

Manpower needed? Maybe a dozen people and three or four vehicles.

Income generated? Probably 18,000 - 25,000 pesos in direct impounding fines, plus license penalties. Good haul for a night's work.

That would make the bust operation self-sufficient in running itself.

**yokknekk** · September 6th, 2011 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

They have a facebook account. Look for "MMDA" and click "like"

wala bang "unlike". :p

**SiRbossR** · September 6th, 2011 10:00 PM

At macapagal, the MMDA pips are positioned right beside the Shell Station and they only apprehend vehicles that are Northbound coming from Coastal Mall to Shell Station. so after you pass the Shell station then you can speed up again.

**ghosthunter** · September 6th, 2011 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by SiRbossR

At macapagal, the MMDA pips are positioned right beside the Shell Station and they only apprehend vehicles that are Northbound coming from Coastal Mall to Shell Station. so after you pass the Shell station then you can speed up again.

Exactly.... useless, pointless and just another money making gimmick for the MMDA.