O10551-2007 (Providing For The Traffic Code of Cagayan de Oro City) Second and Final Reading

Republic of the Philippines
CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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ORDINANCE NO. 10551-2007

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF CAGAYAN
DE ORO, AMENDING PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) of the City of
Cagayan de Oro in session assembled that:
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Title. This Ordinance shall be cited as the Traffic Code of the City of
Cagayan de Oro, otherwise known as the Citys Road Use Traffic Plan.
SECTION 2. Scope of Application This Ordinance provides for the traffic rules
and regulations on all roads in the City, whether national or local in classification;
pedestrian rules and regulations; vehicles stops and transport terminals; the use of
sidewalks and alleys; road use by all motor vehicles including motorized tricycles and
pedicabs, bicycles, horse-drawn rigs, pushcarts and other forms of conveyances, whether
public or private; day-parking zones and night-parking zones; and in general, such other
rules and regulations hereinafter promulgated in furtherance of an optimum utilization of
the road network in the City of Cagayan de Oro. Where the context applies, the rules shall
also apply to public places.
SECTION 3. Declaration of Policy It is hereby declared the policy of the City of
Cagayan de Oro that:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
the flow of people and goods through the road network shall be as efficient, safe,
unhampered and orderly as possible for the economic and social vitality and
viability of the City;
urban road space is a scarce commodity, the competing use of which must be
allocated for the greatest good and the greatest number through judicious, fair,
participatory and informed traffic management system;
traffic problems and issues must be resolved in a rational manner, guided by facts
and shaped through consultation, collaboration, and coordination with the different
Barangays as well as national agencies like the Department of Public Works and
Highways and the Department of Transportation and Communications;
the public has the right to be informed a priority, and to participate in the
formulation of any measures that may effect their community and traveling habits.
SECTION 4. Definition of Terms When used on this Code, the following terms
shall be construed to mean as follows:
a.
Abandoned vehicle any vehicle unattended for more than twenty-four (24)
hours on a public highway.
b.
Authorized maintenance vehicle any vehicle of the City Government used in

street lighting, traffic signal, highway construction and highway repair and
maintenance works.
c.
Authorized two vehicles any vehicle specially constructed or towing vehicles,

other than trucks and farm or road tractors, which is designated as an authorized
tow vehicle by the City.
d.
Acceleration lane- a speed change lane used for increasing speed and merging
with fast moving vehicles.
e.
Bicycle- any two-wheeled vehicle propelled solely by human power.


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f.
Bicycle path or lane a way established for the exclusive use of bicycle,
including tricycles propelled by human power, but excluding pushcarts and animal
drawn vehicles.
g.
Built-up area a type of street normally characterized by relatively low speeds,

wide ranges of traffic volumes, narrower lanes, frequent intersections and
driveways, significant pedestrian traffic, and prevalence of businesses and houses.
h.
Center- in relation to a thoroughfare, means a line or series of lines, marks or other

indications at the middle of the thoroughfare or, in the absence of any such line,
lines marks, or other indications, the middle of the main traveled portion of the
thoroughfare.
i.
Channelized intersection an intersection provided with islands meant to guide

and limit vehicle movements.
j.
Clearway a length of carriageway generally defined by signs, along which

vehicles may not stop or be left standing at times of the day as provided on the
signs.
k.
Deceleration lane a speed change lane used for decreasing speed, preparatory
to stopping or exiting a fast lane.
l.
Divided road a highway or road with separated carriageways for traffic traveling
in opposite directions.
m.
Driver Any person having control of the directional and motive power of a
vehicle.
n.
Emergency vehicle means a motor vehicle:

(a) conveying members of the police force on urgent police duty,
(b) of a fire brigade traveling to or on duty at any place in consequence of a fire or
an alarm of fire,
(c) being an ambulance or any other vehicle, answering an urgent call or conveying
to a hospital any injured or a sick person urgently .
(d) being used to obtain or convey blood or other supplies, drugs or equipment for
a person urgently requiring treatment which may or may not carry a siren, bell
or repeater horn for use as a warning instrument, or
(e) duly authorized as an emergency vehicle or purposes of this Code by the
appropriate authority;
o.
Footway- that portion of the road set aside for pedestrian use only.
p.
High beam means a beam of light projected from vehicle headlights such that
the main bright portion of the beam thereof rises above the horizontal plane
passing through the lamp centers parallel to the road level upon which the vehicle
stands.
q.
Horn includes any or every device for signaling by sound.
r.
Intersection the place at which two or more roads cross.
s.
Lanes thoroughfare- means a thoroughfare divided into two or more marked

lanes for vehicular traffic.
t.
Low beam means a beam of light projected from vehicle headlights such that
none of the main bright portion of the beams thereof rises above a horizontal plane
passing through the lamp centers parallel to the road level upon which the vehicle
stands.


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u.
Marked crosswalk means a portion of a thoroughfare between two parallel lines

marked across the thoroughfare, intended for use of pedestrian.
v.
Merging- the converging of separate streams of traffic into a single stream.
w.
Motor vehicle means any conveyance designed to be self-propelled, and

includes any vehicle designed to be propelled by electric power obtained from
overhead wires but not operated upon rails.
x.
No parking area means a portion of a thoroughfare between two consecutive

No Parking signs and with arrows pointing generally towards each other or other
appropriate signs.
y.
One-way thoroughfare means a thoroughfare on which vehicles are permitted

to travel in one direction only, as indicated by appropriate signs or signals.
z.
Overtake to pass or attempt to overtake or pass a slower-moving vehicle

traveling in the same direction.
aa.
Parked a vehicle is said to be parked if it is stationary for the period during which
the vehicle is not limited to the time needed to pick up or set down persons or
goods.
bb.
Parking area means a portion of the thoroughfare where parking is permitted as

indicted by appropriate notices or parking signs.
cc.
Reckless Driving a person while driving a motor vehicle fails to take such
ordinary care as under the circumstances it is his legal duty to do to avoid injury to
person or property.
dd.
Pedestrian any person on foot or in a perambulator.
ee.
Public Place any place where the public have access, upon payment or
otherwise.
ff.
Road sometimes called street or highway, means that part of the land surface
designed or used for the passage of vehicles, whether motorized or not, inclusive of
sidewalks and shoulders forming part of the right-of-way.
gg.
Road marking any traffic control device laid out or painted on the surface of the
road or carriageway used to regulate traffic or to warn or guide road users, used
either alone or in conjunction with other signs or signals to emphasize or clarify
their meaning.
hh.
Roundabout an intersection where all traffic travels in one direction around a

central or circular island.
ii.
Separation line a line marked on the pavement of a thoroughfare to separate

traffic traveling in opposite direction.
jj.
Standing a vehicle is said to be standing if it is stationary for the time needed to

pick up or set down persons or to load or unload goods.
kk.
Stop line a line marked across the thoroughfare near a traffic control signal, stop
sign, childrens crossing or intersection.
ll.
Thoroughfare 0 means that portion of a road improved, designed or used for

vehicular travel exclusive of the shoulder and footway.
mm.
Traffic control signal means any device using a word or words, a symbol or
symbols, a colored light or lights or any combination thereof, operated
mechanically, electrically, manually or otherwise by means of which traffic may be
controlled or regulated.


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nn.
Traffic Island a defined area within the roadway, usually at an intersection and
set off above ground level, from which traffic is intended to be excluded and which
is used for control of vehicular movements and as pedestrian refuge.
oo.
Roads and Traffic Administration refers to the Citys organization or office

designated and authorized to perform traffic engineering, planning, education,
and/or enforcement activities.
pp.
Trailer a vehicle not otherwise self-propelled, usually attached to the rear of a

motor vehicle.
qq.
Two way thoroughfare means any thoroughfare where traffic is permitted in

opposite directions.
rr.
U-turn means a movement which causes a vehicle facing or traveling in one

direction to face or travel in the opposite, or substantially the opposite direction.
ss.
Vehicle- means any conveyance or other device propelled or drawn by any means
and includes a bicycle and, where the context permits, includes an animal driven or
ridden, but does not include a train.
tt.
Waiting means a vehicle permitted to remain stationary with the motor running.
uu.
Yellow Box the portion of the intersection marked with yellow lines that should
be kept clear of vehicles at all times.
vv.
Children includes any person sixteen (16) years old and below or those over but
are unable to fully take care of themselves for abuse, neglect, exploitation or
discrimination because of physical or mental disability or condition;
ww.
Conductor or helper refers to a person who assists the driver of a public utility
vehicle in collecting fare from passengers and/or carrying cargoes of passengers;
xx.
Dispatcher refers to a person who solicits passengers and/or facilitates the orderly
loading and unloading of passengers and their cargoes.
yy.
Tinted Glass shall refer to the sides and back glass windows and windshield of
vehicles which are shaded, smoked, colored or stained which hamper the view to
the interior of the vehicle and shall include smoked glass, one-way glass or other
similar type of glass.
zz.
Rural Barangays are those enumerated in Title II of Ordinance No. 4373-94,

otherwise known as the Codified Ordinance of Cagayan de Oro City.
aaa.
Trisikad refers to bicycle with sidecar used for ferrying or transporting passengers,
goods, things or cargoes for a fee.
bbb.
Tricycle refers to motorized tricycle for hire.
ccc.
Slow Moving Vehicle refers to trisikad, tricycle, motorela, push-cart and animaldrawn carriage, whether for hire or for private use.
ddd.
Eastbound Public Utility Vehicles public utility vehicles, except taxicabs,

plying the routes Cagayan de Oro City to Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental or Manolo
Fortich in Bukidnon and further municipalities/cities and vice-versa.
eee.
Westbound Public Utility Vehicles public utility vehicles, except taxicabs,

plying the routes Cagayan de Oro City to Opol, Misamis Oriental and further
municipalities/cities and vice-versa.
fff.
Cargo or Delivery Truck shall include all types of trucks including delivery vans
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ARTICLE II
ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS REPORTS
SECTION 5. Accidents involving Death or Personal Injuries or Damage to a
Vehicle. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of
any person or damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person, shall
immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of the accident and shall remain at the scene
of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of the immediately following
section of this Ordinance. Every step must be taken to ensure that such stop is made
without obstructing traffic.
SECTION 6. Duty to Give Information and Render Aid.- The driver of any
vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to
any vehicle or other property damage, shall give his name, and the vehicle license plate
number he is driving and upon request, exhibit his drivers license to the person struck, or
to the driver or occupant of, or person attending the vehicle collided with, and shall render
reasonable assistance to any person injured in such accident.
SECTION 7. Duty upon Striking Unattended Vehicle The driver of any
vehicle that collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall
then locate the driver and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle, or shall leave in a
conspicuous place in the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of
the driver or the owner of the vehicle doing the striking, together with the license plate
number of said vehicle and a statement of the circumstances thereof.
SECTION 8. Duty upon Striking Fixtures on a Road The driver of any vehicle
involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures adjacent to a road shall take
reasonable steps to locate and notify the person in-charge of such property and shall give
his name and address, and the vehicle license plate number he is driving and upon request
exhibit his drivers license and shall make a report of such accident required by this
Ordinance.
SECTION 9. Report of Accidents.(a)
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of any
person shall, immediately by the quickest means of communication, give notice of
such to the police department or local traffic authority.
(b)
The driver of any vehicle involved in property damage, shall make an agreement to
the persons whose property is involved as the amount of property damage
sustained, provided, however, that is no agreement can be reached between the
two parties, the accident shall be reported immediately to the police department.
(c)
Every Law enforcement officer who, in the regular course of duty, investigate a
motor vehicle accident of which report must as provided, herein either at the time
of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing participants or
witness, shall, within 24 hours after completing such investigation, forward a
written report of such accident to the Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic
Administration.
SECTION 10. Accident Report Forms:


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(a)
The Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic Administration shall prepare and upon
request supply to garages and agencies concerned, forms for accident reports
required hereunder, with respect to the persons required to make such reports and
the purpose to be serve. The written reports to be made by persons involved in
accidents and by the investigating officers shall call for
sufficient detailed
information to disclose with reference to such accidents the causes, existing
conditions and the person and vehicle involved.
(b)
Every accident report required to be made in writing shall be made on the

appropriate form prescribed by the traffic police department and agreed with
national agencies. The report shall contain all the information required in the form,
unless not available.
SECTION 11. Garage to Report .- The person in charge of any garage or repair
shop of which a motor vehicle brought showed evidence of having been involved in an
accident or struck by any bullet, shall report to the police department within 24 hours
after such motor vehicle is received, giving the engine number, plate number, the name
and address of the owner or driver of such vehicle, and a description of the suspicious or
unusual circumstances.
SECTION 12. Accident Reports Confidential. All accident reports in writing
made by person involved in accidents or by garages shall be for the confidential use of the
Police Department or other City agencies having use for the records for accident
prevention purposes, except that the police department may disclose the identity of a
person involved in an accident when such identity is not otherwise known or when such
person denies his presence at such accident. No such report shall be used as evidence in
any trial, civil or criminal arising out of an accident except that the police department shall
or upon demand of any Court, issue a certificate showing that a specified accident report
has or has been made to the police department solely to prove a compliance or a failure
to comply with the requirement that such a report be made to the police department.
SECTION 13. When Driver Unable to Report:
a. An accident report is not required under this Article from any person who is
physically incapable of making report during the period of such incapacity.
b. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of giving an immediate
notice of an accident as required in Section 63 and there was another occupant
in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of doing so, occupant in the
vehicle shall make a report not made by the driver or if the driver is not the
owner of the vehicle, then the owner of the vehicle involved in such accident
shall within 5 days after learning of the accident make such report not made by
the driver.
SECTION 14. Responsibility to Tabulate and Analyze Accident Reports
Without infringing on the authority of the Police, the Roads and Traffic Administration until
shall tabulate and analyze all accident reports and shall publish annual the statistical
information based to the number and circumstances of traffic accidents.
SECTION 15. Copies of Reports to the Furnished to the Office of the City
Mayor.- The head of the Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic Administration shall furnish
true copies of all accident reports within 48 hours from the filing thereof, to the Police, and
the Office of the City Mayor.


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ARTICLE III
CARELESS AND DANGEROUS DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR OR DRUGS
SECTION 16. Scope The provisions of this Article shall apply to drivers, vehicles
and pedestrians on any road or any place.
SECTION 17. Reckless Driving No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any
road recklessly or without reasonable caution considering the width, traffic, grades,
crossing, curvatures, visibility and other conditions of the road and the conditions of the
atmosphere and weather to endanger the property or the safety or rights of any person or
to cause excessive or unreasonable damage to the road.
SECTION 18. Driving a Motor Vehicle while Under the Influence of Liquor
or Incapacitating Drug.- No person shall drive a motor vehicle while under the influence
of liquor or incapacitating drug. For the purposes of this Section, a driver is considered
under the influence of liquor, if, at the time of competent examination performed within an
hour of apprehension of a person, he is found to have in his blood at least 0.60% of alcohol
or, in the case of drugs, if it is reasonably manifest from his actions or behavior that his
exercise of his five senses is physically impaired as to expose himself or the vehicle or
other persons to a danger of accident. The operation of any transport unit, although not
motorized, in the manner stated herein above, is likewise prohibited.
SECTION 19. Mandatory drug or alcohol testing of drivers involved in
accidents. - (a) All police traffic investigator or the inquest prosecutor, depending on
whether the accused is under police or custodial investigation, shall require the drug
and/or alcohol testing of drivers involved in vehicular or traffic accidents within 24 hours
from the time the accident happened.
The drug or alcohol test shall be done in any government medical institution, the PNP
facilities or other government accredited drug/alcohol testing centers at cost of
the concerned driver/s or the owner/operator of the vehicle who, under criminal
law, is subsidiarily civilly liable on account of an offense.
The result of the drug or alcohol test shall become part of the record, which shall be
appended to the traffic investigation report.
No traffic investigation report shall be released by the police traffic investigator or the
inquest prosecutor for purposes of insurance claim unless the concerned driver/s
shall be able to submit the result of the drug or alcohol test within the prescriptive
period supra indicated.
Any traffic police investigator who is found to have failed to enforce the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be administratively charged for dereliction of duty pursuant to
existing rules and regulations.
ARTICLE IV
OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AND SIGNS
SECTION 20. Obedience to Traffic Control Signals:


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a.
Every person shall at all times observe and comply with the instructions of any
traffic control signal applicable to him.
b.
The display by a traffic control signal of

(a) a green circle is an instruction that
a. a driver facing the traffic control signal may, subject to the provisions of this
Article, proceed straight ahead, turn left or turn right unless a signal at such
place prohibits either such turn. Vehicles turning right or left shall give way
to any opposing traffic and/or pedestrians.
b. A green signal and walking man symbol is an instruction that a pedestrian
facing the traffic control signal may proceed across the thoroughfare;
(b) an amber circle alone is an instruction that
a. a driver facing the traffic control signal shall not proceed beyond the stop
line, or in the absence of a stop line, the traffic control signal itself, unless
his vehicle is so close to the stop line or traffic control signal when the color
amber first appears that he cannot safely stop his vehicle before passing the
stop line or traffic control signal;
b. a pedestrian facing the traffic control signal shall be obstruct vehicles
entering or approaching the intersection;
(c) a red circle alone is an instruction that
a. a driver facing the traffic control signal shall not proceed straight ahead or
turn left beyond the stop line, or in the absence of a stop line, shall not
proceed straight ahead or turn left beyond the traffic control signal itself;
b. a pedestrian facing the traffic control signal shall not obstruct vehicles
entering or approaching the intersection;
(d) a red square and standing man signal is an instruction that a pedestrian facing
the traffic control signal shall not enter upon the thoroughfare;
(e) a green arrow is an instruction that a driver facing the traffic control signal may
proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow;
(f) an amber arrow is an instruction that a driver facing the traffic control signal
shall not for the purpose of proceeding in the direction indicated by the amber
arrow, proceed beyond the stop line or, in the absence of a stop line, shall not
enter the intersection at or near which the traffic control line or the intersection
when the amber arrow first appears that he cannot safety stop his vehicle
before passing the stop line or entering the intersection;
(g) A red arrow is an instruction that a driver facing the traffic control signal shall
not for the purpose of proceeding in the direction indicted by the red arrow
proceed beyond the stop line or, in the absence of a stop line, shall not enter
the intersection at or near, which the traffic-control signal is erected.
SECTION 21. Obedience to Signs Traffic signs installed shall be obeyed by

motorist at all times. For purposes of this Article:


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(a) A driver shall not cause his vehicle to turn at any intersection contrary to the
instruction to turn on any No Turns, No Left Turn, No Right Turn or No U-turn
signs erected to face an approaching driver at or near the intersection.
(b) Where a One Way sign is erected to face a driver entering a thoroughfare to face an
approaching driver, the driver shall not proceed on that thoroughfare beyond the
sign.
(c) Where a No Entry sign is erected over or adjacent to thoroughfare to face an
approaching driver, the driver shall not proceed on that thoroughfare beyond the
sign.
(d) Where a No Overtaking or Passing sign is to face an approaching driver, the driver
shall not overtake or pass a vehicle traveling the same direction.
(e) Where a No Overtaking on Bridge sign is erected near a bridge to face an
approaching driver, the driver shall not overtake a vehicle on the bridge;
(f) a driver shall not drive a vehicle and its load, including trailer attached to it, when it
exceeds the weight indicated on the bridge load limit sign facing the driver.
(g) Where a Keep Right sign is erected to face an approaching driver, the driver shall
pass to the right of the sign;
(h) Where a Keep Left sign is erected to face an approaching driver, the driver shall pass
to the left of the sign.
(i) Where a Stop sign is erected to face a driver who is approaching or has entered an
intersection, the driver shall;
(a)
(b)
Stop his vehicle before reaching and as near as practicable to the stop line
associated with the sign or, in the absence of a stop line, at the point
nearest the first intersecting thoroughfare where he has a clear view of
traffic approaching the intersection; and
On reaching and after passing such sign, give way to any vehicle which is
entering or within or leaving the intersection, except where that vehicle:
a.
is facing or has passed a Stop sign or a Give Way sign erected at
the intersection, and
(ii) is about to turn, or is turning at the intersection.
(j) Where a Give Way (or Yield) sign erected to face a driver who is approaching or has
entered an intersection, the driver shall on reaching or after passing such sign give
way to any vehicle which is entering or within or leaving the intersection road, except
where that vehicle;
i.
ii.
is facing, or has passed a Stop sign or Give Way sign erected at the
intersection, and
is about to turn, or is turning at the intersection;
(k) Where a Give Way sign is erected to face a driver approaching a bridge, the driver
shall not pass the sign while any vehicle traveling in the opposite direction is
between the sign and far end of the bridge.
(l) Where a NO U-Turn sign is erected adjacent to a thoroughfare to face an approaching
driver, the driver, shall not make a U-Turn while he is between the sign and the far side
of the first intersection beyond the sign, nor shall a driver who enters the thoroughfare
between the sign and the intersection and travels towards the intersection make a UTurn before he has passed the intersection.
SECTION 22. Exemptions for Emergency Vehicles - The driver of any
emergency vehicle may, when it is expedient and safe to do so:


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(a) on a sounding siren, bell or repeater horn, proceed, pass a traffic control signal
displaying a red or amber circle or a red amber arrow or proceed contrary to the
direction or instruction of any traffic control devices;
(b) on a sounding siren, bell or repeater horn, drive in any direction or any part of a
road or overtake or pass on either side of another vehicle; stop, leave waiting or
park the vehicle at any place at any time; or
(c) exceed the speed limits prescribed under this Ordinance.
ARTICLE V
TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS
SECTION 23. Erection and Interference with Traffic Control Items:
(a)
(b)
No person shall, except when duly authorized by the proper authority, erect,
establish or display on any road or in the view of any person on any road, or
interfere with, alter or take down, any traffic control sign or item.
No person shall erect, establish, place, maintain, or display on any road or in the
view of any person on any road anything which purports to be or is an imitation of
or similar to any traffic control sign or item, or which interfere with the
effectiveness of or prevents an approaching driver from clearly distinguishing the
whole or part of any traffic control item, or distracts his attention from any traffic
control sign or item.
SECTION 24. International road sign standard.- All traffic signs to be

installed within the limits of Cagayan de Oro shall conform with the International Road
Sign Standard, indicating the Ordinance and/or Executive Order Number that mandates
the installation.
SECTION 25. Limits on Operation of Signs. Any sign associated with a No
Parking Area, No Waiting Area, or Parking Area or any sign of a kind referred herein
shall be limited in its operation and effect in respect of days, periods of the day, classes of
vehicles or circumstances to the extent (if any) shown on the sign.
SECTION 26. Traffic Control Signs or Items to be Operative:
(a)
(b)
Where any traffic-control sign or item of a kind referred to in this article exists on
road, it shall be effective and operative as a traffic-control item duly established for
the purpose under this Code.
Any traffic-control or item which substantially conforms to the requirements of this
Section with respect to dimensions, shape, color, position, direction, angle or any
other features of traffic-control signs or items of any kind shall be deemed to be
traffic-control sign or item of that kind.
SECTION 27. Use of Sirens, Dazzling Lights, Similar Gadgets No private

person shall use or cause to be used sirens, bells, horns, whistles or similar gadgets that
emit exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including dome lights and emergency red
flashing lights installed in either front or rear, and emergency red light blinkers and other
similar signaling or flashing devices that actually impede and confuse traffic and which
are inconsistent with sound traffic discipline and control on the roads.


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ARTICLE VI
GENERAL DRIVING RULES
SECTION 28. Keeping as Far Right as Practicable.- Unless otherwise provided
for in this Code, a driver shall keep his vehicle so close as practicable to the right boundary
of the thoroughfare except where there are two or more lanes marked on the thoroughfare
available exclusively for traffic in the direction in which he is traveling.
SECTION 29. Overtaking:
(a)
When overtaking a moving vehicle, a driver shall pass to the left of that vehicle and
shall not drive in front of it until his vehicle is safely clear; Provided, That, where a
thoroughfare has two or more marked lanes, vehicles traveling in one of those
lanes may overtake and pass to the right of a vehicle traveling in another of those
lanes, if traffic conditions permit him to do so with safety.
(b)
A driver overtaking a vehicle making or apparently about to make a left turn shall
pass to the right of it.
(c)
When overtaking a vehicle on a two-way thoroughfare:

a.
If the thoroughfare is not divided into three lanes, a driver shall not drive to
the left of the center of the thoroughfare, unless the left side of the
thoroughfare is free of oncoming traffic far enough ahead to permit the
overtaking movement to be completed in safety.
b.
If the thoroughfare is divided into three lanes, a driver shall not drive in the
center lane unless that lane is free of oncoming traffic far enough ahead to
permit the overtaking movement to be completed in safety.
SECTION 30. Passing Vehicle.- A driver passing a vehicle traveling in the

opposite direction shall keep to his right relative to that vehicle.
SECTION 31. Giving Way to Overtaking Vehicles. Except where overtaking on
the right is permitted, the driver of a vehicle being overtaken shall not increase the speed
of his vehicle until it has been completely passed by the overtaking vehicle, and shall yield
in favor of the overtaking vehicle upon the driver of the overtaking vehicle sounding
and/or signaling a warning instrument.
SECTION 32. Drivers Not to Obstruct Traffic. A person shall not, without
proper cause, drive a vehicle abnormally slow or in such other manner as to obstruct,
hinder, or prevent the free passage of any person or vehicle. In a thoroughfare with two or
more lanes in the same direction, lane hugging or occupancy of more than one lane for a
length of time not called by traffic conditions shall be considered as an obstruction.
SECTION 33. Driving in Lanes on Thoroughfare:
(a)
A driver shall drive his vehicle as nearly as practicable entirely within single marked
lane or a single line of traffic and shall not move literally from such lane or line of
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(b)
A driver traveling along a marked lane any boundary of which is a single unbroken
line shall not permit any part of his vehicle to cross that line, except when safety
demands otherwise.
SECTION 34. Driving Through Roundabouts or Rotundas A driver passing

through a traffic roundabout shall drive to the right of the central traffic island.
SECTION 35. Keeping Right of Double Yellow Lines Where a thoroughfare is
marked with a double yellow longitudinal line comprising of yellow continuous lines; or a
yellow continuous line on the right of a white broken line; a driver shall not permit any
portion of his vehicle to travel on or over or to the left of the double yellow longitudinal
line.
SECTION 36. Driving in Bicycle Lanes Motor vehicle are prohibited from being
driven or parked or any lane of a public street or path reserved exclusively for bicycles and
provided with a sign bearing a symbol of bicycle.
SECTION 37. Driving in Reserved Lanes In order to encourage efficiency in
the use of road space, specific lanes of a major thoroughfare may be reserved for certain
types of vehicles such as public utility buses, jeepneys and other high occupancy vehicles.
Vehicles not otherwise mentioned in the signs posted therein are prohibited, at times and
days indicated, from being driven in those reserved lanes.
SECTION 38. Driving Over a Yellow Box A portion of an intersection marked
with a yellow box must always remain unobstructed and open for passage. A driver must
not enter a yellow box if his exist road or lane from it is not clear, or if he cannot cross and
go beyond the boundaries of the box in time before the traffic signal turns to red.
ARTICLE VII
RIGHT OF WAY
SECTION 39. Giving Way at Intersection:
(a)
A driver approaching or passing through an intersection shall exercise special care

and where appropriate shall drive at a reduced speed.
(b)
Except as provided in paragraph (c) (i) and (ii) of this Section, the driver of a vehicle
which is approaching an intersection from one thoroughfare shall give way to any
vehicle which has entered the intersection except that where the two vehicles
have entered at the same time, the driver which has the other vehicle on his right
shall give way.
(c)
(i)
Where traffic-control signals are erected at or near an intersection,

paragraph (b) above shall not apply to a driver proceeding in accordance
with the instruction of any such signal.
(ii)
Paragraph (b) above shall not apply to the driver of a vehicle having another
vehicle on his right at an intersecting thoroughfare where that other vehicle
is facing or passed a Give Way or Stop sign.
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(a)
Subject to the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 and Article VII, Section 6, a driver
who intends to turn, is turning or has turned to the left at an intersection, shall give
way to any vehicle which has entered or is approaching the intersection from the
opposite direction.
(b)
A driver turning to the right or left at an intersection shall give way to all
pedestrians.
(c)
A driver making a U-turn shall give way to all other vehicles and to all pedestrians.
(d)
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the provision of Section 1 of this

Article shall apply to turning vehicles.
SECTION 41. Giving Way To or From Parked Vehicles-
(a)
A driver who is about to drive or is driving a vehicle into or out from a parking area
or the boundary of a thoroughfare shall give way to all other vehicles.
(b)
A driver shall not move in reverse out of a parking area and cross the center of a
thoroughfare, unless traffic conditions permit him to do.
SECTION 42. Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles A driver shall give way and
make reasonable effort to give clear and uninterrupted passage to every emergency
vehicle sounding a siren, bell or repeater horn, or using other signals to indicate an
emergency.
SECTION 43. Entering or Leaving a Road:
(a)
(b)
A driver entering an abutting road shall

(a)
except when proceeding pursuant to an instruction of a traffic control signal, a

traffic policeman, a traffic aide or duly authorized traffic enforcers, give way to
all vehicles traveling in either direction along the road;
(ii)
Give way to all pedestrians on the road;
A driver leaving a road to enter land abutting shall give way to all vehicles traveling
in the opposite direction and to all pedestrians on the road.
SECTION 44. Roundabouts or Rotundas:
(a)
In a roundabout or rotunda, the first vehicle to enter takes precedence over a

vehicle approaching or about to enter. Hence, the driver of a vehicle entering a
roundabout shall give way to any vehicle on this immediate left unless otherwise
indicated.
(b)
Within the rotunda, the driver must give way to vehicles intending to leave the
nearest exit point.
ARTICLE VIII
SPEED RESTRICTION
SECTION 45. Speed Limits.-
(a)
No person shall operate, run or drive a vehicle on any street in this city, at rate of
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(b)
No person shall drive any vehicle on any street of the City of Cagayan de Oro
recklessly or without, reasonable caution considering the width, traffic, grades,
crossing, curvatures, visibility and other atmosphere and weather or so as to
endanger the property or the safety or right-of-way of any or so to cause excessive
or unreasonable damage to the streets.
(c)
Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the rates of speed of vehicles
shall under no circumstances exceed the respective values given in the following;
Place
Passenger car and

motorcycles
Kilometer Per Hour
On all streets within the poblacion
30
From the City Hall to Carmen
30
From Licoan to Macabalan
40
Within the distance of 4 kilometers from Licoan

on the Bugo road
30
On Through Street or main streets enumerated

under this order or boulevards, clear of traffic,
with no blind corners when so designated.
50
On City streets with light traffic when not

designated Thru Streets.
30
Through
crowded
streets
approaching
intersection at blind corners passing other
vehicles which are stationary, or for similar
dangerous circumstances.
20
Upon approaching a pedestrian lane.
20
School zone (50 meters from the designated

pedestrian lane/s)
20 (within Poblacion)
30 (along Highway)
The rates of speed hereinabove prescribed shall not apply to the following:
a.
A Physician or his driver when the former responds to emergency calls.
b.
The driver of a hospital ambulance on the way to and from the place of
accident or other emergency.
c.
Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person for emergency treatment to a

hospital, clinic or any other similar place.
d.
The driver of a motor vehicle belonging to the armed forces while in use for
official purposes in times of riot, insurrection or invasion.
e.
The driver of a vehicle, when he or his passengers are in pursuit of a

criminal.
f.
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g.
(d)
The driver officially operating a motor vehicle of the fire department;

Provided, That exemption shall not be construed to allow useless or
unnecessary fast driving of drivers aforementioned.
(i)
For animal-drawn vehicles; on boulevards, through streets and on

those with very little traffic, 12 kilometers per hour, on narrow or
crowded streets, bridges, street intersection or crossing, eight
kilometers per hour.
(ii)
For bicycles and other slow-moving vehicles. The maximum rates of

speed shall be fifteen kilometers per hour on boulevards, through
streets and on those with very little traffic, twelve kilometers per
hour on narrow or crowded streets, bridges, street intersection or
crossing.
Drivers of vehicles over-taking any street car stopped for the purpose of receiving
and discharging passengers shall stop the vehicles to the rear of the nearest
running board or door of such street car and keep it stationary until such passenger
have boarded or alighted from such car, or reached a place of safety. Where safety
zones are established a vehicle need not be stopped before passing any such street
car, but may proceed to pass such car at a speed not greater than is reasonable
and proper with due caution for the safety of the pedestrians. These provisions
shall not apply to passing upon the right of any street car.
SECTION 46. Drag Racing/Speed Contest. - No person shall utilize any public
or private street upon which the City has been authorized to impose traffic regulations, as
racing ground or for drag racing/speed contests or exhibition of speed, whether for
animals, bicycles, motorcycles, or all kinds/types of vehicles without first obtaining a
permit from the Office of the City Mayor.
ARTICLE IX
ONE WAY STREETS
SECTION 47. Designation of One Way Streets.-
(a)
Vehicular traffic on any street or highway or portion thereof, maybe designated by

the head of the Roads and Traffic Administration as one-way street upon
Sangguniang Panlungsod approval. If no action is taken by the Sanggunian within
three (3) months after referral, the same shall be deemed approved and included in
the List of One Way Streets shown in Appendix I.
(b)
The Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized to expand, reduce,

amend, or modify Appendix I with the concurrence of the City Mayor and provided
that any change shall be referred to the Sanggunian Panlungsod immediately. If no
action is taken thereon within three months after referral, the same shall be
deemed approved as part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 48. Operating Rules. The driver shall drive along a one way
thoroughfare only in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign.
ARTICLE X
THROUGH STREETS
SECTION 49. Designation of Through Streets and Stop Streets.- (a) Priority
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the City maybe designated by the head of the Roads and Traffic Administration upon
approval of the City Council. If no action is taken by the Sanggunian within three (3)
months after referral, the same shall be deemed approved and included in the List of
Through Streets and Stop Streets shown in Appendix I-A.
(b)

amend, or modify Appendix I-A with the concurrence of the City Mayor and
provided that any change shall be referred to the City Council (Sanggunian
Panlungsod) immediately. If no action is taken thereon within three months after
referral, the same shall be deemed approved as part of this Ordinance.
ARTICLE XI
TURNING, REVERSING, PARKING AND STOPPING
SECTION 50. Right Turns. A driver who is about to make a right turn at an
intersection shall so drive his vehicles that when it reaches the intersection it shall be to
the right of any vehicle abreast of his vehicle and traveling in the same direction, or at the
rightmost lane of the thoroughfare, provided that this Section shall not apply to a driver
whose vehicle is in a marked lane allocated exclusively to right-turning vehicles.
SECTION 51. Left Turns The streets listed under Appendix II are hereby
designated as No Left Turns. The Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized to
expand, reduce, amend or modify from time to time the list as he sees fit, provided, the
RTA furnish a copy to the Sangguniang Panlungsod within one (1) month of any change or
revision. The revised list shall be deemed final if not acted by the Sanggunian within three
(3) months from receipt thereof.
(a)
A driver who is about to make a left turn at an intersection shall:

(a)
Where he is traveling on a two way thoroughfare approach and enter the

intersection so that his vehicle is to the center of the thoroughfare; or
(ii)
Where he is traveling on a one-way thoroughfare approach and enters the

intersection so that his vehicle is parallel to and as near as practicable to
the left boundary or leftmost lane, of the thoroughfare.
However, this sub-section shall not apply if his vehicle is in a marked lane
which has a sign alongside or over it or markings on its surface indicating
that a left turn must or may be made;
(b)
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, a bicyclist who is about to

make or is making a left turn at an intersection may make the left turn so that:
(i)
He approaches such intersection parallel to and as near as practicable to the

right boundary of the thoroughfare;
(ii)
Enters the intersection and proceeds in a straight line until his bicycle is as
near as practicable to the prolongation of the right boundary of the
thoroughfare he is about to enter; and
(iii)
Turns his bicycle to the left and after giving way to vehicles on his left and
right leaves the intersection in accordance with the provisions of this
Section, but when any traffic control signal is operating at the intersection, a
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intersection until the traffic control signal is displaying a green light

indicating the appropriate direction of his intended movement.
SECTION 52. Turn and Stop Signals:
(a)
A driver shall not turn right or left or diverges right or left or stop or suddenly
decrease speed or make a U-Turn without giving a signal as prescribed in this
Section.
(b)
A driver who is about to turn right or left, diverge right or left, stop, suddenly
decrease speed or make U-turn shall signal his intent of doing so for such time as is
necessary to give reasonable warning to drivers approaching from behind.
(c)
For purposes of and without limiting the generality of paragraph (b) above, a signal
shall be deemed to give reasonable warning if given continuously;
(a)
(ii)
(iii)
(d)
while a vehicle is traveling 30 meters immediately before it commences to

turn and during any period when it is stationary before it comes to turn;
while a vehicle is traveling 30 meters immediately before it commences to
diverge right or left; or
while the brakes of the vehicle are applied before it stops of while it is
slowing down;
Any signal required by this Section shall be given

(a)
(ii)
in the case of a signal of intention to stop or reduce speed suddenly, by

means to stop lamp or red lamps; or
in the case of a signal of intention to turn right or left, diverge right or left to
make U-turn, by means of a flashing orange lamp signaling device.
Such signaling device or stop lamp shall comply with the specifications for
that device or stop lamp prescribed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
SECTION 53. Use of Signaling Devices A driver shall not permit a signaling
device on his vehicle to remain in operation after the completion of the turn or divergence
in respect of which the device was put into operation.
SECTION 54. U-Turns The streets listed under Appendix III are hereby
designated as No U-Turns. The Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized to
expand, reduce, amend or modify from time to time the list as it sees fit, provided, the RTA
furnish a copy to the Sangguniang Panlungsod within one (1) month of any change or
revised. The revised list shall be deemed final if not acted by the sanggunian within three
A driver shall not cause his vehicle to make a U-turn (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
where there is a probability of colliding with another vehicle or interfering with the
free movement of traffic; or
on any intersection at which a traffic control sign or signal prohibits a U-turn.
Leave a vehicle waiting in a No Stopping Area, for any purpose;
leave a vehicle waiting in a Parking Area contrary to any limitation in respect of
days, period of the day, classes of vehicles indicated by the inscription on the sign
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Parking Area or leave a vehicle waiting in a No Waiting Area or No Stopping

Area under any of the following conditions:
(a)
(ii)
during anytime that the restriction is suspended by reason of the inscription

on the sign or signs associated with the area; or
if the inscription on the sign or signs associated with the area exempts his
vehicle from the restriction imposed within the area.
SECTION 55. Prohibited Parking, Waiting, Loading or Unloading. - All streets

listed under Appendix IV are hereby designated as No Parking, No Waiting, No Loading
and Unloading. The Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized to expand,
reduce, amend or modify from time to time the list as it sees fit; Provided, the RTA furnish
a copy to the Sangguniang Panlungsod within one (1) month of any change or revision
thereof. The revised list shall be deemed final if not acted by the Sanggunian within three
No person shall park or leave a vehicle waiting so that any portion of the vehicle is:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
between any other waiting vehicle and the center of the thoroughfare;
between the pedestrian zone and the nearest curb;
within six (6) meters of intersecting curb lines
in front of a right-of-way, passage or private driveway;
in front of a footway constructed across a reservation;
alongside or opposite any excavation if the vehicle would obstruct traffic;
on any footway, marked crosswalk or pedestrian crossing;
upon a bridge or other elevated structure or within a tunnel or underpass;
upon an intersection;
on any portion of a thoroughfare on which the words Keep Clear;
Within four (4) meters of the driveway entrance to a fire station;
within one meter of any fire hydrant or fire plug or any sign or mark indicating the
existence of a fire hydrant or fire plug;
within three meters of a letter pillar or letter box unless the vehicle is being used
for the purpose of collecting postal articles from the pillar or box;
on a reservation;
on a bicycle lane;
upon a Bus and PUJ Lane, except that a public utility vehicle may remain waiting
while persons are actually entering or alighting from vehicle.
Upon a parking slot/space specifically marked/designated as For Disabled Parking
Only as mandated by R.A. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled
Persons.
On a crosswalk
In the travel lane of a highway
SECTION 56. Method of Parking Vehicles Any driver who parks or leaves a
vehicle waiting on a thoroughfare shall park or leave the vehicle waiting:
(a)
(b)
(c)
in the case of a road on which vehicles are permitted to travel in both direction, as
near as practicable to the right boundary of the thoroughfare;
in the case of a road on which vehicles are permitted to travel in one direction only,
as near as practicable to left boundary of the road and parallel to the boundary of the
thoroughfare;
so that not less than 3 meters of the width of the thoroughfare between the vehicle
and the far boundary of the thoroughfare is available for the movement of other
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(d)
(e)
in a manner that it does not cause undue obstruction on the thoroughfare; and
where parking bays are marked on the thoroughfare, entirely within the confines of
a single bay;
Provided that paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section shall not apply to a person
leaving a vehicle waiting in a Parking Area.
SECTION 57. Parking Near Grade or Curve No person shall park or leave a
vehicle waiting on or near a crest or curve so that any portion of it is upon a thoroughfare
unless a driver approaching from the rear would have a clear view of the vehicles for a
distance of at least 45 meters.
SECTION 58. Parking on Parade Routes and on Any Special Occasion The
Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized, whenever it deems it necessary, to
prohibit or restrict the parking of any vehicle on either or both sides of any street or
portion thereof, constituting a part of the route of a parade or procession, or on any special
occasion, and also upon any street adjacent thereto by the erection or placement of
temporary signs setting forth such restrictions. When such signs are erected or placed
prior to the parade, procession or special occasion, it shall be unlawful to park or leave
unattended any vehicle in violation of such signs at the owners expense. A traffic enforcer
assigned in the area is hereby authorized to remove, or cause to be removed, any vehicle
left unattended or parked in violation of such signs at the owners expense.
SECTION 59. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited. - No person shall park
a vehicle upon any roadway for the principal purpose of:
1.
2.
displaying such vehicle for sale;

washing, greasing or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by an
emergency.
SECTION 60. Parking Near Fire Hydrants Prohibited.- No driver of

vehicle shall park his vehicle within five (5) meters from fire hydrants.
any
SECTION 61. Parking in front of Residential or Commercial Establishment No person shall appropriate for his exclusive use a parking space allotted in front of a
residential or commercial establishment unless it is privately owned, otherwise he/she
shall pay the prescribed parking fee under this Ordinance.
Installation of signage or markings indicating reservation of its use is hereby
prohibited.
SECTION 62. Loading/Unloading Zones A driver of a truck may park his
vehicle in a Loading Zone when actually taking up or setting down goods, provided he is
present at all times and attending to the same. A driver of public utility vehicles shall stop,
pick up or unload passengers only at designated loading zones. On sections of the road
where there is no prohibition against loading and unloading, he may stop to take up or set
down passengers provided it is 50 meters away from a signalized intersection.
SECTION 63. Officers Authorized to Remove Illegally Stopped Vehiclesa) Whenever any traffic enforcer finds a vehicle standing upon a road in violation of
any of the foregoing provisions, such enforcer is hereby authorized to move such
vehicle, or require the driver, or other person in charge of the vehicle to move the
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b) Whenever any traffic enforcer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or
causeway where such vehicle constitute an obstruction to traffic, such officer is
hereby authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle to the nearest garage
or other place of safety.
c) The expense incurred in the removal of such vehicle shall be charged to the owner
of the vehicle.
SECTION 64. Authority to Dispose of Unclaimed Vehicles The Head of
Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized to recommend to
the City Mayor the disposal of a vehicle that has been taken into custody. Such disposition
shall be at public auction under such procedure, as the City Mayor shall establish with the
approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Written notice of such auction shall be sent to
the last known registered owner by certified mail at least 10 days prior to the date of
auction and said auction shall be held not earlier than 60 days after the date such vehicle
shall have been taken into custody. Any person entitled to such vehicle may claim the
same at any time prior to such auction upon payment of all costs and expenses relating to
the towing and storage of such vehicle as determined by said officer or his authorized
subordinates.
ARTICLE XII
PAY PARKING ZONES AND FACILITIES
SECTION 65. Designation of Pay Parking Zones
a)
The Roads and Traffic Administration is hereby authorized and directed to establish,
mark and designate portions of a thoroughfare as pay parking zones;
b)
The streets listed under Appendix V are hereby designated as pay parking zones.
amend or modify from time to time the list as it sees fit, provided the RTA furnish a
copy to the Sangguniang Panlungsod within one month of any change or revision.
The revised list shall be deemed final if not acted by the Sangguniang within three
SECTION 66. Off-Street Parking Facilities and Transport Terminals:
a)
Off-street parking facilities and public transport terminals may be constructed,

operated and maintained by the City, or by private entities, subject to an
authorization by the Sangguniang Panlungsod upon the recommendation of the
Roads and Traffic Administration and approval of the Mayor.
b)
If so required by the traffic impact analysis, the Roads and Traffic Administration
may also require major commercial developments to incorporate off-street parking
facilities into their building plans, before a Building Permit is issued therefor.
SECTION 67. Pay Parking Charges and Signs Appropriate signs, indicating
the parking charges, the time that such facility is open for business, shall be installed at
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Parking fees shall be collected during the regulated period at rates shown in
Appendix VI. The rates shall be updated from time to time by the Roads and Traffic
Administration subject to approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
SECTION 68. Overnight Parking Overnight parking on local roads not
designated as pay parking zones may be determined by the Roads and Traffic
Administration in consultation with the Barangay Council subject to the approval of the RTA
and concurrence of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Those local roads that may be
designated, shall be limited to residential areas, and shall as much as practicable be on a
one-side parking basis and in no case shall prevent egress or passage. No alley or road
less than three (3) meters in width shall be designated as overnight-parking zones.
SECTION 69. Enforcement of Overnight Parking The enforcement of
overnight parking shall be undertaken by the Roads and Traffic Administration upon
compliance with the following:
a) It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle owner or operator to use portions of any
street, sidewalk or public place as a private garage or parking space, as extension of
his private terminal; Provided, however, that homeowners with motor vehicles may be
allowed to park said vehicles at night on the streets designated as overnight parking
zones upon payment of the required fees, if said streets are not main thoroughfares
and/or are not designated as official routes of public utility vehicles. Homeowners who
would avail themselves of this parking privilege shall pay a quarterly fee set by the
Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic Administration per vehicle to the City Treasurer, who
shall issue the corresponding official receipt therefor. Aside from such official receipt,
said homeowner shall be issued a sticker signed by the City Mayor or his authorized
representative to be displayed conspicuously at the windshield of his vehicle to signify
the grant of said parking privilege under this provision.
b) Overnight parking shall be limited to the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following
day.
(a) No cargo trucks or tractor trailers of eight wheels and up shall be allowed to
avail of overnight parking in any streets of the City except by reason of
emergency repair or which should be accomplished as expeditiously as possible.
Cargo trucks found parking during these hours in any City street shall be towed
to the vehicle impounding area, and the driver required to pay the
corresponding fines.
SECTION 70. Violations in Parking Areas.- Within any pay parking facility, it
shall be unlawful for any person;
a. to refuse or fail to pay the parking charges;
b. to park any vehicle across any line or marking of a parking space or in such position
that the vehicle shall not entirely be within the area designated by such lines or
markings;
c. to tamper or damage any vehicle, other than his own, parked in the same parking
facility;
d. to park any vehicle for the purpose of washing, cleaning, greasing or repairing such
vehicle except repairs necessitated by an emergency or a designated area in
the parking facility;
e. to display for sale or to sell goods or merchandise;
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SECTION 71. Parking Attendants (a) The Roads and Traffic Administration is
hereby authorized to deputize barangay officials and private entities including civic clubs
and associations as parking attendants or aides.
(b)
The RTA in its deputation order shall state the area to be managed by the parking
attendants and prescribed other terms and regulations to preclude any abuse by
deputized parking aides.
(b)
Parking attendants shall help ensure that everyone follows parking regulations and
roads are unobstructed and parking spaces are continually available.
ARTICLE XIII
LIGHTING, WARNING SIGNS, EQUIPMENT, ETC.
SECTION 72. Lights on Moving Motor Vehicles. No person shall drive a motor
vehicle or a combination of a motor vehicle and trailer between sunset and sunrise, unless
the motor vehicle or combination is equipped with appropriate lamps and reflectors
prescribed as mandatory by the LTO to be carried by that vehicle or combination, and the
lamps are lighted.
SECTION 73. Dimming of Head Lights.a)
The driver of a motor vehicle shall dim the headlights or tilt the beam downward
whenever the vehicle is approached by any other vehicle traveling in the opposite
direction:
(a) when the other vehicle reaches a point 200 meters from his motor vehicle; or
(ii) immediately when the light projected by every headlight of the other vehicle
is switched to low beam and shall cause every headlight of his vehicle to
remain on low beam until the other vehicle has passed.
b)
No person shall drive a motor vehicle without the required headlights that capable
of being operated on low beam.
SECTION 74. Lights on Stationary Motor Vehicles.
a.
Subject to the provisions of Article XII, Section 9, no person shall leave a motor
vehicle waiting on a road with a lamp of a power exceeding seven watts lighted and
showing to the front, except while the vehicle is loading or unloading passengers or
is compelled to remain stationary by the exigencies of traffic.
b.
No person shall leave a motor vehicle or a trailer waiting on or partly on any

thoroughfare between sunset and sunrise unless that motor vehicle or trailer is
equipped with:
(i) two lamps (one on each side) showing a clear white light to the front and clearly
visible under normal atmospheric conditions at a distance 180 meters, or where
the motor vehicle or trailer is waiting on or adjacent to the boundary of the
thoroughfare, one such lamp shall be on the side of the motor vehicle or trailer
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(ii) appropriate rear lamps, number-plate lamps, front and rear clearance lamps and
reflectors prescribed as mandatory by the LTO and the lamps so affixed are
lighted.
c.
Paragraph (b) of this Section shall not apply

a. where the street lighting in the vicinity renders the motor vehicle or the trailer
clearly visible at a distance of 180 meters; or
b. to any motorcycle not connected to a sidecar, trailer left waiting parallel to and
as near as practicable to the boundary of the thoroughfare.
SECTION 75. Portable Warning Signs for Disabled Vehicles.
a.
No person shall drive a vehicle on a road, or permit a vehicle to be driven, unless

that vehicle carries a portable early warning device complying with the
specifications prescribed by the LTO.
b.
Whenever a disabled vehicle is stationary on a thoroughfare, the portable early

warning devices shall be placed one to the rear of the vehicle and one to the front
side nearer to the center of the thoroughfare at a distance prescribed by the LTO to
give reasonable warning to approaching drivers.
c.
Nothing in this Section shall affect any duty imposed by this Code to display lighted
lamps on stationary vehicles.
d.
The driver of any vehicle that suddenly comes to a stop on any City street by
reason of some mechanical defect must remove the same within thirty (30)
minutes from the time such vehicle ceased to run, to prevent traffic hazard.
SECTION 76. Lights and Other Equipment on Bicycles:
a. No person shall ride or propel a bicycle between sunset and sunrise, unless it is
equipped with:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
an efficient brake; and

an efficient bell or some other suitable warning device.
a red reflector on its rear; and
a rear mudguard, the rear half of which is colored white.
b. Such lamps and reflectors shall be of the types and affixed in the positions prescribed
by the proper authority and shall be kept clean at all times.
c. No person shall ride a bicycle unless it is equipped with
(i) an efficient brake; and
(ii) an efficient bell or some other suitable warning device.
SECTION 77. Lights on Animal-Drawn Vehicles:
a.
No person shall drive or permit any animal-drawn vehicle or any trailer attached to
it to be in any thoroughfare between sunset and sunrise, unless the vehicle or the
trailer is equipped with appropriate front and rear lamps, clearance lamps and
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b.
All reflectors and lights prescribed under this section shall be kept clean and shall
not be obscured by any part of the vehicle or its load.
SECTION 78. Lights on Towed Vehicles. No person shall between sunset and
sunrise drive a motor vehicle which is towing another vehicle unless a lighted lamp is
attached to the portion of the towed vehicle facing any following vehicle with a power not
exceeding seven watts showing a clear red light visible under normal atmosphere
conditions at a distance of 100 meters which lamp is so placed that:
a.
its center is not more than 1 meter above the ground; and
b.
It is in the center or to the left side of the center of that portion of the towed vehicle
which faces any following vehicle.
SECTION 79. Flashing Warning Lights:
a.
No persons shall drive or leave waiting a vehicle on which, is mounted a lamp

displaying intermittent flashes, except
(i) a lamp displaying intermittent red and/or blue flashes on top of an emergency
vehicle;
(ii) a lamp displaying intermittent amber flashes on top of:
(a) A tow truck or motor breakdown service vehicle at the scene of an accident
or breakdown; or
(b) vehicle being used by a government, public or local authority in connection
with its functions and occupying a hazardous position on the thoroughfare.
b.
A motor vehicle moving or stationary in a hazardous position on a thoroughfare

because of an emergency situation, shall display such flashes from both sides of
the front and rear of the vehicle by means of a flashing lamp signaling devices or
Early Warning Device (EWD); provided, that display of such flashes and the
operation of the EWD are in accordance with the specifications of the LTO.
SECTION 80. Spot Lamps:
a.
No person shall cause or permit any spot lamp or search lamp offered or connected
to any vehicle to be lighted unless
(a) the vehicle is stationary and the lamp is used only for the purpose of reading a
reading a road sign;
(ii) the vehicle is outside a built-up area and the lamp is lighted and use only for
the purpose of reading a road sign.
(b)
the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Section shall not apply if the vehicle is an
emergency vehicle which is being used by law enforcement agencies in the
performance of their official function.
SECTION 81. Mufflers and Noise Controlling Devices. No person shall

operate a motor vehicle on a street unless such motor vehicle is equipped, at all times,
with a muffler or mufflers in constant operation and of sufficient capacity for the motor,
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Owners or operators of motor vehicles within the territorial jurisdiction of the City
shall at all times ensure that their vehicle comply with the exhaust emission standards set
forth in RA No. 8749, otherwise known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 and its
implementing rules and regulations.
SECTION 82. Windshields to be Unobstructed and Equipped with Wipers.
a.
b.
c.
d.
No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield of such vehicle, which obstructs the
drivers clear view of the highway.
Posters or strikers approved by the proper authority shall be placed at the lower
right hand corner of the front windshield.
No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any non-transparent material or object
suspended within the windshield area as viewed from the drivers seat not shall any
person drive any motor vehicle upon the hood of which is attached to any fixture
ornament of any material which vibrates, or swings within view of the driver of said
vehicle.
The windshields on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a wiper for cleaning
rain or other moisture from the windshield and shall be maintained in good working
order.
SECTION 83. Tinted Glass Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any

operator/owner or driver of taxi, PU and public utility jeepney and bus as well as of private,
government and public utility car, pick-up, van, truck and all other vehicles to operate his
vehicle with tinted front side glass windows and windshield within city limits.
This prohibition shall likewise apply to the aforesaid vehicles, which are just passing
by the City.
SECTION 84. Mudguard Regulations.- It shall be unlawful for any operator,
owner or driver of any type or kind of motor vehicle operating in Cagayan de Oro City
with mudguard not in accordance with the prescribed size of the manufacturers
standard. Any improvised mudguards shall follow the following sizes:
(a)
The horizontal allowance of mudguard from the tire shall not be more than two (2)
inches, measured from the edge of the tire. In case of a double-tire, the said
allowance shall be measured from the outer tire thereof.
(b)
The vertical clearance of the mudguard from the vehicle to the road surface shall
not be less than six (6) inches when loaded.
SECTION 85. Horn Regulation Every motor vehicle especially public utility
buses and jeepneys, Motorelas and Trisikads plying within the City of Cagayan de Oro
shall be provided with an appropriate horn or signaling device in good working order;
Provided, That no horn or signaling device emitting an undesirable sounds shall be
installed or used such as:
a)
b)
c)
Exceptionally loud sound

Startling sound (shocking and upsetting)
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SECTION 86. Car Stereo Regulations. It shall be unlawful for drivers of public
utility bus, jeepney, motorela or trisikad to play their car stereos loudly or beyond
tolerable level as to be noisy, earsplitting, deafening or cause disturbance and nuisance.
The installation and use of car stereos or similar devices inside public utility buses
and jeepneys, motorelas and trisikads shall only be allowed under the following
conditions:
a) That only two (2) speakers with the maximum wattage of 20 watts for each
speaker shall be used;
b) That there shall be no tweeter, booster or amplifier accessories installed;
c) That the volume control thereof shall be placed near the passengers, preferably
near the dome light, in order that the volume control can be easily accessible to
them;
d) That no cassette tapes or compact discs shall be stockpiled on the dashboard as
to distract the driver and the view of passengers;
e) That the installation of the stereo and speakers shall be under the supervision of
the Roads and Traffic Administration;
f) That a Certificate shall be issued by the RTA that said installation of the stereo and
speakers have passed inspection and conditions set by this Ordinance. The said
certificate shall be carried at all times in the motor vehicle, Motorela or trisikad
where the stereo is installed and shall be presented to RTA enforcers upon request
for verification purposes.
SECTION 87. Garbage container requirement.- All drivers and/or operators
of public utility vehicles plying the streets of Cagayan de Oro City shall provide
disposable garbage containers inside their vehicles where the passengers can throw
their solid wastes.
SECTION 88. Painting of Tourist Spots Stickers on Rear Side Doors of
Taxicabs:
a) All owners or operators of taxicabs operating in the City shall be required to paste
or attach plastic stickers printed with the name or drawing of any of the tourist
spots in the City on both rear side doors of their taxi units.
b) The aforesaid plastic sticker shall have a dimension of 12 inches x 18 inches.
c) In order to achieve the best design and aesthetically pleasing tourist spot plastic
stickers, the City Tourism Office shall accredit and designate a single supplier
thereof. It shall also supervise in making the design and other specifications of
the said stickers by the accredited supplier.
d) There shall be granted a tax rebate to any operator of taxicabs who will comply
with the provisions of this Ordinance which shall be equivalent to the cost of the
plastic sticker herein required. Such tax rebate shall be granted only once per
taxi cab.
e) No business permit shall be granted to any operator of taxicab in the City who will
not comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.
f)
Operators of taxicabs in the City shall be given six (6) months from the effectivity
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ARTICLE XIV
WEIGHT, SIZE AND LOAD
SECTION 89. Gross Weight, Axle and Wheel Loads. No motor vehicle or
trailer or combination of such vehicles equipped wholly with pneumatic tires, which has a
total gross weight, including vehicle and load, in excess of the requirements prescribed as
mandatory by the LTO, shall be operated or moved upon any public road, street or
highway.
SECTION 90. Projecting Loads on Passenger Vehicles. No passenger type
vehicle shall be operated on any road with a load thereon projecting beyond the extreme
with of the vehicle, regardless of the nature of the property being transported.
SECTION 91. Load to be Properly Secured. No vehicle shall be driven or
moved on any road:
(a)
unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from
dropping, shifting, leaking or otherwise escaping there from, except that sand may
be dropped for the purpose of traction or water or other substance may be
sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining the roadway;
(b)
with any load consisting partially or entirely of loose paper, empty cartons, crates,
or any other material susceptible of being blown or carried by the wind, unless
such load is entirely covered by tarpaulin, net, canopy, or other suitable material,
effectively preventing any part of such load from being blown or carried by the
wind.
SECTION 92. Weighing of Vehicles and Removal of Excess Loads.-
(a)
Any Traffic Officer having reason to believe that the weight of a vehicle and load is
unlawful is authorized to require the driver to stop and submit to weighing by
means of a portable or stationary scales and may require that vehicle be driven to
the nearest public scales in the event such scales are within 2 kilometers.
(b)
whenever an officer upon weighing a vehicle and load as above provided,

determines that the weight is unlawful, the officer may require the driver to stop
the vehicle in a suitable place and remain standing until the portion of the load is
removed as may be necessary to reduce the gross weight of the vehicle to such
limit as permitted. All material so unloaded shall be cared for by the owner of the
vehicle at their own risk.
(c)
Any driver of vehicle who refuses to stop and submit the vehicle and load to a
weighing when directed by an officer shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
SECTION 93. Restricting the Use Over Bridges.-
(a)
No person shall drive or operate any motor vehicle having an aggregate weight of a
vehicle and load in excess of the specified allowable weight indicated over any
bridge in the City.
(b)
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(c)
No person shall drive or operate a slow-moving vehicle as defined herein across

Ysalina Bridge, Marcos Bridge, Kagay-an Bridge and the Kauswagan-Puntod Bridge
from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
SECTION 94. Permit to Move Equipment and/or Load of Excessive Weight,

Width or Height.
(a) No vehicle shall be moved, transported, or caused to be moved through the city streets
having an equipment and/or load of excessive weight, width or height unless a
permit or clearance has been issued by a duly authorized officer of the Roads and
Traffic Administration.
(b) All application for permits required under this Section shall be made in writing to the
Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic Administration of the City and shall contain the
following:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
Description of the vehicle, equipment and/or load to be moved;

Street location or other identifying description of the place to which the
same is to be moved;
Complete designation of the route is to be followed;
Height, width and length of the same;
Time at which the movement of the vehicle will commence and terminate;
The applicant shall have filed with the issuing officer, a certificate of any
insurance carrier certifying that there is a comprehensive automobile
liability assurance policy covering said applicant and his authorized agents
administrators and heirs in case of body injury or death of one or more
persons in any accident or damage to or destruction of property.
(c) The head of Roads and Traffic Administration may, in his discretion change and
designate and her route to be followed or the time during which the movement shall be
made prior to the issuance of a permit.
SECTION 95. Canvass Cover. - All operators, owners and drivers of trucking
services are hereby required to provide with canvass cover, made of strong material
and quality, and such other safeguards, all their hauling trucks loaded with sand and
gravel, other aggregates, and/or cargoes consisting of but not limited to, bags of
cement, fertilizers, cassava chips, saw dust, filling materials and
other cargoes of
similar nature, when entering and using any road or street of Cagayan de Oro City
and to make sure that no spillage of their cargoes may happen while their vehicles are
in transit.
The Office of the City Administrator and/or City Treasurer shall cause the
cancellation and non-renewal of the Business Permit or license of entities engaged
in trucking and/or hauling business unless actual inspection and proof of compliance
of this Ordinance is presented.
SECTION 96. Transportation of Logs:
a) Holding Devices.- Any person owning and/or operating any open truck or trucks or
any other open vehicle or vehicles used in carrying or ferrying logs within the City of
Cagayan de Oro shall install or cause to be installed at least two cables or chains, or
any similar holding device which shall be strong enough to secure and hold fast
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while being carried in transit along the roads, streets, or public highways within the
territorial jurisdiction of the City of Cagayan de Oro.
b) Prohibition.- No person shall transport logs in or across the following streets: Justo
Gaerlan street, Burgos Street, General H. Capistrano Street, Pabayo Street, Osmea
Avenue, Corrales Avenue and the portion of Recto Avenue from the west corners of
the latter touching Corrales Avenue, toward the west; however transportation of logs
is allowed between 9:30 P.M. to 6:00 A.M., along Corrales Avenue, the intersection of
the latter and Hayes Street; thence from said intersection along Hayes Street up to
the intersection of the latter and Apolinar Velez Street thence the latter intersection,
along Apolinar Velez Street up to the intersection of the latter and Justo Gaerlan
Street and thence along Justo Gaerlan Street.
c) Exemption.- The preceding section, however shall not apply to person merely buying
logs from logging concessionaries or other parties lawfully selling the same for milling
or converting them into smaller portions for industrial and commercial uses, provided
that each of the logs hauled or loaded on trucks shall not be more than two thousand
five hundred (2,500) board feet or its equivalent in cubic meters in each truck load
and shall not exceed the capacity of the truck, and provided furthermore, that the
safety provision are complied with.
ARTICLE XV
TRUCK BANS
SECTION 97. Truck Routes and Limited Truck Ban. Cargo trucks, gravel and
sand trucks and other heavy cargo trucks with eight wheels and up, or whose gross vehicle
weights exceed 4,500 kilograms, including tractor trailers or containerized haulers, shall
not be allowed to travel, enter, load or unload cargoes from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. and from
5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the following areas of the city:
(a)
POBLACION AND COGON - The area bounded by CM Recto Avenue starting

from the Ororama Megacenter up to Abellanosa St. in the North, Burgos St. up
to City Hall in the West, Hayes St. in the South, thence to Pres. Roxas St., thence
Yacapin Extension, thence Pres. Quirino St., thence Limketkai Drive, and back
to origin; and
(b)
CARMEN - the area bounded by Agoho Drive in the North, Villarin St. in
West, Masterson Ave. in the South, and Vamenta Blvd. in the East.
(c)
PUERTO MARKET - from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. and from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
daily.
the
SECTION 98. Exemption.- Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article to

the contrary, CM Recto Avenue shall be opened to cargo/delivery truck traffic during
the regulated time; Provided, that the said road shall be used only as transit in going to
the Eastern side to Butuan City and Western side to Iligan City.
SECTION 99. Trucks within the Prohibited Areas.- Cargo/Delivery Trucks
already within the prohibited areas as herein delineated shall, at the time of the
regulated period for them not to enter therein, immediately stop and properly
park in the closest designated parking space available, or when not applicable,
along the shoulder of the road, and shall only be driven therefrom after the expiration
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ARTICLE XVI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE
SECTION 100. License, Motor Vehicle Registration and Other
Requirements:
a) Only persons with license duly issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) shall be
allowed to drive a vehicle;
b) License restrictions must correspond to the type of motor vehicle being driven;
c) Drivers license must, at all times, be with or in actual possession of the license while
driving or operating a motor vehicle. It must be shown/surrendered to traffic enforcers
when demanded;
d) Only registered motor vehicles with proper registration shall be allowed to ply the
Streets; Motor vehicles body number, engine and color must correspond with the
description in the registration paper/certificate of registration (RP/CR) that must be
carried in the vehicle, and must be shown and surrendered to traffic enforcers when
demanded;
e) Driving in sleeveless shirt or slippers, or while using mobile phones or similar device
shall not be allowed;
SECTION 101. Smoking inside PUVs - It shall be unlawful for any person to
smoke cigars or cigarettes inside any public utility vehicle or other vehicle for passenger
hire while said vehicle is being operated along the road, street, thoroughfare or highway.
SECTION 102. Use of cellular phones, etc. It shall be unlawful for drivers of
motor vehicles, except members of law enforcement agencies such as police, firemen
and ambulance driver wherein their use of communication equipment is inevitable, to
use or operate cellular phones, radio transceivers or similar mobile equipment while
driving on city streets and highways.
SECTION 103. Production of Drivers License to Traffic Officer. - No person
shall drive a motor vehicle on the road unless he or she has a valid drivers license issued
by the LTO for that type of vehicle.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Any person who drives a vehicle on road shall carry his drivers license with him at
all times.
Any person driving a motor vehicle on a road shall, when requested to do so by a
member of the traffic force or any other authorized person, produce his license for
inspection and state his true name and address.
In this Section authorized person means a person in uniform authorized by or
under any Act to require a driver of a motor vehicle on a road to produce his
drivers license.
A bona fide tourist or transient who is holding an international license may be
permitted to operate a motor vehicle in the city for the period not exceeding the
expiry date of said license, or in accordance with international agreements to which
the Philippines is a signatory.
A person who knowingly drives a motor vehicle without having secured any
appropriate license is guilty of a major offense, and shall be punishable with the
highest penalty under this Ordinance.
SECTION 104. Student Driver Permit. No person possessing a student drivers

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The licensed driver acting as instructor to the student driver shall likewise be
responsible and liable for any violation of the provisions of this Code and for any injury or
damage done by the motor vehicle on account or as a result of its operation by a student
driver under his direction.
SECTION 105. Registration of Driving Schools:
a) All driving schools in the City shall register with the Roads and Traffic Administration
(RTA).
b) Such RTA registration shall be pre-requisite in the issuance of business permit to
driving schools.
c) In addition to existing training course, all driving schools in the City shall be required to
conduct how to be a better driver and defensive driving course to their student
drivers.
d) No driving schools in the city shall conduct their actual driving lessons during the peak
hours of the day.
SECTION 106. Posting or Display of Fake/Unauthorized IDs Stickers, etc.i.
Only valid and regularly issued IDs plates, stickers and tags shall be allowed to be
displayed or posted on a properly designated part of the motor vehicles.
ii.
Use, posting or display of fake identification cards, plates, stickers, etc. particularly
those with reference to law enforcement agencies, including tampered, marked,
unauthorized and improvised plates, are strictly prohibited.
iii.
It is also prohibited the improper, inconspicuous and improper display and transfer of
plates, and posting of tags and stickers;
SECTION 107. Clearance Required for Change Color or Engine of Motor
Vehicles.- Any person who shall undertake to change color or engine of a motor vehicle
shall first secure a certificate of clearance from the Philippine National Police; Provided,
that no such clearance shall be issued unless the applicant shall present a statement
under oath containing the type, make and serial numbers of the engine, chassis and body
of the motor vehicle.
SECTION 108. Road Worthiness of Motor Vehicle:
A.
Driver or operator of a motor vehicle shall see to it that his motor vehicle is in good
running or road worthy condition equipped with appropriate and functioning safety
gadgets, accessions or accessories (equipment) while on the road, e.g. brakes,
signal lights, tail lights, head lights, stop lights, wiper, side mirror etc.
B.
Dilapidated motor vehicles, together with right hand drives, are classified as road
unworthy or road hazards.
ARTICLE XVII
PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE OPERATIONS
SECTION 109. Conditions of Operations:


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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Operators of public utility vehicles shall not allow another to use their
commercial/business name (Kabit System) nor allow improperly license or
unlicensed person to drive a PUV;
Operators shall maintain their vehicle in clean or sanitary condition and equipped
and painted with the required signs such as for hire, trade name, operators name
and address, etc.
Public utility vehicles, except taxicabs, shall ply their approved routes as stated in
their franchise subject to the provisions of this Ordinance. Authorized routes shall
be properly painted on the PUV pursuant to LTO regulations. Failure or
erroneous/improper painting of authorized route shall create a presumption that
PUV is not plying on its authorized route or it is out of line;
When plying, PUV should carry with it the copy of franchise/CPC/PA for presentation
to traffic enforcers when demanded for verification;
PUVs shall comply with the color coding, vehicle volume reduction program and
similar vehicle volume mitigation programs;
Fare matrix must be conspicuously displayed in the vehicle;
Public transportation shall have designated seats for disabled persons:
(a)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Regular buses shall have at least five (5) designated seats for disabled
persons near exit/entrance doors;
First class, premier, and air-conditioned buses shall have at least four (4)
designated seats for disabled persons near the door;
For regular and air-conditioned city buses, other passengers may use these
designated seats if not occupied and yield them to incoming disabled persons
whenever the occasion arises;
Jeepneys shall have at least two (2) seats, preferably the front seats
designated seats for disabled persons;
For jeepneys, other passengers may use these designated seats if not
occupied and yield them to incoming disabled passengers only if the yielding
passenger can still be accommodated at the back.
The designated seats shall be identified by symbols and signs.

(h)
Drivers of Public Utility Vehicles including tricycles and pedicabs are required to
post their identification Card (I.D.) with 2 x 2 picture containing the name of the
owner/operator and/or driver and their addresses on the front portion of the
windshield of their vehicles.
SECTION 110. Chartered PUVs. Any public utility vehicle, except taxicabs,
which is chartered, contracted or hired on contractual basis shall be required to apply
with the Roads and Traffic Administration for an out-of-line operation and pay the
corresponding fees therefor.
SECTION 111. Accessories of PUVs:
(a)
in addition to existing requirements hereof, PUVs shall be equipped with the

following proper accessions/accessories: light on taximeter and on top of taxi unit,
clean seat covers, interior lights, etc.
(b)
The unauthorized installation/use of jalousies, additional air-con, dim colored lights,

dark glass tints, etc. is hereby not allowed.
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Drivers of public utility vehicles, including conductors, and drivers of motoreal and
tricycles must be duly licensed and in proper uniforms, should not wear slippers
and sandos and, at all times, extend courtesy to fellow drivers and passengers;
Shall not give preference, unjustly discriminate or refuse conveyance for reason of
religion, color, race or creed, lowly station in life, etc., He is obligated to transport
his passengers from point of destination. No trip cutting is allowed;
Shall not allow overloading, overcharging fares nor contract out of line services in
violation of the franchise;
Shall not operate taxi without meter or with un-calibrated or tampered taximeter
seal, broken sealing wire, etc.
SECTION 113.
Prohibited Acts. - Consistent with the national law, the
following acts are likewise prohibited and punishable under this Ordinance:
a) Operation of tricycles, jeepneys, buses or mini-buses as colorum vehicles-for-hire
in transporting passengers and cargoes in this city;
b) Operation of motor vehicle outside of its assigned or designated zone of
operation;
c) Trip-cutting;
d) Over-charging of passenger fare;
e) Refusal to convey passengers; and
SECTION 114. Printing of Plate Number.- All operators of public utility
jeepneys (PUJs), taxicab units, motorela, tricycle and trisikad operating in the City shall
be required to print or cause to print the plate number in bold green figures with a
dimension of one square foot and the name of operator thereof inside the passenger side
or area of said vehicle, particularly at the back side of the drivers seat or front seats in
the case of PUJ and motorela.
ARTICLE XVIII
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ROUTES
SECTION 115. Routes of Public Utility Buses and Jeepneys.- Public utility
buses and jeepneys, including shuttle aircon vans with valid authorizations from the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and whose routes terminate or originate
within the City shall adhere to their approved routes as provided for under Appendix ____.
Without necessarily modifying their authorized routes, the Roads and Traffic
Administration may adjust the turning points and terminal of public utility buses and
jeepneys, prescribe their loading or unloading points, and/or require them to utilize
passenger interchange terminals, if so required by an approved traffic improvement
scheme.
SECTION 116. Route Codes. - (a) For the convenience of the public, there shall
be established a corresponding route codes for every PUJ route in the City using the
descriptive virtues of a good citizen in support to the Declaration of Cagayan de Oro as a
City of Character under Resolution No. 4496-99 and Resolution No. 7676-2006 as
provided for under Appendix ______.
b) The route and route code of PUJs in the City shall be conspicuously painted or
printed on both sides of the PUJ body in the manner prescribed by the RTA or the
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c) In case of PUJs whose route traverses any of the tourist spots of the city, the name
of the tourist spot shall also be painted or printed on both sides of the body of the
PUJ as part of its route.
SECTION 117. Vehicles for Hire with No Fixed Routes.- Public land based
transport conveyances with franchises to operate vehicles for hire with no specific routes
such as Sedan Asian Utility Vehicles (Mega Taxis), Pick-up Van, Station Wagon or Coach
with no fixed routes and service in on a contract basis is prohibited to charge fare in
excess of what is authorized by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
SECTION 118. Route and Franchise Approval (a) No new route and/or new
franchise of public utility vehicle shall be issued by any government agency without the
approval of the City Council and the City Mayor.
(b)
It shall be the duty of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
(LTFRB) to furnish the Roads and Traffic Administration with copies of franchise
issued by the former to public utility vehicles operating in the City.
SECTION 119. Road Use Capacity Limit The number of multicabs-for-hire and
taxicabs operating in the City shall not exceed the road use capacity of city streets and
national highways as determined by the Roads and Traffic Administration or the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
SECTION 120. Routes To and From Westbound and Eastbound Terminals:
(A)
All eastbound and westbound public utility vehicles shall proceed directly to the
Westbound Terminal and Public Market at Bulua or the Eastbound Terminal in
Barangay Gusa, as the case maybe, passing along the following routes:
Provincial Eastbound Public Utility Vehicles:
Inflow
from point origin pass along the national highway, then left
turn towards the access road (Galaxy Road) going to JR
Borja Extension in Barangay Gusa, then right turn to Gusa
Terminal and proceed directly to designated parking bay
thereat.
In the case of public utility vehicles with provisional
authority from the City Mayor to unload student and
employee passengers at the City proper, the same shall
pass along the national highway, then left turn towards the
access road (Galaxy Road) going to JR Borja Extension in
Barangay Gusa and then proceed to their designated
unloading areas.
Outflow -
from the designated parking bay pass along the peripheral

road of the Gusa Terminal in a counterclockwise motion,
then exit to San Pedro St., then right turn towards National
Highway and proceed to destination.
In the case of public utility vehicles with provisional
authority from the City Mayor to unload student and
employee passengers at the City proper, the same shall
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towards JR Borja Ext., left turn towards Gusa Terminal and

from the designated pay parking bay thereat pass along the
peripheral road of the Gusa Terminal in a counterclockwise
motion, then exit to San Pedro St., then right turn towards
National Highway and proceed to destination.
Provincial Westbound Public Utility Vehicles:
Inflow
from point of origin pass along the national highway, then

left turn to the access road going to the Wesbound Terminal
and Public Market in Bulua, and proceed directly to their
designated parking bay thereat.
Outflow -
from the designated parking bay pass along the peripheral

road of the Westbound Terminal and Public Market in a
counterclockwise motion, then proceed to access road, right
turn to national highway and proceed to destination.
(B)
Parking Bay Fee - All eastbound and westbound public utility vehicles shall secure
Parking Bay Fee Ticket from the East- and West-Bound Terminals and Public
Management Authority upon payment of the fees imposed under Ordinance No.
8310-2002, as amended by Ordinance No. 8358-2002.
(C)
Checkpoints - For this purpose, there shall be established checkpoints along the
national highway in Barangay Bulua for westbound public utility vehicles and at
the pedestrian overpass area in Barangay Gusa for eastbound public utility
vehicles to inspect for Parking Bay Fee Tickets as required under Section 3 hereof.
(D)
Composite Team - There shall be created a composite team of inspectors to

implement the provisions of this Section which shall be composed of duly
designated personnel of the Roads and Traffic Administration, the Eastbound and
Westbound Terminals and Public Market Management Authority, Traffic Section of
the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) and Barangay concerned.
ARTICLE XIX
REGULATION ON DISPATCHING
SECTION 121. Dispatcher.- A dispatcher is the one who facilitates the orderly
loading and unloading of passengers and their cargoes. He shall be provided with a
license or permit.
SECTION 122. Qualifications of Dispatcher.- A dispatcher must have the
following qualifications:
For Natural Person:
1.
2.
3.
He must be at least 18 years of age;

He must not suffer from any contagious disease, and for this purpose, all
applicants shall be required to attach to his application a Medical Certificate
attested to by competent government physicians that he is physically fit to
engage in this kind of activity/service.
A certificate from the bus, jeepney or other passenger vehicle drivers or operators
association that the applicant is or will be allowed to act as a dispatcher in their
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President, any person authorized or the particular operator concerned to which

the dispatching service may rendered.
Residence Certificate for the current year.
For Juridical Person:
No license or permit shall be issued to any firm, group or association unless the
following requirements are submitted:
1.
2.
A certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the said
association is registered and that one of the purposes of said association is to
engage in the orderly dispatching of passenger vehicles.
In the absence thereof, a copy of its Article of Incorporation and the Constitution
and By-laws, together with the list of its members, showing that such Articles of
Incorporation and Constitution and By-laws have already been submitted to the
Securities and Exchange Commission for registration.
SECTION 123. Application Fees.- Amount of fees payable by the applicant:
a) For individual motorela dispatcher per annum ..................P10.00/annum
b) For individual license or permit for PUs, PUJs, PUBs ........P15.00/annum
c) For group or association licensing ..................................P150.00/annum
SECTION 124. Area of Operation:
(a) Every license or permit issued under this Chapter shall define the sub-terminal
area where the permittee or licensee shall be allowed to operate. In no case shall
dispatching be allowed on any other place other than the existing sub-terminal or subterminal that may be established.
(b) No license or permit shall be issued for an area or terminal that has been
previously covered by a prior licensee or permitee, unless the latters permit is cancelled
or revoked or the applicant can present written consent or authority from the prior
licensee or permitee.
SECTION 125. Fees or Charges.- A license dispatcher who may engaged in
dispatching for motorela and PUJs shall collect a dispatching fee equivalent to the fare of
one passenger when fully loaded, regardless of distance; Provided, that if the vehicle is
not fully loaded, the fee shall be arranged between the driver or operator and dispatcher
concerned.
ARTICLE XX
DISPATCHERS, CONDUCTORS OR FARE COLLECTORS
SECTION 126. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person, natural or
juridical, to employ, hire or engage the services, or to allow, tolerate or cause the
employment, hiring or engaging of the services of children as dispatcher, conductor,
helper and/or fare collector in public utility vehicles operating in the City, whether said
public utility vehicle is operated by his/her parents, relatives or other persons.
SECTION 127. ID Requirement. - No person shall be employed or hired as a
dispatcher, conductor, helper and/or fare collector of public utility vehicles without first
securing an Identification Card from the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), which
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Birth certificate to prove that applicant is more than 16 years old;

Medical Certificate issued by the City Health Officer that he/she is physically fit;
Barangay Clearance that he is a law-abiding citizen and of good moral standing in
the community;
Recent 2 x 2 colored ID picture;
Residence Certificate for the current year.
Parents consent in case of applicants between 16 to 17 years old.
Attendance in the seminar on traffic rules and regulations and on road courtesy
conducted by the RTA.
The ID Card shall be designed by the Roads and Traffic Administration and shall
contain at least the following information:
i.
ii.
iii.
Name and signature of the dispatcher, conductor, helper and/or fare collector;
Recent 2 x 2 colored ID picture
Signatures of the RTA Department Head and the City Mayor.
SECTION 128. Validity of the ID. - The Dispatchers/Conductors ID shall be

valid for one year to expire on the anniversary date of issuance thereof. The City
Government through the RTA shall provide and issue the ID at cost to the
dispatcher/conductor who shall pay for it at the City Treasurers Office.
SECTION 129. Prohibition on fake ID possession. - It shall be unlawful for any
dispatcher, conductor, helper and/or fare collector of a public utility vehicle to possess or
use photocopy, altered or fake Dispatchers ID. Those found in possession or using a
photocopy, altered or fake Dispatchers ID shall be held liable jointly with the driver of
the public utility vehicle.
ARTICLE XXI
OPERATION OF ANIMAL-DRAWN CARRIAGES, BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES
SECTION 130. Effect of Regulations. The regulations applicable to animal
drawn carriages or bicycles shall apply whenever an animal-drawn carriage, bicycle or
tricycle is operated upon any road or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of such
carriages, bicycles or tricycles.
SECTION 131. License Required. All animal-drawn carriages, bicycles and
pedicabs owned by residents of the City of Cagayan de Oro shall be registered annually
with the Cagayan de Oro Roads and Traffic Administration for issuance of bicycle license
stickers upon payment of One Hundred Pesos (P100.00) to the City Treasurers Office.
No person, whether resident or not of the city, shall operate, ride or propel an
animal-drawn carriage, bicycle or tricycle on any street, highway, alley, roadway, sidewalk
or upon any public path set aside for the exclusive use of carriages, bicycles or tricycles
unless such has been licensed and a license sticker is attached thereto as provided herein.
SECTION 132. Traffic Laws Applicable to Persons Riding Bicycles or
Tricycles.- The provisions of this Ordinance granting right to and imposing duties upon a
driver of a vehicle shall apply to every person operating on animal-drawn carriage, bicycle
or tricycle upon a road or in a public place, except those provisions that by their very
nature are not applicable.
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a) No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle which does not have a permanent and regular
seat attached to it.
b) No person shall ride a bicycle or tricycle that does not have reflectors installed on the
pedal and at the rear attached to it.
c) No bicycle or tricycle shall be used to carry at one time more persons than the number
for which it is designed and equipped.
d) No person shall ride a bicycle without having at least one hand on the handlebars.
e) Whenever a bicycle lane is provided, the rider of a bicycle shall use that bicycle lane.
f) No person shall ride a bicycle within two meters of the rear of a motor vehicle.
g) No person shall drive a tricycle on any national road.
SECTION 134. Towing of Bicycles.
a) A person riding a bicycle shall not attach himself to nor permit himself to be drawn by
any vehicle.
b) The driver of a vehicle shall not permit a person riding a bicycle to attach himself to or
be drawn by the vehicle.
SECTION 135. Riding More than Two Abreast.
a) Except on a bicycle lane where such is permitted by signs or other means, no person
shall ride a bicycle so that it is traveling abreast of more than one bicycle.
b) Paragraph (a) of this Section shall not operate to prevent a cyclist from overtaking and
passing other persons riding bicycle abreast.
c) A bicycle shall be deemed to be abreast of another bicycle if any part of it is by the
side of any part of the other.
ARTICLE XXII
REGULATION OF MOTORELA OPERATION
SECTION 136. Regulation. - No person shall establish the business of motorelafor-hire without securing a business permit or franchise therefor from the City Mayors
Office or any appropriate office and pay the corresponding fees at the City Treasurers
Office.
SECTION 137. Requirement.- Within 10 days from receipt of the application, the
City Mayors Office, City Treasurers Office or any office designated shall issue a clearance
or deny the application if it has exceeded the authorized number of motorela units
authorized to operate in the City. The City Mayors Office or any office that may be
designated shall only issue the business permit or Certificate of Public Convenience,
franchise or provisional authority to operators or owners of the authorized number of
motorela units allowed to operate hereof.
SECTION 138. Number of units to be operated.- The number of motorela units
authorized to operate in the City may be increased by the City Council upon consultation
with the Roads and Traffic Administration.
SECTION 139. Insurance. Owners or operators of motorela shall secure a
Group Accident Insurance or at least a Third Party Liability and Passenger Liability
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ensure payment of liability for injury or injuries or death resulting from any accident.
Such Group Accident Insurance or TPL/PL shall be renewable every year.
SECTION 140. Requirements.- All motorela operators are hereby required to
number their motorela in BOLD GREEN FIGURES of one square foot at the front and
rear and be registered with the Cagayan de Oro Police Office. For this purpose the City
Police Director is authorized and required to assign a number for every motorela
beginning with 001 and shall register the said number opposite the name of the operator
or license in a book prepared for the purpose.
SECTION 141. Change of ownership.- In case of change of ownership, the new
owner or new operator of a motorela shall report such circumstances to the RTA, which
shall maintain an updated record of motorela operators in the City.
SECTION 142. Specification of Motorela.- The specification of the body of
motorela units operating in the City shall be as follows:
A. Measurement:
Total width - 48 inches Total height- 46"
Total length- 90 inches (Flooring-topping)
Steel plate gauge #20- #22
Angle steel bar 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/8"
Round steel bar 1 1/2o/; 3/8"o/
leatherette or trapal
Axle shaft or I-Beam 3"0/
Ream 3.00x16"0/
Tires
Mirror
Lights
B. TYPICAL DETAILS AND CONDITIONS:
All rubber tires are pneumatic.
Rela or its bodies is neatly painted.
Passengers seat with sides and backrest should be upholstered properly for the
passengers comfort.
At the frontage, two (2) lamps or signal lights should be installed.
Motorela must have water proof top.
Motorela must have passengers curtain and rain aprons against rain and wind.
A good horn must be installed.
Motorela should always be cleaned.
C. PRIME MOVER OR MOTORCYCLE:
Motorcycle should have a minimum horse power of three (3) H.P.
It must be provided with a good and conventional handbrake and foot brake.
It must have a properly installed silencer provided with muffler.
The motorcycle or the engine should not exhaust excessive smoke that will pollute
and suffocate or make passenger dizzy.
The prime mover must be firmly and securely attached to the rela body.
The motorela should be provided with auxiliary and parking brake.
A luggage compartment is also required.
D. SEAT AND BACKREST :
Passengers seat must be made of good upholstery and encased securely to a
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Minimum size of the frame should be 1 1/2 x 1/8 angle bar.

Angle bars set framing should be welded.
Passenger should occupy fifteen (15) inches in width.
The backrest maybe wooden material encased with cushion upholstery for the
convenience of the passenger. It should be attached to the siding and bolted securely.
E. LIGHTING :
The motorela should be provided with one headlight; two (2) tail lights; one (1)
passenger light; one (1) brake light .
Signal lights should also be installed at the front of the motorela. One (1) signal light
should be at the left side three (3) inches from the edge and one light at the right
side.
At rear end of the motorela a brake light must be installed three (3) inches from its
left edge and must be clearly visible by any vehicle immediately following.
A tail light or signal light should be installed at the rear end. One (1) at the left side
three (3) inches from its edge clearance and another one at the right side. Both
should be at the outmost side of the motorela and clearly visible.
Passenger or interior light must be five (5) watts bulb just above the passenger head.
The rela gadget for dimmer head light when meeting other vehicles during night must
be provided.
F.
TOPPING OR ROOFING:
Motorela must be provided with a topping made of trapal leatherette or steel plate
gauge #22. Steel plate topping must be welded to the framework. The trapal or
leatherette must be fastened or tightened securely to
the roof frame to cover
against rain.
The roof structure should be welded along the joints and its ninety degrees (90) edge
shall be welded to insure its firmness and rigidity.
The roof structure should be made of round iron bar width 3/8 of an inch diameter
and 1/2 of an inch diameter of the topping ribs as indicated in the roof plan.
The support of the topping or post must be strong enough to withstand the maximum
load.
The size of the post should be at least 3/8 of an inch of a round bar; at least ten
pieces of the round bars must be used.
G. FLOORING AND SIDINGS

It should be a steel plate and the minimum thickness is gauge #20, or other
equivalents.
Flooring should be welded or bolted firmly to the chassis.
All joints must be welded.
All sidings should be welded or bolted.
Flooring and sidings must be free from sharp edges or pointed materials hazardous to
passengers.
Stop bars for passengers should also be provided four (4) inches just below the rear
flooring. It should be constructed with round bars.
H. SPRING AND SHAFTING:
Spring leaves should be used as cushion to absorb shock from the body. Spring
must withstand the compression and the tension stress to the total weight.
Motorela must have a minimum two (2) sets of jeep leaf spring attached to the
chassis. One at the left side and one at the right side. The front end of this main
spring should be hinged on a bracket strong enough to withstand the load. Rear
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A hanger must be welded to the chassis. It is a bracket on the spring shackle to

hold it to the chassis. The pin is inserted into each of the spring eye attached to
the hanger.
The stationary axle shaft or x-beam of three (3) inches in diameter attached to
spring leaves must be u-bolted or clamped to the spring of 3/8 of an inch
diameter u-bolt. An axle is a stationary member primarily loaded in bending with
bearing that supports the rim and wheel that rotates on it. A spindle should be
installed at the end of the axle. A spindle is any rod, pin or shaft that revolves or
serve as an axle for a revolving part.
One stabilizer should also be installed at each side and attached similarly to the
spring.
The minimum size of the rim is 3.00x16"0/, the side wheel with four (4) ply heavy
duty tire rim and the wheel.
Side wheels must be properly covered with mud guard to prevent water and mud
to fly or swing to the passengers.
I.
CHASSIS AND FRAMING:

A chassis is a lower framework underneath where the flooring is welded supports the
flooring and the whole body of the motorela.
All joints must be welded.
Chassis framing are constructed of iron angle bar 1 1/2 x 1/8 and the reinforcing
round bars with minimum 1/4 in diameter.
The leaf spring is attached to the hanger then welded to the chassis.
The motorcycle is also attached securely to the chassis.
All points with 90o elbow joint should be welded at the elbow edge.
SECTION 143. Refusal to convey passengers.- No driver shall refuse to

convey any passenger except between 12:30 and 1:30 post meridian and 7:00 and 8:00
post meridian, except in cases of emergency.
SECTION 144. Passenger Fare.- The rate of passenger fare, regular or privilege,
of motorela within the City of Cagayan de Oro shall be fixed by Ordinance after public
hearing.
SECTION 145. Privilege Fare.- In order for a student to be entitled to the
privilege fare, he shall wear school uniform or show his/her I.D., if so requested.
SECTION 146. Prohibited acts for drivers.- No driver of motorela shall charge,
demand or exact fare from any passenger in excess of the amount provided for in this
chapter. Likewise, it shall be prohibited for any driver and/or operator of motorela to
declare a strike in whatever manner, form or style and/or for whatever cause or purpose
without first filing a notice to this effect with the Office of the City Mayor within the
period of five (5) days before the scheduled date of the strike.
ARTICLE XXIII
REGULATION OF TRISIKAD OR TRICYCLE FOR HIRE OPERATION
SECTION 147. Place of Operation:
a) Trisikad or tricycle for hire shall be authorized to operate only in the premises of any
subdivision in the rural barangays or in areas of rural barangays where there are no
adequate transportation facilities as certified to by the Head of the Roads and Traffic
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b) The concerned Barangay Council in consultation with the RTA shall have the authority
to fix the number of trisikad units allowed to operate in the said barangay.
SECTION 148. Permit.- No person, whether natural or juridical, who owns and
operates a trisikad or tricycle for ferrying and/or transporting goods, things, cargoes or
passengers shall be allowed or permitted to operate unless he/she first secures a Mayors
Permit, pays the corresponding registration fee imposed under the Revenue Code, and
present the following documents:
a) Copy of barangay resolution allowing trisikad/tricycle unit/s to operate within any
given subdivision in the barangay or area in the barangay where such operation is
needed.
b) Certification of the RTA Head that the area where the trisikad/tricycle is authorized
to operate has no adequate transportation facilities.
c) Receipt of payment of barangay clearance fee.
d) Copy of the policy of the Group Accident Insurance as required under Section 5
hereof.
e) RTA Certification as to the road worthiness (make and condition) of the trisikad.
The said Mayors Permit shall be conspicuously hanged or placed at the
conspicuous portion of the trisikad or tricycle to be easily viewed by the passenger or
traffic/law enforcers.
SECTION 149. Insurance. Owners or operators of trisikad or tricycle shall
secure a Group Accident Insurance or at least a Third Party Liability and Passenger
Liability (TPL/PL) insurance from any reputable insurance company for drivers and
passengers to ensure payment of liability for injury or injuries or death resulting from any
accident. Such Group Accident Insurance or TPL/PL shall be renewable every year.
SECTION 150. Regulations.- The following shall be the prohibited acts under
this Ordinance:
A. No person shall be allowed to drive a trisikad for hire unless:
a) he is at least eighteen years of age;
b) physically fit as certified to by a licensed physician;
c) has not been convicted of any crime against person or property, or violated traffic
rules and regulations for not more than 10 offenses as shown in the traffic
clearance;
d) a holder of a certification issued by the RTA that he/she has undergone seminar
on traffic rules and regulations.
B. No driver shall refuse to convey passenger except during lunch time (12:00 H.N. to
1:00 P.M.) and dinner time (7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.)
C. Trisikad or tricycle shall not be allowed to enter and pass along National Highway,
and/or adjacent barangays except in emergency cases upon clearance of the Police
Precinct or any barangay official of the locality.
D. The operation of trisikad for hire or private use shall not be allowed in the urban
barangays.
E. No driver shall be allowed to operate under the influence of liquor or any prohibited
drugs.
F. Installation of sound system and air horns shall not be allowed.
G. No trisikad shall be allowed to operate from 12:00 o clock in the evening up to 4:00
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SECTION 151. Passenger Fare. - The Sangguniang Barangays are hereby

authorized to fix from time to time the fare of trisikads or tricycles operating within their
respective territorial jurisdictions, subject to the following conditions:
A. The fixing of the trisikad or tricycle fare shall be through a barangay ordinance duly
enacted by the Sangguniang Barangay and reviewed by the City Council
(Sangguniang Panlungsod);
B. The trisikad or tricycle fare shall be reasonable;
C. The Sangguniang Barangay shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed trisikads
or tricycle fare;
D. The Sangguniang Barangay shall provide for a privilege fare for students and senior
citizens in accordance with existing laws;
E. No trisikad or tricycle fare shall be increased twice in a year.
SECTION 152. Equipment and Condition. - Every trisikad or tricycle shall be
strongly built, well-balanced and neatly painted and securely connected. Any owner,
driver, operator and/or such person to whom a permit or license is granted to use, drive
and/or operate a motorized public utility tricycle and to transport or convey passengers
or goods within the limits of the City shall provide:
A. Upholstered seat with side and back rest;
B. Two (2) red tail lights, with stopping and signal mechanism on the sidecar of the
tricycle;
C. One (1) additional head light to be placed in front of the sidecar;
D. One small light inside the sidecar;
E. Reflectorized stickers, color red at the back of the sidecar and the other color
white sticker to be placed in front of the sidecar (measuring 20 inches in length
and 3 inches in height);
F. Side mirrors, front and rear brake system, and other necessary accessories.
G. A maximum passenger of two persons for trisikad and six persons for tricycle.
H. Roofing either permanently attached or detachable to protect passengers and/or
drivers from the heat of the sun or rain.
I. One litter waste receptacle;
J. No noisy exhaust/muffler.
SECTION 153. Color Coding All trisikad or tricycle-for-hire shall be color-coded
on a per barangay basis. The RTA in coordination with the sangguniang barangay shall
determine the color to be assigned for the trisikad or tricycle-for-hire in a certain
barangay.
SECTION 154. Duties of the Barangay It shall be the duty of the Barangay
Council toa) set the number of units of trisikad and/or tricycle that will be allowed to operate in
the barangay but not more than the number set and recommended by the RTA;
b) conduct inspection of the trisikad or tricycle for compliance of the provisions hereof
and issue certification thereto.
c) assist the police, RTA enforcers in implementing this Ordinance and other traffic laws
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SECTION 155. Duties of the RTA It shall be the duty of the RTA toa) set the maximum number of trisikad or tricycle that will be allowed to operate per
barangay and submit the same to the City Council committee on public utilities;
b) implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 156. Barangay Clearance Fee for Trisikad. Within 30 days from
the effectivity of this Ordinance, the City Treasurer shall consult the Association of
Barangay Councils (ABC) for the purpose of fixing a reasonable uniform Barangay
Clearance Fee for all barangays.
SECTION 157. Submission of Barangay Ordinances. Within 30 days from
the effectivity of this Ordinance, all Barangay Councils shall submit or furnish a copy to
the RTA and/or the City Treasurer their respective barangay ordinances pertaining to the
operation of trisikads for further review to conform with the provision of this Ordinance
and RA 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
ARTICLE XXIV
PEDESTRIAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
SECTION 158. Pedestrian Crossing.
a) A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing shall travel at such a speed that if
necessary to comply with this Section, he will be able to stop his vehicle before
reaching the pedestrian crossing.
b) A driver shall give way to any pedestrian who is on a pedestrian crossing.
c) A driver shall not permit any portion of his vehicle to enter upon a pedestrian crossing
even if any vehicle headed in the same direction is stopped on the approach side of or
upon the pedestrian crossing apparently for the purpose of complying with this Section.
SECTION 159. Duties of Pedestrians. A pedestrian:
a) When on a footway, marked cross-walk, or pedestrian crossing, shall keep as close as
practicable to the right side of the footway;
b) when crossing a thoroughfare at an intersection shall keep right of pedestrian crossing
in the opposite direction;
c) when crossing a thoroughfare or portion of a thoroughfare shall do so promptly by
shortest and most direct route; as may be practicable, to the thoroughfare boundary.
SECTION 160. Restrictions on Pedestrians. - A person shall not:
a) stand on way portion of thoroughfare while waiting for a vehicle;
b) proceed from a footway towards a vehicle that has not fully stopped for the purpose of
boarding it;
c) alight from or board a moving vehicle, or do so at an area where loading and unloading
is prohibited;
d) remain on a pedestrian crossing or marked cross-walk longer than is necessary for the
purpose of passing over the thoroughfare with reasonable dispatch;
e) stand up a footway thoroughfare so as to inconvenience, obstruct, hinder or prevent
the free passage of any other pedestrian or any vehicle.
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lineal meters from both sides of every overpass/flyover in the City is hereby designated
as Jay-Walking Zone.
SECTION
Disembarking:
162.
Prohibitions
on
Pedestrian
Lane;
Embarking
or
a) It shall be unlawful for any person to cross the street outside established pedestrian
lane or crosswalk, without complying with the "Walk Don't Walk" light indicator, or to
cross the street within the 50 lineal meters from both sides of a pedestrian overpass.
b) It shall likewise be unlawful for any driver to load or unload passengers and/or for any
passenger to embark or disembark from a vehicle at any place along the street or
intersection not officially designated as "Jeepney Stop" or "Loading and Unloading
Area".
SECTION 163. Pedestrians on Thoroughfare.- Except when there is a sidewalk
or footway, a pedestrian:
a) proceeding along a thoroughfare shall, when practicable, travel on the thoroughfare
or side of the thoroughfare used by vehicles traveling in the opposite direction,
and shall keep as close as he can to the boundary of the thoroughfare on his
left.
b) shall not proceed along a thoroughfare abreast of more than one other pedestrian,
except in a procession or parade authorized by the proper authority.
ARTICLE XXV
MISCELLANEOUS RULES
SECTION 164. Obstruction to Drivers View or Driving Mechanism:
a) No person shall drive a vehicle when it is overloaded, or when there are in the front
seat such numbers of person, exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to
the front or sides of the vehicles or as to interfere with the drivers control over the
driving mechanism of the vehicle.
b) No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such a position as to interfere with the drivers
view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his control over the driving mechanism
of the vehicle.
SECTION 165. Vehicles and Pedestrians on Conflagration.- Once the fire
alarm is sounded, all vehicles and pedestrians should clear the route of fire trucks by
stopping along sidewalks.
SECTION 166. Following Fire Truck or Other Emergency Vehicles
Prohibited. The driver of any vehicle shall not follow any fire truck, ambulance or other
emergency vehicle traveling in response to fire alarm or emergency closer than 150
meters, or drive into or parked such vehicle within the block where a fire truck, ambulance
or other emergency vehicle has stopped in answer to the fire alarm or emergency.
SECTION 167. Putting Glass, Sharp Objects on a Road. No person shall
throw or deposit upon any road, any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans or any
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SECTION 168. Tracking Mud, Cement or Debris unto the Road.- No vehicle
using the public road shall track mud, cement or debris unto the traveled portion of such
road in such quantities as will constitute hazard to the roadway or obscure the painted
pavement markings thereon in the event that mud cement or debris is unavoidably
tracked unto the road, it shall be the duty of the owner of the offending vehicle to have
said mud or spillage removed as quickly as possible.
SECTION 169. Driving Through Funeral or Other Processions.
a) No person shall drive a vehicle between the vehicles comprising a funeral or other
authorized procession while they are in motion. When the lead car of any funeral or
other procession shall have entered by intersection, notwithstanding the light
conditions at those intersections controlled by signal devices, then all other traffic shall
yield the right-of-way to all vehicles comprising such funeral or other procession until it
has passed through the intersection. The foregoing provisions of this section shall
apply only to such funeral or other procession moving under police escort.
b) No funeral, procession, assembly or parade containing 200 or more persons or 50 or
more vehicles, except the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the forces of the police
and fire departments, shall, occupy, march or proceed along any street except in
accordance with a permit issued by the Roads and Traffic Administration and such
other regulations as set forth herein which may apply.
c) A funeral procession composed of any number of vehicles shall be identified as such by
the conspicuous display on the top center of each vehicle, a banner not less than
twenty centimeters (20 cm or 8 inches long) and ten centimeters (10 cm or 4 inches)
wide, predominantly black or violet in color, with the word FUNERAL printed on bother
sides thereof, in letters no less than four centimeters (4 cm or 11/2 inches) in height
and the display on the top center of both the lead vehicle and the end vehicles of a
flashing amber light having a minimum diameter of fifteen centimeters (15 cm or 6
inches). The flags and lights shall be fastened by means of magnets, suction cups, or
strings. While in the procession each driver shall turn on the headlamps of his vehicle
as further identification.
SECTION 170. Restricting Animals and Livestock on Roads:
a) No person owning, controlling or having the possession of any livestock or animals
such as cattle, horses, swine, goats, etc., shall negligently permit any such livestock or
animals to stray or remain unaccompanied by a person in-charge or control thereof,
upon any road.
b) No person shall drive or lead any such livestock upon, or across any street or road,
without keeping a sufficient number of herders on continual duly to open the road so as
to permit the passage of vehicles.
SECTION 171. Opening Doors and Alighting from Vehicles.- A person shall
not open or leave open a door of a vehicle or alight from a vehicle unto a thoroughfare, so
as to cause danger to other person using the road or so as to impede passage of traffic.
SECTION 172. Use of Horns, Warning Instruments:
a)
Prohibition - No person shall use or cause to be used the horn or any other warning
instrument on a vehicle, except when necessary as a traffic warning or as indication
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b)
Place of worship - No driver shall blow its horn within fifty (50) meters from any
established place of worship in the City of Cagayan de Oro, during Sundays and
other established religious holidays and while said religious services are being
performed.
c)
School - No driver of any motor vehicle shall blow its horn within fifty (50) meters
from a school building during day or night classes.
d)
Signs - The Traffic Division of the Cagayan de Oro Police Command is authorized to
post the necessary signs in the areas concerned.
SECTION 173. Use of seatbelts. A driver of any motor vehicle, as well as

passengers occupying the front seats and other specified locations, must wear a seatbelt
as provided for under Republic Act No. 8750 and the implementing rules and regulations
issued by Land Transportation Office.
SECTION 174. Safety Helmets for Motor Cyclists.a.
b.
c.
A person shall not drive or ride upon a motorcycle unless that person is wearing a
safety helmet on his head securely fastened under the chin of the wearer.
A safety helmet referred to in paragraph (a) herein shall comply with the standard
set by the proper authority;
A person shall not drive a motorcycle while wearing a safety helmet to which is
attached an eye protector unless that eye protector complies with the standards
set by the proper authority.
SECTION 175. Obstructing Roads Selling of Foods, etc.-
a) A person shall not, without the written permission of the Cagayan de Oro Roads and
Traffic Administration, drive or leave standing any vehicle on a road for the purpose of:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
soliciting employment or business from the vehicle;

displaying an advertisement on the vehicle; or
offering foods for sale from the vehicle.
b) A person shall not stand or place himself on a road for the purpose of;
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
soliciting contributions;
display any advertisement; or
offering goods for sale.
c) A person in vehicle shall not buy or offer to buy an article from any person standing or
placed on a road.
d) A person shall not bar, impede or divert the flow or direction of traffic from any road,
street or highway, unless authorized in writing or except when the closure of a road or
any part thereof, to traffic or the direction of traffic is dictated by reasons of emergency
to protect the public from any calamity, fire or other public danger.
e) The prohibition contained herein shall also apply to the use of sidewalks by vendors,
repair shops or any establishments.
f) Stalled vehicles on thoroughfares shall be construed as obstructing traffic if not
removed or towed within 10 minutes.
SECTION 176. Diggings and Excavations on Existing Roads.-


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(a)
It shall be unlawful for any person or entries, whether on their own or as

contractors to any government agency, local or national, to excavate or dig for the
purposes of installing water pipes, telecommunication lines, poles, drainage pipes,
and other underground facilities, within roads, streets, thoroughfares and alleys
without first securing an excavation permit from the necessary agencies concern,
such as but not limited to Roads and Traffic Administration except in cases of
emergency in which case the permit should be secured within three (3) working
days.
The application for temporary closure of a road or part of the road, due to diggings
and/or excavation shall be evaluated first by the Roads and Traffic Administration so
that timetable, remedial steps, and other precaution can be undertaken to minimize
adverse effect on traffic flow.
Excavators/diggers must at all times put up road signs for precautionary measures
to motorists and pedestrians alike/or safety signs warning of excavation works
ahead. Such road signs shall have the following conditions:
(b)
(c)
i.
ii.
iii.
(d)
the materials used for the signs shall be of strong quality.

the size must not be less than 3 feet x 4 feet with bold markings.
installed with semi-permanent support and implements to ensure visibility to
motorists even during night time.
All areas dug or excavated must be properly restored to its original form under the
standard specification for road construction. To ensure restoration, the party
undertaking the digging or excavation shall post a bond equivalent to one hundred
per centum of the cost to restore the same, the amount to be determined by the
City Engineer. The bond shall be forfeited in favor of the City Government if
restoration work is not commenced within 10 days of completion of the excavation
and to be completed within the same number of days for which the excavation had
been authorized. Deposit shall be released within five (5) days after determination
by the City Engineer or his authorized representative that the road has been
restored satisfactorily.
SECTION 177. Washing of Vehicles Prohibited. - No washing of vehicles,

motorelas and tri-sikads shall be made anytime along the city streets or portion thereof
to avoid the collection of mud and dirty water on the sidestreets.
SECTION 178. Garage Construction.- All operators or owners of PU cars and
taxis shall have their own garage so that there will be no more overnight parking of these
cars in city streets fronting hotels and where washing of these units shall also be made.
SECTION 179. Access Restrictions on Some Roads.a) It shall be unlawful for any person, natural or juridical, to close, obstruct, prevent, or
otherwise refuse to the public or vehicular traffic the use of or free access to any
subdivision or community street owned by the government and within the jurisdiction
of the City of Cagayan de Oro or to exact fees in any form for the use thereof, unless
with prior authorization of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Such act is hereby declared a
nuisance per se and the Mayor is hereby authorized to remove such closure or
obstruction and to open the said road to the public moto proprio at the expense of the
offender.
b) Subdivision roads and/or private roads not turned over to the City may be opened to
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(i)
(ii)
the road will strengthen the road network and provide traffic relief to the nearby
roads that are congested as may be determined by the Roads and Traffic
Administration;
The Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved its opening, under such terms and
conditions that will minimize or obviate any disturbance, pollution, or
inconvenience to the residents in the area
SECTION 180. Other Restrictions.- The use of streets, sidewalks avenues, alleys,
bridges, parks and other public places in the City of Cagayan de Oro for commercial and
personal purposes are hereby prohibited, unless expressly permitted by the City Mayor
and/or the City Council of Cagayan de Oro. Such prohibited acts include but not limited to
the following:
a) Vending or selling of foods, magazines, newspapers, cigarettes, brooms, watches or
jewelries, shoes and other footwear, and/or other items;
b) Conduct of shoe-shine occupation;
c) Conduct of religious activities, such as preaching and seeking alms;
d) Doing house chores such as washing clothes, hanging clothes; and bathing
e) Vehicle garage and/or vehicle repair;
f)
Dumping garbage;
g) Setting up of basketball court/goal;

h) Use of sidewalk to install pens of animals or keep animals in chains;
i)
Storing soft drinks or wine/liquor bottles and cases, drinking liquor and beverages and
holding picnics/gatherings;
j)
Storing of junks and recyclable materials;
k) Use of sidewalk of storage of construction materials for sale (pipes, tubing, lumber,
cement and the like);
l)
House extension or stall/store extension including installation of roofs or awnings;
m) Installation of permanent or picket fence;

n) Use of sidewalks for plants, trees and plant boxes; and
o) Signs or signboards on or above sidewalks and detached from the business
establishment.
All items, goods and structures found on or along roads, streets, avenues, alleys,
sidewalks, bridges, park and other public places shall be confiscated by the City
Government without prior notice. The same shall be treated as common or ordinary
garbage and shall be disposed of as such. Provided, that food commodities maybe given to
City Jail as food of prisoners or street children respectively. The City Government shall not
be held liable for any damage arising from the removal, confiscation or disposable of the
said items.
SECTION 181. Temporary Use and or Occupation of Sidewalks or Alleys for
Stockpiling of Construction Materials:
A. Prohibition.- The stockpiling of construction materials or any object or equipment
on sidewalks or alleys or any part of the road is prohibited. However, temporary
use of the sidewalk adjacent to the construction site may be allowed upon
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B. Regulation.- No permit for the temporary use of sidewalk mentioned in the next
preceding section shall be issued without presentation of receipt of payment
therefor specifying the amount and the number of days.
C. Assessment.- Additional assessment shall be made against the permitee for
excess use of area and number of days actually availed of over what has been
paid for and covered by the permit.
ARTICLE XXVI
USE OF WHEEL CLAMPS TO IMMOBILIZE ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
SECTION 182. Use of Wheel Clamps or Tire Locks.- The use of wheel clamps or
tire locks to immobilize illegally parked and unattended vehicles in any street or area
designated as no parking or tow-away zone pursuant to this Ordinance is hereby be
authorized.
SECTION 183. Specification. - The wheel or tire clamp is a yellow metal gadget
or immobilizing device duly registered, authorized and bearing the seal of the City of
Cagayan de Oro that is placed on the left portion of the right tire of the vehicle, including
container vans, trucks, trailers and other multi-wheeled vehicles, and shall be installed by
the authorized personnel of the Roads and Traffic Administration.
SECTION 184. Fee. - For the release/removal of the said clamping device the
owner/driver/operator shall pay the fine of P500.00 to the City of Cagayan de Oro, for
which a corresponding official receipt shall be issued. Payment shall be made at any
official redemption center designated by Roads and Traffic Administration.
SECTION 185. Redemption. - The owner/driver/operator of a clamped vehicle
shall be given a maximum period of three (3) hours, within which to redeem the said
vehicle by paying the amount of the fine prescribed hereof. Otherwise, the said vehicle
shall be towed and impounded in the Roads and Traffic Administration impounding area.
SECTION 186. Government waiver on damages. - The City Government of
Cagayan de Oro shall not be held responsible for any damage to the vehicle caused by any
movement or attempted movement of the vehicle by the owner/driver/operator while the
wheel is clamped: Provided, That a notice of immobilization shall be placed on the driver
side windshield of the vehicle.
SECTION 187. Prohibition. - It shall be unlawful and/or illegal to remove or
attempt to remove or destroy the wheel clamp, and shall subject the offender to a fine of
P1,000.00 or one (1) month imprisonment or both, at the discretion of the Court.
ARTICLE XXVII
GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR TOWING OPERATIONS
SECTION 188. Towing.- Stalled vehicles parked along any road, street, highway
and thoroughfare for a considerable period of time or in violation of the No Parking and
related provisions of this Ordinance shall be removed or towed and impounded by the
Roads and Traffic Administration or by its accredited private towing companies and shall
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SECTION 189. Accreditation.- The accreditation of towing companies or agencies

that can provide advantageous services to the City shall be made through public bidding
and shall be governed by the following criteria:
a) The towing company shall have at least one towing truck with accessories that meets
the standards provided by the Roads and Traffic Administration.
b) Have a business permit to engage in towing services.
c) Have a sufficient and secured parking area for storage of unclaimed towed vehicle.
d) Have sufficient well trained towing crew.
SECTION 190. Guidelines for Towing Vehicles:
a) The towing company/agency, whether private or government shall be held
responsible for losses/damages incurred while towing the vehicles.
b) For illegally parked vehicles:
i.
ii.
attended illegally parked vehicles shall not be towed but the driver shall be
immediately issued a traffic citation ticket;
Unattended illegally parked vehicle shall be towed and issued a traffic citation
ticket immediately upon arrival at the impounding area.
c) for stalled vehicles as a result of flat tire:

i.
ii.
Stalled or illegally parked vehicle due to flat tire, or engine trouble will be towed
and a traffic citation ticket will issued.
Changing of flat tire on the road shall not be allowed.
d) Stalled or illegally parked vehicles as a result of empty fuel tank may be towed to
the nearest gasoline station, however, the towing fee should be paid to the tow
truck in accordance with the number of kilometers from the point of origin to the
gasoline station and a traffic citation ticket shall be issued to the driver.
e) Stalled or illegally parked vehicle as a result of engine trouble shall be towed in
cases where the driver deliberately refuses to remove his vehicle or cannot move
his vehicle due to the absence of equipment, etc., or the circumstances beyond his
control, and a traffic citation ticket shall be issued to the driver.
f)
Illegally parked vehicles that are already clamped to the tow truck shall be subject
for intercession by the owner of the vehicle or his/her representatives.
SECTION 191. Towing Procedures.
a) Upon receipt of the report on a stalled/illegally parked vehicle, the tow truck shall
immediately proceed to the identified location thereof.
b) Upon arrival at the identified location, the tow truck crew shall immediately call the
Roads and Traffic Administration to report on the said stalled/illegally parked
vehicle. The following information must be provided:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Stalled/illegally parked vehicles plate number, type and color

Vehicles condition/other description
Tow trucks name, plate number, address and telephone number
Names of towing crew/personnel
Designated impounding area or location where the stalled/illegally parked
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c) The officer on duty in the Roads and Traffic Administration shall verify on its records
whether or not the said tow truck is duly accredited. If so, it shall record all above
information in the official logbook of incoming reports and assign a control number
for each entry or towing incident. He must also affix his signature opposite each
entry.
d) The pages of the official logbook must be pre-numbered. In case of any error made
in the recording of the towing incident, a horizontal line must be made to indicate
the error or its validation.
e) If the subject vehicle for towing is in the watch list of carnapped vehicle, then it will
be reported to the proper authorities.
f)
The Roads and Traffic Administration shall give the go signal to the towing crew
with the following instructions: You are cleared to tow, to indicate that they may
proceed in the towing of the vehicle.
g) Upon receipt of the instruction the towing crew shall engage the towhook to the
stalled or illegally parked vehicle.
h) Before actual towing, if the owner is around, the tow truck crew shall issue a traffic
citation ticket. In case the owner/driver is not present, the notice shall be left to any
traffic officer on duty at the area or to any responsible person who can give the
notice to the owner.
The impounding area where the said vehicle shall be towed and impounded
shall likewise be indicated.
i)
Should the vehicle owner refuse to accept the notice, then the notice shall be
disregarded and the apprehending officer will place a notation in the notice that the
owner refuses to accept before the vehicle is towed.
j) When the tow truck starts to move, within the first minute after towing, the tow
truck crew shall advise the Roads and Traffic Administration of the time of their
arrival upon reaching the designed impounding area with the towed vehicle.
k) The Roads and Traffic Administration shall validate the above information.
l) If the towed vehicle is not recorded in the logbook, the vehicle will be reported as
missing and considered as carnapped.
SECTION 192. Monitoring of Towing Operations:
a) The Roads and Traffic Administration shall be responsible in monitoring any suspicious
or illegal towing operation being conducted in the City.
b) In case of any suspicion on a tow truck conducting a towing operation which may arise
due to the absence of the sticker to be issued by the City of Cagayan de Oro, the traffic
enforcer shall stop the said tow truck for questioning. He shall call the proper
authorities whether the said towing incident has been reported, and if the said tow
truck is duly authorized.
c) If the tow truck had no authority to operate the towing service, within the City of
Cagayan de Oro, the towing incident shall be considered an unlawful act, and the tow
truck operator shall be charged for colorum operation. The traffic enforcer shall issue a
traffic citation ticket to the tow truck operator, through the driver of such violation and
shall impound the said tow truck.
d) The traffic enforcer shall report the illegally operating tow truck to the authorities with
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e) The Roads and Traffic Administration shall send the above information to all law
enforcement agencies to verify if the same is among those reported as carnapped
vehicle.
SECTION 193. Towing Fees.- All motor vehicles, illegally parked and stalled on
any street, road or thoroughfares within the City not otherwise designated as parking
areas shall be towed to the designated impounding areas to be released only to the
owners, operators, drivers or duly authorized claimants upon payment of the
corresponding towage and impounding fees, in accordance with the herein schedule. The
towing fees herein stated shall be charged by the tow trucks for hire and shall be paid to
the Office of the City Treasurer of the City of Cagayan de Oro:
Type/Load of Vehicle
Class A (Cars, jeepneys,
and light vehicle)
Class B (delivery vans,
trucks not more than
4,000 kilos gross
weight)
Class C (buses, trucks,
heavy equipment of
more than 4,000 kilos
gross weight)
P100.00
Towing Fee
More than
1 Km but
less than 5
Km
P300.00
P500.00
P100.00
P150.00
P400.00
P700.00
P200.00
P200.00
P500.00
P1,000.00
P300.00
1 Km or
less
More
than 5
KM
Impounding
Fee per day
Share of the City in the towing fees shall be 50% in such cases where the tow truck
is not owned by the City.
Any impounded vehicle not claimed or redeemed by the lawful owner within
ninety (90) days shall be sold to public auction subject to existing laws to answer fees
and other charges unpaid for the period specified.
ARTICLE XXVIII
TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 194. Creation.- There shall be created the Roads and Traffic
Administration (RTA) as a separate and distinct department.
SECTION 195. Functions. -The Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) is solely
vested with the power to enforce and implement this Ordinance and such traffic
management plans and programs that may hereafter be drawn or prepared.
The RTA shall have the following functions;
a)
b)
c)
Install and maintain traffic signs, road markings and other traffic control devices
or cause the preparation and installation of the same;
Identify private roads that should be opened to improve overall circulation, and
initiate moves for the full or partial integration into the road network;;
Collect traffic date and statistics such as vehicular counts, road layouts and
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d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)
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s)
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v)
w)
x)
y)
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aa)
bb)
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ff)
Review request for road diggings, road constructions, temporary closures,

parades, and conduct of extraordinary events that would reduce road capacity;
Provide the technical and staff support to the Sangguniang Panlungsod in
regulating the operation of tricycles, pedicabs and other public conveyances
within the administrative jurisdiction of the city/municipality;
Coordinate with public transport operators in the provision or operation of
facilities like terminals and waiting areas;
Appear in the hearings of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory
Board to ensure that the issuance of permits or certificates of public convenience
are consistent with the plans of the city/municipality;
Assign personnel to direct or control traffic at intersection and other locations
requiring such intervention;
Execute the enforcement component of any traffic scheme devised or conceived
by the Roads and Traffic Administration;
Enforce applicable traffic rules and regulations, including apprehension and
issuance of traffic citation tickets to drivers found in violation of any provisions of
this Ordinance;
Conduct an investigation of any vehicular accidents that occur within the city;
Coordinate with the Traffic Management Group, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office
and barangay officials, traffic enforcers and other affiliating agencies harmonize
personnel deployment and field operations within the city;
Initiate the towing of vehicles obstructing traffic;
Suggest changes in any traffic scheme, including provision of traffic signals;
Implement a local traffic education and road safety program;
Establish, operate, maintain and/or administer terminals, parking facilities, bicycle
paths, including collection of user fees and charges thereto;
Initiate or administer pedestrian districts or streets temporarily or permanently
withdrawn from vehicular use, including time allocation for use of roads other
than for vehicles;
Take custody of vehicles and articles impounded by virtue of this Ordinance and
secure the same in the city impoundment Area until released to their owners or
lawful claimants, or otherwise disposed in accordance with this Ordinance;
Provide administrative services to all the divisions of the Bureau;
Provide management information services, including the collection of accident
data, updating and maintenance of records, inventory of roads and traffic control
devices;
Handle the paper work and documentation attendant to enforcement, such as the
processing of traffic citation tickets ;
Conduct public information campaigns in support of any activities of the
Department;
Provide other task that may be assigned by the City Mayor and/or the Roads and
Traffic Administration.
Conduct continuing traffic surveys and statistics gathering;
Propose rerouting, parking and other regulations to the authorities;
Conduct feasibility studies or traffic networks and system;
Conduct studies and propose engineering designs or intersection management;
Maintain and operate the traffic signals;
Provide the needed traffic signs and pavement markings within the jurisdiction of
the City of Cagayan de Oro;
Maintain the flow of vehicular traffic and enforce the traffic rules and regulations;
Conduct traffic education program and administer the dissemination of
information regarding traffic updates;
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hh)
ii)
Absorb and exercise all functions related to transport safety, develop and provide
public parking, and undertake environmental protection activities such as antismoke belching, noise pollution and other pertinent laws and ordinances.
Manage and control the use of public roads and pathways and the clearing of
obstructions of any form to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
Reroute traffic and close roads during emergencies and during fiesta, festivals,
holidays and on such other special occasions for a duration of not more than
three (3) days only.
SECTION 196. Organizational Structure.- The Roads and Traffic Administration

shall have the following Organizational Set-up:
a]
b]
c]
Traffic Administrator with the rank of City Government Department Head II:
Assistant Traffic Administrator with the rank of Assistant City Government
Department Head II
Administrative Services headed by an Administrative Officer III, with the following
support personnel:
1 Records Officer II
1 Computer Operator II
1 Supply Officer II
6 Clerks I
1 Bookbinder II
1 Messenger
1 Driver I
1 Utility Worker II
d] Traffic Engineering Division headed by an Engineer IV, with the following Sections and
support personnel:
d.1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Traffic Signal Control/Signage & Pavement Markings Section

Engineer II
Electronics and Communication Equipment Technician II
Engineering Aide
Draftsman II
Painter I
Welder I
Carpenter I
Laborer I
1
1
1
1
Transport Technical Section

Engineer II
Statistician I
Computer Operator II
Computer Maintenance Technologist I
d.2
e] Traffic Enforcement Division headed by Traffic Operation Officer IV, with the following
Sections and support personnel:
e.1
1
1
1
1
Traffic Education Section

Traffic Operation Officer II
Public Relation Officer II
Audio-Visual Equipment Operator I
Clerk I


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e.2
e.3
Traffic Law Enforcement & Control Section

1 Traffic Operation Officer II
1 Traffic Aide II
130 Traffic Aide I
Traffic Special Services Section
e.3.a Telephone/Radio Control
3 Communication Equipment Operator I
e.3.b Anti-Smoke Belching
3 Traffic Aide I
e.3.c Impounding
3 Watchman II
e.3.d Towing
2 Driver II
2 Laborer I
e.3.e Pay Parking/Anti-Jay Walking
6 Parking Aide I
4 Traffic Aide I
e.3.f Motorela Inspection
2 Traffic Aide I
SECTION 197. Functional Setup.- The Roads and Traffic Administration shall
have the following Organizational Set-up and Corresponding Functions;
a]
The Head of the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA):

- To provide overall management and supervision of the whole bureau;
- To coordinate with other offices to ensure effective and efficient
implementation of traffic management measures;
- To interpret and implement traffic management policies and to formulate
plans and design standards;
- To review and submit for approval the annual budget of the bureau.
b]
The Assistant Head of the RTA:

- To assist the Bureau Head in the overall management of the Bureau;
- To assist the Bureau Head in the formulation of
traffic management
policies/measures;
- To take charge of the Bureau in the absence of the Head of the Bureau; and
- To attend meetings in the absence of the Bureau Head.
c]
The Engineering Section:

- To implement geometric improvement plans and construct minor civil works;
- To prepare, install signs, repair damaged poles, posts and barriers;
- To maintain and repair all traffic signal system facilities and structures;
- To maintain signs, markings on street parking areas and traffic areas and
traffic islands;
- To establish procedures to ensure that maintenance programs are
implemented safely and efficiently;
- To implement changes in the controller and systems data;
- To act as the custodian of the systems software and other utility programs;
- To install traffic signals; and
- To monitor performance and make on the spot analysis of the system to
ensure optimum operation of the signal system.
d]
The Education Section:


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To conduct continuing education program; and

To administer the dissemination of information regarding traffic updates.
e]
The Enforcement Section:

- To enforce the City Ordinance, R.A. 4136 and other related traffic ordinances or
law;
- To apprehend violators;
- To respond to accident reports in areas not assigned with traffic enforcers;
- To conduct field accident investigations; and
- To direct and control traffic.
f]
The Traffic Data Sections:

- It shall keep records of all vehicles operating in the City which shall include the
name of registered owners, users and addresses and other information
relating to the physical identification of the motor vehicle;
- It shall cause the issuance of traffic citation tickets and penal summons to
violators of any Ordinance and other ordinances relating to traffic rules and
regulations; and
- It shall cause the filing of a complaint or information and secure the issuance
of warrant of arrest against violators who fail and ignore Citation Tickets or
Penal Summons.
g]
The Non-Government Offices:

- The NGOs will assist the Traffic Enforcement Section in implementing Rules
and Regulations and assist the programs of the Traffic Education Section.
h]
The Administrative Section:

- To perform general administrative functions on personnel transactions and
responsible for the auxiliary activities such as clerical, janitorial, accounting,
record and supply management and other related activities of the Bureau;
- To prepare and submit annual budget proposals of the Bureau;
- To maintain proper accounting and budgeting of funds of expenditures; and
- To perform other related activities.
SECTION 198. Traffic Management Board.- There shall be created a Traffic

Management Board which shall be composed of fifteen (15) members, including the RTA
Head and the Assistant Head who shall be designated by the Honorable City Mayor.
Membership of the Board shall consist of seven (7) persons selected by the City Mayor
from the public and private sectors and eight (8) ex-officio members, namely:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Land Transportation Office, Regional Director, Region X

City Director PNP
District Commander, Traffic Management District, Region X
Representative, Sangguniang Panlungsod
Representative, Peace and Order Council
City Engineer
City Legal Counsel
LTRFB Director
Of the seven (7) selected members, at least one (1) member each will come from
the public transport group, the Petroleum Dealers Association, the Mass Media, NGOs
and the concerned citizens group. The City Mayor is hereby granted the authority to
designate additional members to the Board as he may deem proper.


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SECTION 199. Functions of the Board. - The Board shall be vested with the
power to formulate traffic plans and program; Provided, however, that all traffic plans
and program that may be hereafter be drawn or prepared shall be submitted to the
Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval.
The Board shall also have the following functions:
a. Identify traffic bottleneck points and establish priorities in implementing remedial
measures;
b. Formulate traffic engineering schemes, such as banning of turning movements,
creation of one-way streets, prohibition of parking, designation of
loading/unloading zones, installation of traffic signages, regulating speeds, and
similar measures, in accordance with its approved priority list;
c. Secure agreement on proposed traffic schemes;
d. Recommend ordinances in support of traffic managements schemes;
e. Review major property development proposals as to their
traffic impact,
especially those involving land use conversion from low to high-intensity traffic
generation;
f. Provide technical inputs into the preparation and updating of the Citys Land Use
Plan, particularly the long term road network plan of the city;
g. Update and analyze the public transport routes and services covering tricycles,
buses, jeepneys, and other public transport modes;
h. Evaluate requests, in coordination with the City Planning Department, for
variances from the zoning ordinance that are likely to have a significant traffic
impact;
i. Formulate and advocate programs that will promote and encourage walking and
trips by public transport and higher-capacity modes;
j. Initiate or administer pedestrian districts or streets temporarily or permanently
withdrawn from vehicular use, including time allocation for use of roads other
than for vehicles.
k. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the planning and implementation of the traffic
management components undertaken by the Bureau;
l. Recommend to the City Council the routing of common carriers operating in
Cagayan de Oro City in so far as it forms part of a comprehensive traffic
management schemes;
m. Review and approve the annual work programs and budgets of the RTA;
n. Develop and prescribe rules and procedures for internal operation and
management;
o. Submit to the Honorable City Mayor periodic and special reports relative to traffic
management activities;
p. Perform such other related functions as may be necessary to ensure the effective
planning and implementation of traffic management schemes;
q. The Board has the authority to summon persons/individuals or establishments in
matters pertaining its functions; and
r. The Board shall meet once a month or as often as necessary.
SECTION 200. Secretariat.- The Administrative Section of the RTA shall serve as
the Secretariat of the Board.
SECTION 201. Traffic Enforcers Uniform.
A.
There shall be prescribed for traffic enforcers under the Roads and Traffic
Administration a uniform of such design as follows:


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Cap
Upper (polo)
Lower (pants)
Shoes
- Black Pershing Cap with RTA Badge and Green band;

- Green in color with the new City Seal on the right sleeve, RTA
seal on the left sleeve, Traffic Enforcer patch above the left
pocket, RTA Badge above the said patch, and name tag above
the right pocket.
- Black in color with green side piping and black belt;
- Black
B.
Traffic enforcers shall wear the prescribed uniform while on duty manning,
directing and controlling the flow of traffic and enforcing traffic laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations and/or holding office in the bureau or attending any public
occasion where the wearing of uniform is enjoined by RTA authorities.
C.
It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a member of RTA to wear such
uniform whether posing as traffic enforcer or not along the streets or roads or
merely seen in other public places.
SECTION 202. General Qualifications for the Employment of Traffic

Enforcers:
A.
As a matter of policy, the general qualifications for employment of traffic aides

are hereby adopted, to wit:
a)
b)
c)
d)
A citizen of the Philippines;

A person of good moral conduct;
Of sound mind and body;
Finished at least second year college or the equivalent of seventy-two (72)
collegiate units or an equivalent training or experience;
e) Have not been dishonorably discharge from military or police employment or
dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the Government;
f) Have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving
moral turpitude;
g) At least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m) in height for male and
one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m) for female;
h) Weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5kg) of the standard weight
corresponding to his/her height, age and sex;
i) For a new applicant, must not be less than twenty-one (21) but not more
than thirty (30) years of age; and
j) Passed drug testing in LTO/DOH accredited drug testing centers.
B.
There shall be no waiver on the minimum aforesaid qualifications. The same shall
not also apply to Traffic Enforcers already employed prior to the approval of this
Code.
SECTION 203. Oath of Office.- In addition to existing requirements imposed by

the City Government and the Civil Service rules and regulations, no traffic enforcer shall be
hired unless he/she faithfully executes an Oath of Office. The Roads and Traffic
Administration Head is hereby tasked to prepare the Oath of Office, which shall contain the
following phrases, among others:
I will love and serve GOD, my country and people;
I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders of the duly constituted
authorities;
I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of morality and


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professionalism;
I will respect the customs and traditions of the traffic enforcement service;
and
I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an example to others.
ARTICLE XXIX
APPREHENSION PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES
SECTION 204. Procedure in apprehension. The following procedures shall be
observed in the apprehension of any person found violating the provisions of this
Ordinance:
a) Any person violating the provision of traffic rules and regulations shall be issued a
Traffic Citation Ticket. In case of violation of the Traffic Code, a duly LTO deputized
traffic enforcer shall confiscate the drivers license and issue a Temporary Operators
Permit (TOP) which shall serve as Temporary Drivers License for five (5) days from
date of issuance. All confiscated license and duplicate copy of Traffic Citation Ticket
and TOP shall be turned over by the apprehending officer to the office of the Roads and
Traffic Administration (RTA) within 24 hours from the time it was confiscated or issued.
b) In the apprehension of drivers of motor vehicles, the traffic officer or deputized agent
shall demand presentation of the drivers license and/or the registration of the motor
vehicle. The apprehending officer shall then indicate in the citation ticket the name
and address of the driver, the license number and the issuing agency of the drivers
license, and when applicable, the name and address of the owner and registering
agency of the vehicle, including the certificate of registration number.
The
apprehending officer shall stipulate therein the specific violation and furnish copy of
the citation ticket to the person apprehended.
c) Should it come to the attention of the traffic enforcer that the driver of motor vehicle
who has committed traffic violation is a recidivist or is under the influence of liquor or
prohibited drugs; the apprehending officer shall request for police assistance in
escorting to or detaining such driver at the office of the Roads and Traffic
Administration or the nearest police precinct for verification.
d) In case of business establishment found violating the provisions on traffic obstructions,
the apprehending officer shall demand the presentation of Mayors Permit or in case of
construction, the Building Permit; and indicate the name and address of the owner and
the corresponding Mayors or Building Permit Number, the particular provision violated
and furnish copy of said citation ticket. In the event, however, that the person found
violating the provisions of this Ordinance is not engaged in any occupation or business
requiring a permit, his name and correct address shall be ascertained and indicated in
the citation ticket.
e) In case of pedestrians found violating this Ordinance, they shall be taken to the nearest
office of the Roads and Traffic Administration to pay the appropriate penalty.
f)
In case any motor vehicle without driver is found illegally parked, stopped or in
violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, the officer finding the vehicle shall note
down its plate number, model or type and any information displayed on the vehicle,
which may identify its user, and shall conspicuously attach to the vehicle a summon for
the driver or owner to answer the charge against him/her within three (3) days, during
the hours and at a place specified in the summon. Failure of the driver or owner to
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liable for payment of the corresponding fines. If the driver or owner of such illegally
parked motor vehicle will not turn up within one (1) hour from the time the traffic
enforcer issued the summon, such vehicle shall be towed to the impounding area of
the RTA Office or the towing services company/contractor, as the case maybe.
g) In the event an apprehended driver or owner of vehicle decides to contest his/her
violation or the apprehension, he/she may lodge a protest before the Traffic
Management Board created hereof, which shall conduct investigation and hearing, and
render decision thereof. The said Board shall also take jurisdiction on complaints
against abusive traffic enforcers and cases of traffic enforcers accepting bribes or
drivers offering bribes by conducting preliminary hearing of said cases and recommend
appropriate administrative or criminal action to the City Legal Officer.
SECTION 205. When Complaint to be Issued.- In the event the person who
was issued citation ticket fails to pay the traffic fine stated in the citation ticket at the
office of the Roads and Traffic Administration, or to not render community service in lieu of
payment of administrative fine as provided under this Ordinance, within seventy-two (72)
hours from time of issuance of the citation ticket, the Roads and Traffic Administration shall
immediately file a complaint against such person before the courts.
a) Aside from filing of the appropriate action before the Court, the following
administrative remedies for enforcement shall be undertaken;
b) For driving-related violations, the Roads and Traffic Administration shall
communicate with the Land Transportation Office to hold in abeyance the renewal
of drivers license or vehicle registration until clearance has been obtained from
the City;
c) For other violations, the Roads and Traffic Administration shall immediately request
for cancellation of the permit and the issuance of closure order from the City Mayor.
In the event that the owner of the thing or object causing the obstruction on the
sidewalk or city streets could not be determined, the Roads and Traffic
Administration shall cause its removal or impoundment.
d) Where the violator is not the driver, a written notice or citation to the offending
party shall be issued by the deputized traffic enforcer.
SECTION 206. Fines and Penalties.- Any violation of the provisions of this
Ordinance, or any of the acts or omissions enumerated in this Section which shall
constitute violations of traffic rules and regulations in the City of Cagayan de Oro, shall be
penalized with the following administrative fines:
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSES
Fines and Penalties

3rd &
Subseq
1st
2nd
uent
Offense Offense
Offense
s
A student driver operating motor vehicle w/o being

accompanied by a licensed driver ..........................................................
P1,500
Allowing an unlicensed/ improperly licensed person to
drive ......................................................................................................
1,500
Allowing another person to use his/her license ......................................
1,500
P3,000
P5,000
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000


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Driving with a delinquent, invalid, suspended,

ineffectual or revoked license .................................................................
1,500
Driving without a license.........................................................................
1,500
Expired driver's license ..........................................................................
1,500
Failure to carry driver's license ..............................................................
1,500
Failure to show or surrender license .......................................................
1,500
Failure to sign driver's license ................................................................
500
Fake or counterfeit license .....................................................................
1,500
Hiring a minor or unlicensed conductor..................................................
1,500
Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a crime ..............................
1,500
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
500
3,000
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
500
5,000
5,000
5,000
500
500
3,000
5,000
1,500
1,500
3,000
5,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
5,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
1,000
500
1,000
500
3,000
500
500
500
5,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
3,000
5,000
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH MOTOR

VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Certificate of registration and official receipt not
carried.....................................................................................................
500
Operating/allowing the operation of a motor vehicle
with a suspended/revoked certificate of registration...............................
1,500
Tourist operating a non-Philippine registered vehicle
beyond 90 day period.............................................................................
1,500
Unregistered/improperly registered/ delinquent or
invalid registration..................................................................................
1,500
VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH PLATES AND
STICKERS
Dirty or uncared for plates......................................................................
500
Expired commemorative plates/stickers.................................................
500
If plates are made to appear as registered to operate
as FOR HIRE............................................................................................
500
Illegal transfer and use of plates/tags or stickers in
the commission of a crime......................................................................
5,000
Illegal transfer of plates, tags, or stickers...............................................
1,500
Illegal use of commemorative plates without proper
authority.................................................................................................
1,000
Inconspicuously displayed plates............................................................
500
License plate different from body number on for-hire
vehicle.....................................................................................................
1,500
No sticker................................................................................................
500
No sticker showing the correct year........................................................
500
Plates not firmly attached and visible.....................................................
500
Removing permanent plates to accommodate
commemorative plates...........................................................................
500
Tampered/marked plate or stickers.........................................................
500
Unauthorized or improvised number plates............................................
500
Use of Expired Commemorative License Plates, etc................................
500
500
VIOLATIONS RELATIVE TO MOTOR VEHICLE

PARTS, ACCESSORIES, MARKINGS
Defective brakes.....................................................................................
1,500


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Defective handbrakes.............................................................................
500
Defective horn or signaling device..........................................................
500
Defective or broken windshield...............................................................
500
Dirty and unsightly or dilapidated motor vehicle....................................
500
Failure to install EWD 4 meters away to the front and
back of stalled vehicle.............................................................................
500
Failure to paint or improper painting of authorized
route (jeepneys)......................................................................................
500
Failure to put "NOT FOR HIRE" sign on jeepney/jitney
not operated FOR HIRE............................................................................
500
Glaring front or rear body parts and/or sporting
dazzling accessories................................................................................
500
Improper horn or signaling device (exceptionally loud,
startling, or disagreeable) ......................................................................
500
No brake (stop) lights..............................................................................
1,500
No Early Warning Device.........................................................................
500
No handbrakes........................................................................................
500
No interior lights or using dim interior lights...........................................
500
No license plate lights.............................................................................
500
No or defective headlights......................................................................
1,500
No or defective speedometer..................................................................
500
No or defective taillights.........................................................................
1,500
No or defective windshield wipers...........................................................
500
No or disconnected muffler or muffler emitting
exceptionally loud noise..........................................................................
1,000
No rear view mirror.................................................................................
500
No red rear lights....................................................................................
1,500
Non-painting of business name or trade name on
vehicle used for business trade...............................................................
500
Operating vehicle with tinted front side glass windows
and windshield........................................................................................
1,500
Operating vehicle with unprescribed mudguard ....................................
500
Operation of vehicles with right-hand steering wheel.............................
1,500
Unauthorized change of color or configuration.......................................
1,500
Unlawful use or attachment of siren/ bell/horn/whistle/
gadget that produces exceptionally loud or startling
sound, including dome lights, blinkers, and similar
signaling/flashing devices.......................................................................
500
Unregistered substitute or replacement engine......................................
1,500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
3,000
500
500
500
500
5,000
500
500
500
3,000
500
3,000
5,000
500
5,000
1,000
500
3,000
1,000
500
5,000
500
500
1,500
500
3,000
3,000
1,500
500
5,000
5,000
500
3,000
500
5,000
Defective Equipment (not roadworthy)...................................................

500
500
Failure to post signage instructing passengers of
600
600
public motor vehicles required the wearing of seat
[Driver- [Driverbelts to FASTEN SEAT BELTS....................................................................
P300]
P300]
[Operat [Operat
oror-
500
600
[DriverP300]
[Operat
or-
VIOLATIONS RELATIVE TO FOR-HIRE MOTOR

VEHICLE


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P300]
P300]
P300]
2,000
3,000
500
500
3,000
5,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
1,000
3,000
500
500
500
500
500
1,000
5,000
500
500
500
Allowing load in excess of its carrying capacity .....................................

500
500
[Conduc
[Condu
torctorP250]
P250]
[Driver- [DriverP250]
P250]
Baggage/freight carried on top of truck exceeds 20
kgs/sqm and not distributed properly......................................................
500
500
Load extended beyond projected width without permit
......................................................................................................
500
500
Operating a vehicle in excess of limits ...................................................
500
500
Overloading ...........................................................................................
500
500
Total weight of cargo carrying device or passenger
truck in excess of 100 kilos ....................................................................
500
500
Unsafe load.............................................................................................
500
500
Loads not properly secured
500
500
No permit to move equipment and/or load of
excessive weight, width or height
1,500
3,000
500
[Condu
ctorP250]
[DriverP250]
For any infraction to retrofit with/install required

seatbelt/ anchorage/ seat orientation as prescribed...............................
1,000
Illegal installation or playing of car stereo..............................................
1,500
No body number on vehicle....................................................................
500
No capacity markings.............................................................................
500
No garbage receptacle ...........................................................................
500
No name of operator and plate number inside
passenger cab ........................................................................................
500
No name/business name and address on vehicle....................................
500
No red flag or red lights on projecting load ............................................
500
No spare tire...........................................................................................
500
Operating without Mayors Permit ..........................................................
1,000
Out of Line - Operating outside authorized route....................................
1,500
Unauthorized bell, siren, or exhaust whistle ...........................................
500
Use of slippers or sleeveless shirts when driving a
FOR HIRE vehicle ....................................................................................
500
WEIGHTS AND LOAD LIMITS
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
5,000
PROHIBITED OR ILLEGAL OPERATION

Colorum operation .................................................................................
1,500
3,000
(Driver- (DriverP500/ P1000 /
Operato Operato
rrP1000)
P2000)
Colorum operation or private use despite suspended
CR
1,500
3,000
5,000
(DriverP2000/
Operato
rP3000)
5,000


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BREACH OF CONDITION OF FRANCHISE &

RELATED VIOLATIONS
Breach of franchise conditions ...............................................................
1,000
Employing insolent, discourteous or arrogant drivers
or conductors .........................................................................................
1,500
Fare Overcharging ..................................................................................
1,000
[Driver/
Conduct
orP500]
[Operat
orP500]
No franchise/certificate of public conveyance or
evidence of franchise in the motor vehicle .............................................
1,000
Contracting Services...............................................................................
1,000
Non issuance of fare ticket on bus..........................................................
750
[Conduc
torP375]
[Operat
orP375 ]
Refusal to convey passengers to proper destination
(trip cutting) ...........................................................................................
1,500
Refusal to render service to the public ...................................................
1,500
Unauthorized commercial or business name, allowing
another to use his commercial or business name ..................................
500
Undue preference or unjust discrimination ...........................................
1,500
No fare matrix displayed.........................................................................
500
1,000
1,000
3,000
1,000
[Driver/
Conduc
torP500]
[Operat
orP500]
5,000
1,000
[Driver/
Conduc
torP500]
[Operat
orP500]
1,000
3,000
750
[Condu
ctorP375]
[Operat
or-P375
]
1,000
5,000
750
[Condu
ctorP375]
[Operat
or-P375
]
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
500
3,000
1,000
500
5,000
2,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
PARKING VIOLATIONS
Double parking.......................................................................................
1,500
Overnight parking (6:00 PM-5:00 AM) on road, road
shoulder, sidewalk not designated as overnight pay
parking zone, of cargo trucks or tractor trailers of sixwheel and up ..........................................................................................
1,500
Parking at any place where official NO PARKING signs
are posted ..............................................................................................
1,500
Parking in front of a private driveway.....................................................
1,500
Parking on a crosswalk............................................................................
1,500
Parking on the sidewalk .........................................................................
1,500
Parking within 4 meters of a fire hydrant................................................
1,500
Parking within 4 meters of the driveway entrance to
any fire station........................................................................................
1,500


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Parking within 6 meters of the intersection of curb

lines ......................................................................................................
1,500
Parking within an intersection.................................................................
1,500
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
500
500
500
500
500
4,000
[DriverP2000]
[Operat
orP2000]
3,000
500
500
500
500
3,000
[DriverP1500]
[Operat
orP1500]
500
2,000
[DriverP1000]
[Operat
orP1000]
2,000
[DriverP1,000]
[Operat
orP1,000
]
500
500
500
500
500
5,000
[DriverP2500]
[Operat
orP2500]
5,000
500
500
500
500
5,000
[DriverP2500]
[Operat
orP2500]
500
2,000
[DriverP1000]
[Operat
orP1000]
2,000
[DriverP1,000]
[Operat
orP1,000
]
500
500
500
500
TAXI UNIT VIOLATIONS

Failure of owner/operator to paint his name and
address on the unit inside and/or outside the taxi..................................
500
Failure to paint AIRCON on taxi unit........................................................
500
Failure to provide clean seat covers........................................................
500
Failure to provide light on taximeter.......................................................
500
Failure to provide top light indicating availability....................................
500
Fast, tampered, defective, or no operating taximeters...........................
3,000
[DriverP1500]
[Operat
orP1500]
Flagged up taxi meter/Operating on contractual basis...........................
1,500
Loose triplex seal....................................................................................
500
No air-conditioning unit...........................................................................
500
No body number.....................................................................................
500
No taxi driver's uniform...........................................................................
500
No taximeter...........................................................................................
1,500
[DriverP750]
[Operat
orP750]
Old meter, transmission seal or triplex seal............................................
500
Refusal to render service to the public/convey
2,000
passenger to destination.........................................................................
[DriverP1000]
[Operat
orP1000]
Tampered, broken, joined, reconnected, fake or
altered sealing wire.................................................................................
2,000
[DriverP1,000]
[Operat
orP1,000 ]
Unregistered or unauthorized trade/business name or
its unauthorized use................................................................................
500
Violation of color scheme/Adoption of new color
design w/o authority................................................................................
500
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Allowing a passenger to ride on top or on the cover of

a vehicle..................................................................................................
500
Arrogance or discourtesy .......................................................................
1,500
Blocking an intersection or free turn right lane
1,500
Cutting an overtaken vehicle .................................................................
1,500
Disregarding traffic officer .....................................................................
1,500
Disregarding traffic signs .......................................................................
1,500
Disregarding traffic control signals
1,500
Driver operating motor vehicle without turning on
headlights during night time ..................................................................
1,500
Driving against traffic ............................................................................
1,500
Driving or parking in a place not designed for
parking/driving (i.e. sidewalks, alleys, etc.) ............................................
1,500
Driving while under the influence of liquor or
prohibited drugs .....................................................................................
1,500
Failure to come to a complete stop on a through
highway or stop intersection ..................................................................
1,500
Failure to come to a complete stop on a through
street or railroad crossing ......................................................................
1,500
Failure to dim headlights .......................................................................
500
Failure to give proper turn/stop signals ..................................................
1,500
Failure to give way to an overtaking vehicle ..........................................
1,500
Failure to give way to police, fire department vehicles
or ambulances ........................................................................................
1,500
Failure to stop motor vehicle and apply handbrake
when left unattended .............................................................................
1,500
Failure to wear the prescribed seat belt devices and/or
failure to require passengers to wear prescribed
seatbelt ..................................................................................................
1,500
Failure to yield right of way (same time rule) .........................................
1,500
Failure to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk .........................................
1,500
Failure to yield to the right of way (first at intersection
rule) ......................................................................................................
1,500
Failure to yield to the right of way coming from a
private road or driveway.........................................................................
1,500
Hitching-permitting any person to hang onto or ride
on the outside of a vehicle such as a person on a
bicycle/ skateboard/ roller skates ...........................................................
500
Illegal left turn ........................................................................................
1,500
Illegal overtaking ...................................................................................
1,500
Illegal right turn .....................................................................................
1,500
Illegal turn ..............................................................................................
1,500
Increasing speed when being overtaken before the
overtaking vehicle has completely passed .............................................
1,500
No canvass cover on sand and gravel cargoes of
trucks
1,500
No helmet when driving or riding a motorcycle ......................................
500
500
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
1,500
500
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
1,500
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
500
3,000
3,000
5,000
500
5,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
500
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
500
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
500
5,000
500


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Obstruction to traffic ..............................................................................

1,500
Operating truck during truck ban ...........................................................
500
Over speeding ........................................................................................
1,500
Overtaking at a railway grade crossing ..................................................
1,500
Overtaking at an unsafe distance ..........................................................
1,500
Overtaking between MEN WORKING or CAUTION signs
......................................................................................................
1,500
Overtaking in a NO OVERTAKING zone ...................................................
1,500
Overtaking in an intersection .................................................................
1,500
Overtaking on a crest of a grade ............................................................
1,500
Overtaking on a curve ............................................................................
1,500
Overtaking when left side is not visible or clear of
incoming traffic ......................................................................................
1,500
Permitting a passenger to ride on the running board,
step board, or mudguard of a vehicle......................................................
1,500
Reckless driving .....................................................................................
1,500
Smoke Belching .....................................................................................
1,000
Smoking inside a public utility vehicle (driver or
passenger)..............................................................................................
1,500
Any Violation of General Driving Rules ...................................................
500
Keeping as Far Right as Practicable
Use of Center Lanes of Three Lanes Thoroughfares
Passing vehicles
Giving way to Overtaking Vehicles
Drivers not to Obstruct Traffic
Driving in Lanes on Thoroughfares
Driving through Roundabouts and Rotondas
Keeping Right of Double Yellow Lanes
Driving in Bicycle Lanes
Driving in Reserved Lanes
Driving Over a Yellow Box
Driving tricycle/motorela in national road...............................................
500
Driving through Funerals or other processions........................................
500
Erection or Interference with Traffic Control Signals................................
500
Following fire truck and emergency vehicles when its
siren is on................................................................................................
500
Improper riding of bicycle or tricycle.......................................................
500
Improper opening of doors and alighting from vehicles..........................
500
Kabit System........................................................................................
500
Not giving way during turns....................................................................
500
Not giving way to or from parked vehicles..............................................
500
Not giving way to vehicles while leaving or entering a
road ......................................................................................................
500
Not Giving Way at Roundabout in Rotundas............................................
500
Violation of Speed Limits/Over speeding.................................................
500
Drag Racing/Speed Contest....................................................................
1,500
Violation Of Rule On One-Way Street......................................................
500
Failure to use or stop the use of Turn and Stop Signals...........................
500
3,000
500
3,000
3,000
3,000
5,000
500
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
1,500
5,000
5,000
3,000
3,000
500
5,000
500
500
500
1,000
500
500
1,500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
3,000
500
500
500
500
500
5,000
500
500


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Violation of No U-Turns............................................................................
500
Prohibited Parking, Waiting, Loading or Unloading..................................
500
Non-payment of parking fees..................................................................
500
No Holding handle bar............................................................................
500
Non-compliance with WRP......................................................................
500
No designated seats for disabled persons...............................................
500
No IDs displayed.....................................................................................
500
Operating Animal Drawn Carriages, Bicycles and
Tricycles without License.........................................................................
500
Overloading of passengers of bicycles and tricycles...............................
500
Out of service area (tricycle, pedicab, trisikad,
motorela)................................................................................................
500
Obstructing Drivers View or Mechanism.................................................
500
Obstructing Roads by Motor Vehicles, and Vendors
Stalled Vehicles.......................................................................................
500
Parking and Waiting in Prohibited Areas..................................................
500
Parking Near Grade or Curve..................................................................
500
Parking on Parade Routes and on Any Special
Occasion.................................................................................................
500
Parking for Certain Prohibited Purposes..................................................
500
Parking in front of Residential or of Commercial
Establishment.........................................................................................
500
Putting Glass, Sharp Objects on Highway................................................
1,500
Riding Bicycle and Tricycle Without Regular and
Permanent Seat.......................................................................................
500
Restrictions on Some Roads....................................................................
500
Riding Bicycle More than Two Abreast.....................................................
500
Refusals to Have Vehicles Weighed and/or Remove
Excess Load.............................................................................................
500
Road Unworthiness of Motor Vehicles.....................................................
500
Street Diggings of Road Closure Without Permit.....................................
500
Towing of Bicycles...................................................................................
500
Unregistered Motor Vehicle.....................................................................
500
Use, Posting or Display of Fake Unauthorized IDs
Stickers, etc............................................................................................
500
Use of Signaling Devices.........................................................................
500
Unauthorized Installation/Use of Jalousies, Additional
Air-con, Dim-colored Lights, etc...............................................................
500
Tracking Mud Unto the Highway..............................................................
500
Violation of No Entry Sign.......................................................................
500
Violation of Bridge Load Limit.................................................................
500
Violation of Keep Right, Keep Left Sign...................................................
500
Violation of Stop Sign..............................................................................
500
Violation of Give Way/Yield Sign..............................................................
500
Violation of Procedures Involving Traffic Accidents..................................
500
Violation or Non-compliance with any Section or
500
500
500
1,500
500
500
1,500
500
500
500
2,000
500
500
3,000
500
1,000
500
2,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
3,000
500
5,000
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500


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Article, regarding Lighting, Warning Signs, Equipment............................

Violation of Bridge Load Limit or Limit in the Use of
Bridge.....................................................................................................
500
Violation of Speed Limit on Wooden Bridge.............................................
500
Violation of License Restriction...............................................................
500
Violating Pedestrian Crossing..................................................................
500
Violating Restrictions on Pedestrian........................................................
500
Violating Restrictions on Animals and Livestock......................................
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
SECTION 207. Community Service- In case a driver of a motor vehicle

apprehended for traffic violations could not pay the administrative fine imposed under
this Ordinance, he/she may opt to render community service in lieu of paying the
administrative fine at the rate equivalent to eight hours per Five Hundred Pesos
(P500.00) worth of administrative fine. The community service for apprehended traffic
violators shall include collection of garbage, cleaning of streets and graffiti, declogging of
canals and drains, and other tasks relative to the beautification and clean and green
program of the city. At the discretion of the head of the Roads and Traffic Administration,
a traffic violator who opt to render community service maybe allowed to serve his/her
penalty by doing traffic enforcement; Provided, that his/her required community service
is not less than six (6) days; Provided further, that he/she shall undergo a two-day
seminar on traffic enforcement or management to be offset on his required period of
community service; Provided finally, that he/she shall possess the educational and other
qualifications of a traffic enforcer.
Within seventy-two (72) hours from apprehension, the driver of a motor vehicle
apprehended for traffic violations who opt to render community service in lieu of paying
the administrative fine shall report to the head of the Roads and Traffic Administration
who shall immediately compute and reflect in a prescribed community service form the
required number of hours of community service. The said form shall be duly signed by
the RTA head and the apprehended driver. The RTA shall accompany and entrust the said
driver together with the community service form to the City Public Services Officer who
shall determine the nature of the required community service as mentioned herein, the
location and the specific date and hour when he/she will commence doing community
service, which shall be within twenty-four (24) hours from the time he/she reported to the
RTA.
After the apprehended driver completed the required community service, the City
Public Services Officer or the RTA, in case the required community service is traffic
enforcement, shall issue a certification to this effect. The said Certification shall be
submitted to the RTA to form part of the record of violations of the said driver.
SECTION 208. Recidivists. In case of drivers of motor vehicles who have
committed at least three (3) traffic violations of the same nature, the Roads and Traffic
Administration shall recommend to the Land Transportation Office for the suspension or
cancellation of their drivers license.
In case of drivers of public utility vehicles who have committed at least three (3)
traffic violations of the same nature, in addition to recommending the cancellation or
suspension of their drivers license, the Roads and Traffic Administration shall
recommend to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for suspension
or cancellation of the franchise of the operator of their units being driven. In addition, no


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Mayors Permit as required under Section 77, as amended, of the 2003 Revenue Code
shall be issued for the operation of such vehicle in the City.
SECTION 209. Judicial Penalty. In the event the person who was issued citation
ticket fails to pay the traffic fine stated in the citation ticket at the office of the Roads and
Traffic Administration, or to not render community service in lieu of payment of
administrative fine as provided under this Ordinance, within seventy-two (72) hours from
time of issuance of the citation ticket, the Roads and Traffic Administration shall
immediately file a complaint against such person before the courts, and if found guilty of
the offenses shall be penalized with a fine of not less than P3,000.00 but not more than
P5,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than eight (8) months but not more than one (1)
year, or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.
SECTION 210.
Apportioning
Administrative/Judicial Fine:
(A)
Sharing
of
the
Proceeds
of
The proceeds of the administrative fines collected from or paid by violators of the
citys traffic rules and regulations who opted to settle their violation
administratively during the reglementary period of 72 hours from the time of arrest,
shall be apportioned as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(B)
or
Fifty percent (50%) of the fine paid by the offender shall accrue to the general
fund of the City government;
In case the arrest was made by a city policeman, fifty percent (50%) shall
accrue to the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, as the citys financial support
thereto for its operational funds to special activities/operations, honorarium,
and for the acquisition of equipments, supplies, repair of police vehicles,
improvement of police buildings, for schooling/training of its members and for
medical assistance to policemen wounded while on duty, among others.
In case the arrest was made by a member of the Barangay Police, elected
barangay official, RTA enforcer and deputized private individual traffic
enforcer, twenty percent (20%) shall be given to the arresting person, and
thirty percent (30%) shall accrue to the Barangay where he/she resides or is
member of its Barangay Police, the RTA, or to the private traffic organization
or association, as the case maybe.
The proceeds of judicial fines collected from or paid by violators of the citys traffic
rules and regulations shall be apportioned as follows:
Fifty percent (40%) of the fine paid by the offender shall accrue to the general fund
of the City government;
Twenty percent (20%) shall accrue to the Office of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities,
Cagayan de Oro City, as the citys financial support thereto for acquisition of
equipment necessary for its operations.
(c) In case the arrest was made by a city policeman, forty percent (40%) shall
accrue to the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, as the citys financial support
thereto for its operational funds to special activities/operations, honorarium,
and for the acquisition of equipments, supplies, repair of police vehicles,
improvement of police buildings, for schooling/training of its members and for
medical assistance to policemen wounded while on duty, among others.
(d) In case the arrest was made by a member of the Barangay Police, elected
barangay official, RTA enforcer and deputized private individual traffic
enforcer, twenty percent (20%) shall be given to the arresting person, and
twenty percent (20%) shall accrue to the Barangay where he/she resides or is


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member of its Barangay Police, the RTA, or the private traffic organization or
association, as the case maybe.
ARTICLE XXX
FINAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 211. Miscellaneous. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code,
other existing Ordinances and laws to the contrary, the City Mayor is hereby given full
power and authority to issue Executive Orders, rules and regulations appurtenants hereto,
with the end in view of making this Ordinance truly reflective of the ideals of good
governance, especially in regulating the use and enjoyment of city streets.
The provisions of Department Order No. 96-693 issued by the DOTC covering the
Revised Schedule of Administrative fess and charges of the Land Transportation Office
(LTO) that are not inconsistent herewith are hereby adopted.
SECTION 212. Separability Clause.- If for any reason, any section or provision of
this Ordinance is declared illegal or unconstitutional, other sections or provisions hereof,
which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 213. Repealing Clause.- All previous issuances, ordinances, rules and
regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this
Code are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 214. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen
(15) days following its approval and publication.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Present:
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
- Councilor
Juan Y. Sia, Co-Author

Annie Y. Daba
Edgar S. Cabanlas
Ian Mark Q. Nacaya, Author
Alfonso C. Goking
Jose Benjamin A. Benaldo
Reynaldo N. Advincula
Caesar Ian E. Acenas
Maryanne C. Enteria
Alvin R. Calingin
Simeon V. Licayan, Co-Author
Zaldy O. Ocon
Jerico Goldmar P. Ebabacol
Alexander S. Dacer
DONE in the City of Cagayan de Oro this 19TH day of March 2007.
I hereby certify to the correctness of the aforestated Ordinance.


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ARTURO S. DE SAN MIGUEL

CITY SECRETARY
Attested as duly enacted:
MICHELLE T. SPIERS
CITY VICE MAYOR
PRESIDING OFFICER
Approved:
VICENTE Y. EMANO
CITY MAYOR
Attested:
MARY JANE L. BUTASLAC
ASSISTANT CITY BUDGET OFFICER

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Republic of the Philippines

CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO

OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL

ORDINANCE NO. 10551-2007

Authorized maintenance vehicle any vehicle of the City Government used in

Authorized two vehicles any vehicle specially constructed or towing vehicles,

Bicycle- any two-wheeled vehicle propelled solely by human power.

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Built-up area a type of street normally characterized by relatively low speeds,

Center- in relation to a thoroughfare, means a line or series of lines, marks or other

Channelized intersection an intersection provided with islands meant to guide

Clearway a length of carriageway generally defined by signs, along which

Emergency vehicle means a motor vehicle:

Horn includes any or every device for signaling by sound.

Intersection the place at which two or more roads cross.

Lanes thoroughfare- means a thoroughfare divided into two or more marked

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Marked crosswalk means a portion of a thoroughfare between two parallel lines

Merging- the converging of separate streams of traffic into a single stream.

Motor vehicle means any conveyance designed to be self-propelled, and

No parking area means a portion of a thoroughfare between two consecutive

One-way thoroughfare means a thoroughfare on which vehicles are permitted

Overtake to pass or attempt to overtake or pass a slower-moving vehicle

Parking area means a portion of the thoroughfare where parking is permitted as

Pedestrian any person on foot or in a perambulator.

Roundabout an intersection where all traffic travels in one direction around a

Separation line a line marked on the pavement of a thoroughfare to separate

Standing a vehicle is said to be standing if it is stationary for the time needed to

Thoroughfare 0 means that portion of a road improved, designed or used for

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Roads and Traffic Administration refers to the Citys organization or office

Trailer a vehicle not otherwise self-propelled, usually attached to the rear of a

Two way thoroughfare means any thoroughfare where traffic is permitted in

U-turn means a movement which causes a vehicle facing or traveling in one

Rural Barangays are those enumerated in Title II of Ordinance No. 4373-94,

Tricycle refers to motorized tricycle for hire.

Eastbound Public Utility Vehicles public utility vehicles, except taxicabs,

Westbound Public Utility Vehicles public utility vehicles, except taxicabs,

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Every accident report required to be made in writing shall be made on the

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The display by a traffic control signal of

SECTION 21. Obedience to Signs Traffic signs installed shall be obeyed by