A public utility jeepney driver in Metro Manila seeks clarification on the legality of traffic violation fines and license confiscations by the MMDA and LGUs, as opposed to the LTO.
Dear PAO, I have been a public utility jeepney driver for a long time in Metro Manila. I have heard on the radio a declaration of one politician that only the Land Transportation Office has the sole power to confiscate a driver's license in case of a traffic violation. I have been apprehended multiple times by traffic enforcers from both the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and local government units in Metro Manila.
The period so fixed in the receipt shall not be extended and shall become invalid thereafter. Failure of the driver to settle his case within fifteen days from the date of apprehension will be a ground for the suspension and/or revocation of his license.'On the other hand, the power of LGUs emanates from Sections 447 and 458 of RA 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991:'SECTION 447. Powers, Duties, Functions and Compensation.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE METRO MANILA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS PHILIPPINE LAW
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