MMDA assures public: NCAP-recorded violations are manually validated
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) now back in place. INQUIRER file photo / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday clarified that all violations recorded through the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) are manually reviewed, ensuring that any erroneous violations will be invalidated.
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The MMDA made the pronouncement in response to concerns raised by motorists, including emergency vehicle drivers, who argue that many drivers now hesitate to give way to emergency responders out of fear of being ticketed under the NCAP.
“When captured by AI-powered CCTV cameras, it will be subject to automatic review,” the MMDA Public Information Office (PIO) told reporters through Viber.
“This will be manually reviewed by NCAP personnel. The violation will be invalidated if the apprehension is found to be incorrect, especially if it can be verified that the driver gave way to emergency vehicles,” it added in a mix of Filipino and English.
Furthermore, MMDA reiterated that motorists who receive notices of violation, which they think is erroneous, can appeal it through the .
Motorists may also personally submit their appeal before the MMDA head office in Pasig from 7 a.m. to 4 .m. (Monday to Friday).
The MMDA’s reimplementation of the NCAP came after the Supreme Court lifted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against enforcement of the program.
READ: LIST: Roads where MMDA will reimplement no contact apprehension
The agency resumed NCAP on several roads on Monday, May 26. /jpv
