LTO calls for suspension of ‘no contact apprehension policy’ pending guidelines clarification

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Michael Varcas

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is calling on local government units to temporarily suspend the “no contact apprehension policy” (NCAP) so they could review and clarify the guidelines of the said traffic policy.

The NCAP allows Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcers to keep watch and track traffic law violators through the use of CCTV, digital cameras, and other technology. LGUs are the ones tasked to draft the guidelines of the policy. 

However, LTO Chief and Transportation Department Assistant Secretary Teofilo Guadiz III said the implementation of the said policy should be suspended first after public utility vehicle operators complained that they are the ones getting charged for the violations committed by their drivers. 

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