President Marcos Supports No Contact Apprehension Policy
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has voiced strong support for the reimplementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy, emphasizing that this policy could significantly reduce corruption on the roads. The president highlighted the benefits of the no contact apprehension policy during the third part of the BBM Podcast: Episode 2.
He addressed concerns suggesting that the no contact apprehension policy might be exploited for bribery. “In principle, I agree with the no-contact policy. I’m in favor of that,” Marcos stated firmly.
Reducing Road Corruption Through No Contact Apprehension Policy
Marcos explained the policy’s intention is to ensure motorists strictly follow traffic rules. “Its intention is good. The goal is to ensure that we follow the rules of the road, instead of doing whatever we want to do, and it also helps reduce corruption,” the president said.
He acknowledged that bribery often occurs during traffic stops. “Let’s be honest. When you get pulled over by a cop, there’s usually some money tucked into your license, maybe around P200 or P300,” he noted. However, with the no contact apprehension policy, such incidents would be minimized because violations rely solely on photographic evidence.
“With NCAP, everything is based solely on what’s captured in the picture. When you pay the fine, it’s not handed to just any person — it goes straight into the system,” Marcos added, underscoring the transparency this system brings.
Policy Resumption and Legal Challenges
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority resumed the no contact apprehension policy on May 26 after the Supreme Court lifted a temporary restraining order. This move followed petitions from various transport groups challenging local ordinances related to the policy in five Metro Manila cities.
One debated aspect of the policy involves fine payments, where the registered owners of vehicles—rather than the actual drivers—are held accountable for penalties. This has sparked discussions among stakeholders and lawmakers.
Local officials and sources have noted that the no contact apprehension policy marks a significant step toward curbing roadside bribery and improving overall traffic discipline across the country.
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