With the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) not in effect since 2022, Filipinos are caught off-guard with the recent proliferation of texts alleging that they have yet to paid their NCAP violations and need to settle it within 7 days. The MMDA has reminded the public that NCAP remains suspended, and the DICT is alerting […]
Owners of vehicles with violations under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) may now proceed with their registration as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has temporarily disabled the apprehension alarm. Following the order from the Supreme Court to suspend the controversial program, LTO chief Teofilio Guadiz III said he sent a letter to the […]
The No Contact Apprehension Policy is temporarily suspended upon the order of the Supreme Court. A hearing is already set for January 2023, where the highest court shall decide on its constitutionality. However, according to our resident lawyer, NCAP will likely remain dead and here’s why. First, let’s start with the most common and fundamental […]
No traffic policy has ever been as controversial as the No-contact Apprehension Policy. It was bombarded with complaints immediately after its implementation, both from private and public groups. According to them, the system is full of loopholes as well as legal issues. This begs the question of whether the NCAP is legal or not. Starting […]
The Supreme Court has finally decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of the no contact apprehension program (NCAP). In a briefer issued Tuesday, the SC said the temporary restraining order is “effective immediately and until further orders from the Court.” “Any apprehensions through the NCAP programs and ordinances related thereto shall be prohibited until further […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it will appeal the NCAP fines for public utility vehicles (PUVs), saying they are way much higher than what the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is imposing. According to LTO chief Assistant Secretary Teofilo Guadiz III, the fines imposed under NCAP should be the same, if not lower, as […]
In a joint statement, the mayors of the five cities expressed their common stand to continue with the implementation of the NCAP as they vowed to continuously improve infrastructure and road conditions for motorists. The joint statement was signed by Valenzuela City Mayor Wes Gatchalian, Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, […]
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito wants to put the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) on a “trial period” until the end of 2022. This is to iron out the kinks and the glitches in the system. Ejercito, chairman of the Senate committee, said he is not against the implementation of NCAP. He just wants the […]
Four transport groups have petitioned the Supreme Court to scrap the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) implemented by five cities in Metro Manila. The petitioners asked the highest tribunal to declare as unconstitutional the program that uses closed-circuit television systems and digital cameras to catch motorists in the act of committing traffic violations. The said petitioners are […]
No traffic policy has ever been as controversial as the No Contact Apprehension Policy or NCAP. With lots of flaws in its design—bad roads, poor road signs, untrained reviewers, etc., many motorists would like to contest their violation. Whether you’re one of them or not, here’s a guide on how to contest an NCAP violation. […]
The No-contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) has been in effect across various cities in Metro Manila for quite some time now. Unfortunately, it seems that motorists are not the only ones unhappy about the new policy. In fact, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) wants the NCAP suspended for the meantime. In addition to the left and […]
We already told you that bigger doesn’t mean safer when it comes to vehicle safety. This has been proven once again by the 2022 Toyota Raize subcompact SUV in the ASEAN NCAP crash test. ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP is the official and recognized provider of safety ratings in South East Asia. […]