MMDA files urgent motion with SC to lift TRO on NCAP, aims to reduce EDSA congestion

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) filed an urgent motion with the Supreme Court on Friday to lift the temporary restraining order against the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP).

Under NCAP, technology such as closed-circuit television and digital cameras are used to capture videos and images of vehicles violating traffic laws.

MMDA chairperson Romando Artes stated that the policy is necessary to reduce congestion on EDSA caused by flagging down violators during its rehabilitation.

Should the Supreme Court not grant the appeal, Artes said the MMDA might enforce NCAP specifically for buses.

In August 2022, the Supreme Court issued a TRO against NCAP following petitions from transport groups in several cities within Metro Manila.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) had previously called on local government units to suspend and review their NCAP policies due to concerns over fines being levied on registered vehicle owners rather than drivers.