MMDA reports over 50 motorists hide license plates to evade NCAP

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) that over 50 motorists have covered their license plates to evade detection under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).

Evidence presented by MMDA Special Operations Group - Strike Force head Gabriel Go includes photos of vehicles with obscured license plates, ranging from motorcycles to four-wheel vehicles.

The LTO will issue show cause orders to violators once they are identified and have an opportunity to explain their actions.

Motorists face fines up to P5,000 and imprisonment for up to two years under the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act for tampering with license plates.

Since NCAP resumed on May 26, about 700 motorists a day have been caught violating traffic rules without any notices issued yet as MMDA personnel validate cases.