By Benjamin Cuaresma
MANILA, Philippines — Manila has switched on its upgraded No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP 2.0), putting motorists on notice that traffic violations can now be detected without a roadside confrontation with an enforcer.
Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso issued the warning Monday as the city began implementing the enhanced system, saying motorists—including government employees—should no longer expect to talk their way out of violations.
“You cannot argue with technology,” Domagoso said during the city’s flag-raising ceremony.
The mayor recalled that NCAP during his previous administration had caught hundreds of thousands of motorists, saying the renewed system would further tighten discipline on Manila’s roads.
NCAP 2.0 uses upgraded high-resolution cameras to document suspected violations. But a camera recording alone does not trigger a penalty. Authorized city personnel must first examine and validate each case before a Notice of Violation is issued.
Penalties will be imposed under the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023. Motorists who believe they were wrongly cited may challenge the finding through the NCAP online portal.
Domagoso warned motorists not to ignore notices delivered to their homes, as unpaid penalties may continue to accumulate.
He also said the system is intended to apply equally to everyone, removing opportunities for motorists to seek favors from traffic enforcers.
The mayor urged government workers to lead by example, saying compliance with traffic rules must begin with those serving the public.
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