5th Sangguniang Panlungsod (6/30/1995 – 6/30/1998)

Summary/Additional Info:

Summary: This ordinance amends Naga City’s Transport and Traffic Code to regulate “padyaks” (pedicabs). All units for hire must be registered with the City Treasurer’s Office and carry verified ₱10,000 Third Party Liability Insurance for the driver and two passengers. Padyaks must meet specific design and safety standards, including proper lighting, a covered sidecar, uniform design, and color coding by area, with a deadline for compliance by January 1, 1997. Motorized padyaks are strictly prohibited. Violations can result in fines ranging from ₱500 to ₱1,000 or up to one month’s imprisonment, with apprehended units impounded. Administrative fines increase with repeated offenses. The ordinance took effect upon approval and publication.