Author: Councilor Allan Reiz C. Macaraig
Date Filed: May 19, 2026
This proposed ordinance establishes a modern, technology-driven framework allowing for the digital reporting and automated tracking of traffic violations under Ordinance No. 93-049 (The Transport and Traffic Code of Naga City). Designed to minimize traffic congestion and improve enforcement impartiality, the measure introduces the “CitiZend” reporting mechanism, enabling both automated city infrastructure and digital submissions from citizens to record traffic infractions without requiring immediate physical apprehension. The ordinance outlines operational standards, data collection guidelines, clear safeguards against malicious or fraudulent reports, and structures a phased rollout to ensure system efficiency.
Highlights of the Proposed Ordinance
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Digital Enforcement Mechanism: Creates a digital enforcement reporting system for alleged violations of the Transport and Traffic Code, recognizing the MyNaga App (in-app camera capture), public CCTV, private CCTV, and other verifiable digital modes as valid reporting channels.
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Report Requirement: Reports must contain the nature of the violation, place/date/time, photo or video proof with embedded metadata (GPS coordinates, timestamp, device ID), identity of the violator and vehicle if known, and reporter details; anonymous reports are allowed provided all required information is present.
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Anti-Harassment Fraud Penalties: Strongly penalizes the submission of fake, prank, or intentionally fraudulent digital traffic reports meant to vex or harass motorists, imposing a ₱5,000.00 fine and an imprisonment term ranging from one month up to one year.
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Adjudication Process: The person complained of has 5 days to submit an answer; the City Legal Office must issue a decision within 72 hours of receipt, and said decision is final. If found guilty, the violator has 72 hours to settle or a temporary alert is placed on the vehicle registration.
- TMC Review and Notice of Violation: The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Public Safety Office reviews all reports, issues Notices of Violation to the registered vehicle owner and/or driver via registered mail or email, and may summarily dismiss reports that are unverifiable, incomplete, fraudulent, or prank-like.
- Online Payment System: An online payment system shall be developed to facilitate convenient penalty settlement, with a minimal convenience fee.
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