Author/s :
- Hon. Jefson Romeo B. Felix
DATE PROPOSED / SUBMITTED:
Date Received: September 14, 2026 (First Draft)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY :
This ordinance establishes clear pedestrian priority and safety standards for crosswalks across Naga City, mandating motorist duties such as slowing down and yielding to pedestrians. It prohibits dangerous driving behaviors like blocking crosswalks or overtaking yielding vehicles, mandates comprehensive infrastructure assessments, and sets graduated administrative penalties for violators.
ORDINANCE HIGHLIGHTS :
- MOTORIST DUTIES & YIELDING: Requires motorists to slow down, come to a complete stop before the stop line, yield to pedestrians within or about to enter a crossing, and remain stopped until the path is safe.
- PROHIBITED ACTS: Outlaws failure to yield, parking or stopping on pedestrian lanes, blocking crosswalks due to traffic congestion, overtaking vehicles stopped for pedestrians, using alternate lanes (like sidewalks) to bypass yielding vehicles, and using horns or acceleration to pressure pedestrians.
- INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW: Mandates an initial citywide review within six months by the Public Safety Office, City Engineer’s Office, and City Planning and Development Office to prioritize, mark, and improve crossings based on safety and accessibility.
- IMPLEMENTING OFFICES: Designates the Public Safety Office (PSO) to lead enforcement, backed by the City Engineer’s Office, CPDO, CEPPIO, PDAO, and the Naga City Police Office.
- PENALTIES & GRADUATED FINES: Imposes fines of P1,000.00 for the first offense, P2,000.00 for the second offense (plus mandatory road-safety orientation), and P3,000.00 for third and succeeding offenses within a 12-month period.
- Proposed