ORDINANCE NO. 2020-063

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Summary: Ordinance No. 2020-063, enacted on July 21, 2020, regulates the operation of “Trimobile Not-for-Hire” vehicles within Naga City. It mandates the replacement and issuance of new city trimobile plates for all such vehicles, whether privately owned or by government agencies and private entities. A fee of P250.00 is imposed for the new plate. The ordinance explicitly defines “Trimobile Not-for-Hire” as a motorized tricycle used for private transport or goods without a fare. It requires registration with the Public Safety Office (PSO) and prohibits these vehicles from operating as for-hire units. Penalties for violations range from P500.00 for the first offense to P1,500.00 for the third, coupled with vehicle impoundment. The PSO is designated as the implementing agency, authorized to issue implementing rules, and responsible for ensuring “NOT FOR HIRE” signage is displayed. Funds for the ordinance’s implementation are allocated from the PSO’s current budget.