What is MMDA?
MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) is in charge of transport and traffic management not only in Quezon City but to other cities in NCR as well. These guys are also known as the "boys in blue" because their presence is evident in the streets of Metro Manila wearing their blue uniform and usually with a motorcycle beside their position to chase you if you violated their rules. :)
How it Works?
Color Coding or the Number Coding Scheme starts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Plate Numbers Ending in 1 and 2
| Can't be used on a Monday |
Plate Numbers Ending in 3 and 4
| Can't be used on a Tuesday |
Plate Numbers Ending in 5 and 6
| Can't be used on a Wednesday |
Plate Numbers Ending in 7 and 8
| Can't be used on a Thursday |
Plate Numbers Ending in 9 and 0
| Can't be used on a Friday |
Example:
Your car's plate number is XKM 548 the last digit is 8 which means your car can't be used on a Thursday from 7:00 AM up to 7:00 PM.
Penalties
If you get caught bribe for 50 Pesos or one dollar! :) Just kidding! :) Now really, if you get caught you'll be fined 300 pesos and it will be paid at the redemption center. Ask the MMDA guy to point you to the nearest redemption center.
Exemptions
- Ambulance, fire trucks, police patrol cars, military vehicles
- Vehicles commandeered by the government directed by a person in authority or his agent/or by a medical practitioner for military relief or emergency purposes
- Vehicles carrying person's needing immediate medical attention
- Diplomatic vehicles with diplomatic plates
- Government vehicles with government plates or appropriate LTO stickers or markings expressly showing the name of the agency or office
- Duly enfranchised school buses and company shuttle service vehicles
The Good
There are window hours for Private Vehicles from 10:00 AM up to 3:00 PM which means you can use your cars or other vehicles even if you're color coding! Cool!
The Bad
Makati City and the Municipality of San Juan doesn't honor the window hours. So they are color coding from 7:00 AM up 7:00 PM. :(
The Beautiful
Good thing we're operating in Quezon City, and if you want to experience the best home service massage and mobile spa in Quezon City you know where to go! *wink* :)
