Strict enforcement of illegal parking rules proposed in Davao
In a bid to alleviate worsening traffic congestion across the city, Davao City Councilor Luna Maria Acosta has announced plans to file a Clamping Zone Ordinance. This proposal aims to designate no-parking areas in downtown and busy streets, including Quimpo Boulevard and R. Castillo Street.
Acosta made these statements during the Pulong Pulong sa Dabawenyos forum on Tuesday, August 5, at the Sangguniang Panlungsod. The ordinance, if passed, will prohibit parking in the designated areas, with vehicles being clamped to prevent them from driving away.
The Clamping Zone Ordinance requires amendments to Davao City's traffic code, giving authorized personnel from the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) the power to conduct clamping operations. The city is in the process of procuring the clamps needed for enforcement.
Vehicle owners caught parking illegally in these zones will face fines ranging from ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 depending on the type of vehicle before the clamps will be removed. Notably, pay-parking and designated free-parking areas will not be affected by the ordinance.
Councilor Acosta, who chairs the committees on Peace and Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism in the Davao City Council, hopes the ordinance will be passed before the end of 2025. The proposal is aimed at addressing the growing issue of illegal parking in key areas of the city.
No information was provided regarding the timeline for the filing and enforcement of the Clamping Zone Ordinance. However, Acosta's advocacy for stricter enforcement against illegal parking in Davao City is a step towards improving the city's traffic situation.
The Clamping Zone Ordinance, announced by Davao City Councilor Luna Maria Acosta, will be focusing on addressng illegal parking issues in key city areas, particularly downtown and busy streets like Quimpo Boulevard and R. Castillo Street. If passed, this ordinance will require amendments to Davao City's traffic code and will include penalties for vehicle owners caught parking illegally in designated zones, ranging from ₱1,000 to ₱3,000.
