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O3616-10-Traffic and Transportation Code As Approved
O3616-10-Traffic and Transportation Code As Approved
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
THE TRAFFIC AND
TRANSPORTATION CODE OF
BUTUAN CITY
CHAPTER I
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
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ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
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h. Driver Every person who drives or is in actual
physical control of a vehicle.
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transport services to the general public for a
fee.
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years.
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public property or ways within one thousand
(1000) feet of the boundaries of any school.
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pp. TEB Traffic Enforcement Bureau of the City of
Butuan.
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for-hire may operate without a fixed origin and
destination. Zones are herein contemplated may
be fixed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod
whenever applicable.
CHAPTER II
ARTICLE I
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ARTICLE II
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Industry or his duly designated
representative
- City Prosecutor
- City Engineer
- City Administrator
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5. Designate metered parking areas within the City as it
may deem necessary;
ARTICLE III
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b. It shall have three (3) sections which are responsible
for the faithful enforcement of the standards of safety
and good operating conditions of both public and
private utility vehicles in the City.
a) Administrative Section:
b) Enforcement Section:
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enforcement and implementation of all traffic
rules and regulations of the City;
c) Engineering Section:
a) Administrative Section:
b) Enforcement Section:
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Operation Head;
c) Engineering Section:
CHAPTER III
ARTICLE I
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vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control
device, placed or erected in accordance with this Code.
Provided, that at any intersection where both stop signs and
traffic signal lights have been erected or installed, the driver of
the vehicle shall operate his vehicle in conformity with the traffic
signal light whenever the same is in operation, unless otherwise
directed by a police officer or traffic enforcer.
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Pedestrian facing such signal are hereby warned that
here is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any
pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-
of-way to all vehicles.
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right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk
and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.
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not to be crossed by vehicular traffic unless when such vehicle is
turning into or out of private driveways.
ARTICLE II
SPEED RESTRICTIONS
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I. STREETS CONSIDERED AS SCHOOL ZONE. - For the
purpose of this Code, the following streets in the City are
hereby declared as SCHOOL ZONE.
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Rosales Street on the North and T. Calo Street on
the south;
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SP ORD. NO. 3010-2006
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III. TRAINING FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS.-
The respective schools shall ensure that their school
crossing guards are properly and adequately equipped
with appropriate knowledge on traffic rules and
regulations. The City shall ensure that these crossing
guards are afforded with such trainings by the LTTMO at
no cost.2
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SP ORD. NO. 3010-2006
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SP ORD. NO. 3010-2006
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8. Shall be prohibited from using intoxicants,
smelling of alcohol will be relieved on the spot,
and shall not smoke while on duty;
2. For the purpose of this Code, the following streets in the City
are hereby declared as HOSPITAL ZONES.
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Section 5. PARKING AREAS AND PUBLIC PARKS.- No
person shall drive a vehicle recklessly or negligently or at a
speed or in such a manner as to endanger or injure persons or
property in any parking areas or public parks.
This provision of the Code shall not relieve the driver of the
above-mentioned authorized emergency vehicles from the duty
to drive with due regard for the safety of all pedestrians crossing
the streets.
ARTICLE III
PASSING, OVERTAKING
AND TAIL GAITING
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the following circumstances:
a. When the right half of the roadway is closed to
traffic while construction is in progress or being
repaired;
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another vehicle from its right side, except under the following
conditions:
ARTICLE IV
ONE-WAY STREETS
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2. The streets or portions thereof described hereunder are
hereby designated as one-way streets.
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going further west shall remain a two-way
street.
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i. Marcos M. Calo Street (south to north
direction). Starting from its junction with Noli
Me Tangere Street on the south, up to its
intersection with G. Flores Avenue.
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SP Ord. No. 3550-09
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r. Portion of R. Calo Street (north to south
direction) from its intersection of J. C. Aquino
Avenue on the north up to Teofilo Sanchez
Street on the South.
ARTICLE V
RIGHT-OF-WAY
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the pedestrian; upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right-
of-way to all vehicles approaching said roadway.
ARTICLE VI
b. Within an intersection;
c. On a crosswalk;
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e. Within four (4) meters from the driveway of any
fire station;
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SP Ord. No. 3426-2008
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authorized to move or require the removal of any vehicle
standing, stopped or parked upon the roadways, streets and
highways of the City in violation of this Code under the following
instances;
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Prohibitions of any existing Ordinance of the City shall be
immobilized by clamping any of the tire of the said violating
vehicle using any vehicle immobilizer or any other special
tool/gadget designated to immobilize violating motor vehicle.6
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SP Ord. No. 2727-2005
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designated as Pay Parking Areas where parallel or angle
parking of motor vehicles are allowed.
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Rosales Street on his North up to its intersection with
Lopez Jaena and A.D. Curato Streets on the South.
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d. Governmentowned motor vehicles parked while
in the personnel on board are performing official
functions.
ARTICLE VII
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ARTICLE VIII
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
AND ACCESSORIES
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sufficient intensity to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of
at least 100 feet in front.
CHAPTER IV
ARTICLE I
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and pass only through specifically designated routes as herein
described in the succeeding section.
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SP Ord. No. 3427-2008
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and proceed toward Barangay Libertad and turn
right to the national highway.
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thirty (30) days or both such
fine and imprisonment at the
discretion of the Court.8
ARTICLE II
A. Pick up Points:
1) Eastbound PUJs
2) Westbound PUJs
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SP Ord. No. 3427-2008
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B. Drop Off Points:
ARTICLE III
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b. TO EASTBOUND ROUTES
d. TO WESTBOUND ROUTES
ARTICLE IV
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SP Ord. No. 3427-2008
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designated for the PUBs going East is the right side of Gov. Jose
C. Aquino Avenue due East, infront of the Urios Gym.
ARTICLE V
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Section 2. DESIGNATED INTRA-CITY ROUTES. The
following routes are hereby designated as intra-city routes for
auto-calesa (AC) in Butuan City:
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f. ROUTE 6 Bancasi-Libertad-J.C. Aquino Avenue-
left turn to J. Rosales Avenue-City Hall-J. Satorre
St.- Langihan Public Market (passing the
circumferential road)- right turn to Langihan Road,
left turn to T. Calo St. right turn to Montilla
Boulevard-left turn to J.C. Aquino-right turn to AD
Curato St.- right turn to F. Durano St.- Pizarro St.-
left turn to Capitol Drive-straight to Capitol-Bonbon
Road- then Libertad and vice versa;
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to J.C. Aquino Avenue (highway) to destination;
and
ROUTE MARK:
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SP Ord. No. 3071-2006
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ROUTE MARK:
ROUTE MARK:
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c. The right side of Gov. Jose C. Aquino Avenue
due west, starting six (6) meters after the
corner of the intersection with Elisa Ochoa
Avenue;
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b. The right side of Gov. Jose C. Aquino Avenue
due East, opposite Butuan Doctors Hospital;
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ARTICLE VI
DISPATCHING
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such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of
the Court.
CHAPTER V
TERMINALS
ARTICLE I
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Executive Director of the CTMT, he shall be assisted by the City
Assessor, City Treasurer and City Chief of Police. As a
management team, CTMT shall be responsible for ensuring
effective and efficient service of the terminal to the riding public.
The CTMT may employ the services of other personnel it may
deem necessary to enforce its function of effective and efficient
administration, peaceful operation of the Bus Terminal.
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Section 4. PROHIBITED ACTS INSIDE THE BUS
TERMINAL. The CTMT is specifically directed to ensure that
none of the following acts are committed inside the Bus
Terminal:
2. Reckless driving;
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2. Authorized porters and handlers are easily
identifiable by their uniform and identification
cards;
ARTICLE II
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On the North existing City Government
Subdivision;
CHAPTER VI
MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE,
MOTORIZED TRISICAD-FOR-HIRE, SINGLE
MOTOR-FOR-HIRE AND MOTORELA
ARTICLE I
REGULATING OPERATION OF
MOTORIZED TRICYCLE-FOR-HIRE,
MOTORIZED TRISICAD-FOR-HIRE,
SINGLE MOTOR-FOR-HIRE
AND MOTORELA-FOR-HIRE
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Section 1. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE.-The authority to
grant the necessary franchise or permit to operate a tricycle-
for-hire, motorized trisicad-for-hire, single motor-for-hire and
motorela-for-hire is vested upon the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The same shall likewise provide for the proper identification,
marking and numbering of all said vehicles awarded with the
appropriate franchise or permit to operate.
a. Mechanical System
b. Electrical System including headlights,
brake lights and signal lights
c. Brake System hand and foot brakes
d. Rear and Front Reflectors
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SP Ord. No. 3275-2007
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e. Body panel, upholstery and body paint
should be presentable and in good
condition.
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SP Ord. No. 3275-2007
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January Motorela, Motorized Tricyle and 2-Seater
Tricycle
July Trisicad
September Single Motor
November Motorized Trisicad
Provided, however that tricycles-for-hire plying the
Western Suburb Routes shall register on the month of
November.13
b. TOPPING:
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front covers to insure shade from the sun and
shelter from rain;
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headlight attached to the front of the motors
body;
e. CHASSIS FRAMING:
Spring
1. Cab must be attached to the chassis framed
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by leaf springs, minimum of two (2) leaves
jeep spring per side. The front end of this main
spring should be hinged on bracket strong to
withstand the load, rear end must be shackled,
bracket must be 1/8. Spring must be U
bolted or clamped top the axle with no less
than 3/8 U bolt;
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passengers or will cause serious danger to the public.
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2. If the violation is committed by a corporation, partnership,
cooperative, or association, the penalty shall be imposed upon
the President, Director or directors, manager, managing partner,
or other officials responsible for such violation. The penalty
herein provided shall be without prejudice to the revocation of
the MTOP by the permits and licensing division.
ARTICLE II
TRICYCLE FARES
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b) Second Offense - 200.00
c) Third Offense - 300.00
d) Fourth and succeeding offenses- 400.00
ARTICLE III
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SP Ord. No. 3364-2008
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b) Maintain cleanliness and beautification in close
coordination with the City Health office;
ARTICLE IV
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a. Police Clearance. - which be issued after the
driver/operator-applicant has undergone seminar on
traffic rules and regulations being conducted by the
Traffic Division.
b. Mayors Permit
f. Insurance coverage;
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Section 3. ROADWORTHINESS. - Motorized Trisicad and
Single Motorcycles should only be considered road worthy if it
has the following devices:
i. Headlight;
ii. Side Mirror;
iii. Brake System;
iv. Reflector of reflectionized sticker both sides,
front rear, size 1 x4;
v. Cab Tail light;
vi. Trisicad horn; and
d. Montilla Boulevard;
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e. R. Calo Street up to corner of Salvador Calo
Avenue;
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SP Ord. No. 2045-1996
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a. For Operator, he shall be punished by a fine of
not less than One Hundred (P100.00) Pesos, nor
more than One Thousand (P1,000.00) Pesos or
imprisonment of not less than Thirty (30) days nor
more than Six (6) months, or both such fine and
imprisonment at the discretion of the Court. If the
violation is committed by a corporation, a
partnership, a cooperative or association, the
penalty shall be imposed upon the President,
Director or Directors, Manager or Managing
partner or other official responsible for such
violation.
c. For owner-operator:
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Third Offense - 3,000.00 fine and impounding
of the motorized Trisicad Unit
and cancellation of the
franchise.
CHAPTER VII
BICYCLE OPERATION
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ARTICLE I
INSTALLATION OF GADGETS
Section 1. REFLECTOR GADGETS AND HEADLIGHTS.-
Any person who shall operate and ply a bicycle in the streets and
roads in the City is hereby required to install a reflector gadgets
and headlights to the bicycle.
ARTICLE II
BICYCLE LANES
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CHAPTER VIII
ARTICLE I
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e. the whole span of Salvador Calo Street and its
extension up to and until its junction with Ochoa
Avenue;
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r. that portion of J.C. Aquino Avenue from the junction
of Ester Luna St., up to the junction of M. Calo St.
ARTICLE II
JAYWALKING
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The offenders shall be issued upon apprehension, citation
ticket and shall pay the corresponding fines at the City
Treasurers Office, seventy two (72) hours from the issuance
hereof. Provided, however, that should the offender refuses or
fails to pay the prescribed penalty, he has the option to perform
community service, otherwise, a complaint may be filed against
him in the appropriate court.
CHAPTER IX
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE I
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3. A Traffic Citation Ticket (TCT) shall be issued against
the apprehended driver indicating the nature of the
violation/s committed and the corresponding fines,
and the seminar requirement indicated on the TCT
for the information and guidance of the erring
driver.
ARTICLE II
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certified to by the dealer and confirmed by the City Oplan
Maginhawa, shall be accepted for registration by the LTO without
first presenting the proper Certificate of Compliance duly issued
by authorized representative.
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CHAPTER X
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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SP Ord. No. 3364-2008
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1. Six-wheeler loaded cargo trucks with gross weight of
more than 15 tons;
2. Ten-wheeler trucks;
3. Trailer trucks;
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e. An emergency door located on the left and toward
the rear, or in the rear of the bus, which shall be at
least 24 inches in width and 36 inches in height.
CHAPTER XI
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
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Section 2. PENALTY. - Any person violating any provision
of this Code or other traffic ordinances of the City shall be liable
for an administrative fine that shall be imposed and collected by
the City or a penalty of imprisonment or a fine or both at the
discretion of the Court.
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SP Ord. No. 2062-96
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1st Offense ---------- P 250.00
2nd Offense ----------- 500.00
3rd Offense ----------- 750.00
4th Offense - - - - revocation of permits
and blacklisting of offenders
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c. Violations relative to equipment, parts,
accessories, devices and markings
of motor vehicles:
d. Parking Violations:
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i. Parking a vehicle or permitting it to stand whether
attended or unattended in the following places in the
highway:
Within an intersection;
On a crosswalk;
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stop within a clear distance ahead, or otherwise driving in
excess of the allowable speed;
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ILLEGAL OVERTAKING failure to pass to the left
when overtaking persons going to the same
direction except when there are two or more lanes
in one direction;
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SP Ord. No. 2062-96
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Section 4. PROCEDURE UPON APPREHENSION OF
TRAFFIC VIOLATORS.- Any authorized police officer or traffic
enforcer apprehending a person for violating this Code and other
traffic ordinances of the City of Butuan , shall take the name,
address and license number and the registered number of the
vehicle involved, and shall issue to him a citation ticket with a
warning that he should settle with the office of the City
Treasurer within seventy two (72) hours any fine due for such
violation. Otherwise, if after seventy two (72) hours and the
violator still failed to settle his fines with the City Treasurer, the
case shall be filed with the City Fiscals Office.19
CHAPTER XII
FINAL PROVISIONS
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ordinances which were inadvertently excluded in the process of
formulating this Code, the same shall continue to be in full force
and effect provided that they are not in conflict with, or contrary
to the provisions of this Code.
Unanimously Approved
APPROVED:
ATTESTED:
AURORA B. CABALLES
City Government Department Head II
City Secretary
DEMOCRITO D. PLAZA II
City Mayor
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ATTESTED:
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