TRAFFIC

MANAGEMENT
 What is TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT?
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT is the
organization, arrangement,
guidance and control of both
stationary and moving traffic,
including pedestrians, bicyclists
and all types of vehicles; to
provide for the safe, orderly and
efficient movement of persons
and goods, and to protect and
enhance the quality of the local
environment near the traffic
facilities.
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 ELEMENTS of
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1. TRAFFIC INFORMATION
It offers up-to-date information for road users, both before and during
travel. The information provided covers topics such as weather forecast
and road conditions, road maintenance, traffic incidents, traffic situation
and alternative modes of travel.

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2. TRAFFIC CONTROL
It is the supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to
ensure efficiency and safety. Traffic is controlled per intersection, road
section or the entire road network. Traffic control is divided into fixed and
variable traffic control.

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2. TRAFFIC CONTROL
It is the supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to
ensure efficiency and safety. Traffic is controlled per intersection, road
section or the entire road network. Traffic control is divided into fixed and
variable traffic control.

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3. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Incident management concerns the
detection, handling and elimination of
traffic incidents, such as accidents, and
restoring traffic flow as safely and
quickly as possible in cooperation with
various authorities. It aims to reduce
the duration and impacts of traffic
incidents and improves the safety of
motorists, crash victims and emergency
responders.

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 4. DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Demand management is used to affect
choices in the destination, time, mode of
transport or route of travel or transport.
Means of achieving this include regulating
access or parking, arranging park-and-ride
facilities, supporting carpooling, promoting
public transport and pedestrian and bicycle
traffic, providing traffic information and using
peak-hour tolls and other road use charges. It
also encourages a shift from single-occupant
vehicle (SOV) trips to non-SOV modes or by
shifting trips out of peak periods.
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5. MONITORING SYSTEMS

Monitoring systems include automatic

speed and intersection control,
monitoring transports of hazardous
materials and automatic lane-use
monitoring. It allows detection and
classification of the vehicles in selected
areas by using data from sensors.

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6. DRIVER SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Driver support systems comprise IT and communications technology applications,
providing assistance to the driver. These include collision prevention, support for
lane keeping and navigation systems. For instance, the systems can help the driver
to maintain a set speed, maintain a certain time interval to the vehicle ahead;
prevent a collision by giving a warning to the driver and braking the car; and help
the driver to park.

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7. FLEET MANAGEMENT
Fleet management covers the planning, monitoring, control and assessment
of the movement and operations of a vehicle fleet and its drivers. Transport
management involves the management of transport chain operations and
information flows.

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 The TEN (10)
Commandments of Traffic
 1. KEEP RIGHT

● Every person operating a motor vehicle or an animal-drawn vehicle on a

highway shall pass to the right when meeting persons or vehicles coming
toward him. (RA 4136, Sec 37)

● On a highway having two more lanes for the movement of traffic in one
direction the driver of a slow moving vehicle shall drive to the right, while the
driver of a fast moving motor vehicle to the left.

● In cases of an incoming emergency motor vehicle, the non-emergency vehicle

shall immediately drive to the right to enable the former to overtake the
latter. (PNP, 2009, p.28)

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 2. OBSERVE ROAD COURTESY

● One must yield to emergency vehicles, pedestrians, trains, vehicles

with right of way, vehicles ahead, large vehicles, uphill traffic, traffic
with momentum, straight traffic, and traffic signs.

● A driver must not do the following acts:

- cutting off other motorists
- rude gestures
- tailgating
- annoying blowing of horn
- obstructions
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 3. PROHIBITED PARKING
● No driver shall park a vehicle, or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended,
upon a highway in any of the following places:
- within an intersection;
- on a crosswalk;
- within six meters of the intersection of curb lines;
- within four meters of a driveway entrance to a fire station;
- within four meters of a fire hydrant;
- in front of a private driveway;
- on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked;
- at the curb or edge of the highway; and
- at any place where official signs have been displayed prohibiting parking.

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 4. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT OVERTAKE
● The driver of a vehicle shall not
drive to the left side of the
centerline of a highway in
overtaking or passing another
vehicle proceeding in the same
direction, unless such left side is
clearly visible, and is free of
oncoming traffic for a sufficient
distance ahead to permit such
overtaking or passing to be made
in safety.
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 4. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT OVERTAKE

● The vehicle being overtaken is the privilege vehicle. The driver

keeps his lane, reduces or maintain speed and allows the
overtaking vehicle to pass. He shall not increase the speed until
completely passes by the overtaking vehicle.

● The overtaking vehicle is the burden vehicle. The driver signals

his intention, maneuvers at his own risk overtake, and passes
the other vehicle safely when a lane is clear.

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 4. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT OVERTAKE

● No overtaking is allowed at any railway grade crossing, not at

any intersection of highway unless such intersection or crossing
is controlled by traffic signal, or unless permitted to do so by a
watchman or a peace officer.

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 4. IF IN DOUBT, DO NOT OVERTAKE

● In an expressway with a fast and slow lane or in any divided

roadway, a driver may overtake on either lane.

● No overtaking is allowed in any “no-passing or overtaking zone.”

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 5. THE BUS STOP RULE
● At major bus stops or controlled
stations, loading and unloading
will only be allowed at designated
areas between the markers “Start
of Loading/Unloading Area” and
“End of Loading/Unloading Area.”

● Incoming buses outside the

designated area must observe
“Closed Door Policy.”

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 6. RULES TO PREVENT OR UNTANGLE TRAFFIC JAMS

● Keep opposing lanes and

intersections open.
● There shall be no overtaking
in heavy, slow or stopped
traffic.
● The vehicles should merge
alternately, whenever there
is a road construction.

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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES
● BUS YELLOW LANE - City buses are
the only ones allowed to traverse
the 1st and 2nd yellow lanes or
the first two lanes near the
sidewalk. On the other hand,
private cars and provincial buses
should drive within the 3rd lane.
That means, they will be
apprehended once they enter the
yellow lanes except when they
need to make a turn.
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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES

● TRUCK BAN - From 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m. everyday except Sundays and Holidays, no cargo
truck shall be allowed to travel or pass along major roads except
for the alternate roads provided for them.

● CARGO TRUCKS are motor vehicles, intended for carrying cargo

and having license plates of the following classifications: “S”,”T”,
“TC”, “TH”, “TRLB”, “HHB”, and “TRJ,” whether loaded or empty,
having a gross capacity weight of more than 4,500 kilos.
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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES

● COUNTER FLOW–REVERSIBLE LANE - also known as zipper

lane, it allows for motorists to do a ‘zipper merge’. In this case,
drivers can use both traffic lanes of a road until reaching the
defined merge area, which should now converge into a single
lane.

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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES

● ONE-WAY TRAFFIC SCHEME - A one way street only allows

vehicles to move in one direction down the road. ‘No-entry’
signs are used to prevent vehicles travelling the wrong way
along the road, and sometimes road junctions are redesigned to
make it difficult to turn against the flow of traffic.

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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES
● HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE
(HOV) TRAFFIC SCHEME -
traversing EDSA during rush
hour (period between 7:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) on weekdays
in an effort to lessen the
volume of traffic in Metro
Manila’s main thoroughfare.

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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES

● ODD-EVEN SCHEME - it is a type of number coding scheme,

wherein it works to prevent private vehicles with less than three
passengers that crosses the restricted thoroughfares during
morning and afternoon rush hours on specific days. Particularly
those vehicles that have a plate that ends with odd numbers
were banned on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while
those vehicles that have a plate that ends with even number are
banned during Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

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 7. OBSERVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES
● ODD-EVEN SCHEME - private vehicles that crosses the restricted
thoroughfares during morning and afternoon rush hours (7-
10am and 5-8pm) on specific days. (MMDA Resolution No. 22-14, effective Aug. 15,
2022)

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 8. THE PHILOSOPHY OF PINOY DRIVER
● This phrase means being
considerate to fellow drivers. For
example, in a Rotonda, it is
always a first come first serve
rule; vehicles around the rotunda
have the right-of-way over
vehicles which are just about to
enter. Motorists should observe
equity of the lead vehicle.

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 9. ON PEDESTRIAN RULE
To be Done by Pedestrians
● Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and
signals.
● Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
● If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as
possible.
● Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that
take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
● Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where
drivers expect pedestrians. Look for cars in all directions, including
those turning left or right.
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 9. ON PEDESTRIAN RULE
To be Done by Drivers
● Be aware of pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared
responsibility.
● Observe extra caution when driving in hard-to see conditions, such as
nighttime or bad weather.
● Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise
entering a crosswalk.
● Give way to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the
crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing
pedestrians so they can stop too.

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 9. ON PEDESTRIAN RULE
To be Done by Drivers
● Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people
crossing that you can’t see.
● Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
● Observe the speed limit, especially around people on the street.
● Maintain a slower speed limit in school zones and in neighborhoods
where children are present.
● Be extra cautious when backing up—pedestrians can move into your
path.

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10. SAFETY FIRST

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 The TRAFFIC LAWS
(Legal Bases in Traffic Management)
 RA. No. 4136
The Land Transportation and Traffic Code

It is an act that compiles the laws in relation to land

transportation and traffic rules in the Philippines, particularly
the registration and operation of motor vehicles and the
licensing of its owners, dealers, conductors, and drivers.

It laid the groundwork for all the traffic regulations we have

today.

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RA. No. 4136

What is MOTOR VEHICLE?

Any vehicle propelled by any power
other than muscular power using the
public highways, but except road
rollers, trolley cars, street-sweepers,
sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers,
graders, fork-lifts, amphibian trucks,
and cranes if not used on public
highways, vehicles which run only on
rails or tracks, and tractors, trailers and
traction engines of all kinds used
exclusively for agricultural purposes.
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RA. No. 4136

SALIENT FEATURES
● All motor vehicles to be registered in a national registry.
● There are registration requirements and fees for every motor vehicle
owner.
● Every motor vehicle owner must apply for a professional and
nonprofessional license.
● There are penalty fees for failing to comply with the commission’s
registration and licensing requirements.
● It created the LAND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (LTC) with the task of
administering the provisions of the RA 4136.
● The LTC is the predecessor of both the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

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 RA. No. 8750
The Seat Belts Use Act of 1999

It is the law that requires mandatory compliance of public and

private motorists to use seat belt devices in line with the policy
of the State in pursuing a more proactive and preventive
approach in securing the safety of passengers and drivers from
vehicular accidents.

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RA. No. 8750

What is SEAT BELT DEVICE?

It is any strap, webbing or similar device
in the form of pelvic restraint or lap belt,
upper torso restraint or shoulder strap
or a combination thereof designed to
secure a person in a motor vehicle in
order to mitigate the results of any
accident, including all necessary buckles
and other fasteners, and all hardware
designed for installing such seat belt
device in a motor vehicle.

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RA. No. 8750

SALIENT FEATURES
● It prohibits infants, toddlers, and children under six years old from
sitting in front of any running motor vehicle.
● It also requires car manufacturers to ensure that all their vehicles
are equipped with the proper seat belt provisions.
● The seat belts should also meet the standards of the Bureau of
Product Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in
consultation with the LTO of the Department of Transportation and
Communications (DOTC).

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