The Supreme Court has partially lifted its temporary restraining order on the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), allowing the MMDA to implement it along major thoroughfares such as EDSA and C5.
This decision came after the Office of the Solicitor General cited a sharp rise in traffic violations since NCAP’s suspension in August 2022, and emphasized the MMDA’s limited capacity to manually enforce road rules.
The TRO remains in place for local government units implementing NCAP under their ordinances.
The MMDA welcomed the ruling, saying it would help manage traffic, especially with the upcoming EDSA rehabilitation set to begin on June 13.
Petitioners continue to argue that NCAP is unconstitutional, citing privacy concerns and the lack of congressional authorization.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 21, 2025
