MMDA starts apprehending motorcycle riders using EDSA bike lanes
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that it will start apprehending motorcycle riders who will use the bicycle lane along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) starting today.
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When will the MMDA start apprehending motorcycle riders using the EDSA bike lane?
The agency will start apprehending motorcycle riders using the EDSA bike lane today.What is the penalty for the violation?
Motorcycle riders who will use the EDSA bike lane shall be slapped with a P1,000-fine for the "disregarding traffic sign" violation.As announced over the weekend, motorcycle riders who will be caught using the bike lane will be slapped with a disregarding traffic sign violation that has a P1,000 fine.
The MMDA said that based on its monitoring on the major thoroughfare in Metro Manila, numerous motorcycle riders have been seen using the aforementioned lane. Because of this, cyclists cannot use the lane allotted for them.
In addition, the agency noted that the bicycle lane does not serve as a “fast lane” for motorcycles.
It can be recalled that in Valenzuela City, motorcycle riders were allowed to use bike lanes along the McArthur Highway stretch. Per Mayor Wes Gatchalian, the said move was meant to efficiently utilize the road and alleviate traffic congestion.
Photos from Ruben Manahan IV, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Also read:
66 km of bike lanes opened in Metro Manila
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