Traffic enforcers accost truck driver for illegal parking. Contributed Photo
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— Stiff fines and penalties against unruly and undisciplined motorists will now be imposed by the City Public Order and Safety Coordinating Office (CPOSCO) here.
The CPOSCO will also strictly impose the other provisions of the City Traffic Management Code and the Land Transportation Office Rules and Regulations after officially being deputized as field agents.
It was learned that some 136 enforcers in shifting schedules were dispersed around the city to ensure and sustain peace and order in the community.
The move is among the measures of the local government to support the “Disiplina Muna” national advocacy campaign which aims to “promote the culture of discipline among Filipinos by enticing people’s participation—one of the tenets of good governance.”
Following its road monitoring and clearing operations at the Poblacion area, CPOSCO extended its implementation of “Disiplina Muna” campaign to the northern and southern sections of the city.
Anyone caught violating city ordinances and traffic management code faces a revocation of his driver’s license and fines ranging from P3,000 to P10,000.
Louie Clemente, CPOSCO officer-in-charge, emphasized the critical role of Fernandinos in achieving the total peace and order in the city.
“It’s a participatory effort between the implementers and citizens. We are doing our responsibilities as law enforcers so we are also expecting to see disciplined and responsible Fernandinos,” he said.
“Do the right things even when no one sees you; show discipline and integrity.” Meanwhile, Bong Ortaliz, CPOSCO chief administrator, advised motorists, particularly tricycle drivers who are illegally using major thoroughfares, to adhere to city ordinances.
“Yung mga tricyle drivers hindi naman natin sila pinagbabawalan na maghanap-buhay. Inililigtas lang natin yung mga buhay nila at ng mga pasahero nila,” he said.
Ortaliz also mentioned that they will be cascading the “Disiplina Muna” campaign to the 35 barangays of the city to involve them in the advocacy campaign.
These initiatives are instilled through the strong political will and able leadership of city Mayor Edwin “EdSa” Santiago, he added.
