The Antipolo City local government announced it will begin the dry run for its Modified Truck Ban Ordinance on Tuesday, December 9, as part of a measure to alleviate severe traffic congestion in key areas of the city.
The new ordinance establishes two types of restrictions across Antipolo’s road network: a total, 24-hour truck ban on specific local roads, and a regulated ban during peak hours on major highways.
Key Provisions of the Ordinance:
• 24-Hour Total Truck Ban: Trucks are prohibited 24/7 on Olalia Road and Daang Pari, among other routes.
• Regulated Truck Ban: A ban will be enforced daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following major thoroughfares (excluding Sundays and holidays):
• Marcos Highway (from Cainta boundary to Padilla)
• Ortigas Extension (from Taytay boundary to Lico’s Park)
• Antipolo–Teresa Road (from Lico’s Park to Teresa boundary)
Exemptions to the ban include emergency and rescue vehicles, garbage and sanitation trucks, vehicles transporting relief goods and essential commodities (such as fuel, rice, and perishables), and authorized return trips for trucks heading to their designated garages within the city.
Following the dry run period, offenders will be subject to fines, starting at ₱2,000 for the first offense, ₱3,000 for the second offense, and ₱5,000 for the third offense.
The city government cautioned that failure to settle these penalties within three days will result in the case being endorsed to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO).