The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has significantly intensified its nationwide crackdown on carnapping and traffic violations, resulting in the issuance of over 15,000 traffic violation tickets and the seizure of 1,500 motorcycles during a weeklong operation from July 27 to August 3.
In a statement, HPG Director Brig. Gen. William Segun reported that the HPG units across the country arrested seven wanted individuals involved in carnapping cases, recovered 25 stolen motor vehicles and nine stolen motorcycles, and impounded a total of 293 motor vehicles and 1,503 motorcycles.
These achievements were attributed to the enhanced efforts of the Regional Highway Patrol Units (RHPUs) and the Special Operations Division (SOD), which conducted various operations, checkpoints, and enforcement activities nationwide.
The RPHU Calabarzon (4A) led all units with 56 impounded motor vehicles and 593 motorcycles, along with the recovery of eight stolen vehicles. The RHPU National Capital Region (NCR) issued the highest number of traffic violation tickets at 1,959, followed by RHPU 4A with 1,678 and RHPU 12 with 1,596.
Additional operations resulted in the execution of 11 search warrants, the issuance of 1,477 tickets for violations of Presidential Decree 96 (unauthorized use of sirens and blinkers), and 248 tickets for violations of Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), which penalizes the unauthorized use of uniforms, insignias, or dress pertaining to government offices or officials.
In total, 15,479 traffic violation tickets were issued nationwide, and the campaign also led to six arrests under RA 10883, or the New Anti-Carnapping Law.
Segun emphasized the importance of sustained enforcement, stating, “Walang puwang sa ating mga kalsada ang mga mapang-abusong motorista at kriminal na gumagamit ng sasakyan bilang kasangkapan sa kanilang iligal na gawain (There is no room on our roads for abusive motorists and criminals who use vehicles as tools for their illegal activities). Through these intensified operations, we are sending a clear message: the PNP-HPG is watching, and we will not hesitate to act. The safety of every law-abiding citizen on the road is our top priority, and we will continue to uphold that duty with integrity and determination.”
He also expressed appreciation for the hardworking personnel of the HPG nationwide and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to protecting Filipino motorists by combating vehicle-related crimes and maintaining order on public roads.