The Supreme Court has partially lifted the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
In a press briefing, Supreme Court Spokesperson Atty. Camille Sue Mae L. Ting confirmed the decision, stating, “The Supreme Court has granted the urgent motion filed by the Solicitor General on behalf of the MMDA, thereby partially lifting the TRO issued on August 30, 2022, against the enforcement of NCAP.”
The Court’s move comes in response to the MMDA’s request on May 16, 2025, to lift the TRO that had been blocking the policy.
The TRO was originally issued following a petition by the group Kilusan sa Pagbabago ng Industriya ng Transportasyon, Inc. (KAPIT) and others, challenging the constitutionality of the NCAP.
Under the NCAP, the MMDA uses digital cameras and advanced technology to record traffic violations, aiming to ease congestion caused by traditional, on-the-spot apprehensions.
According to the Supreme Court resolution, the MMDA can enforce the NCAP only on major roads in Metro Manila, including Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, Macapagal Boulevard, and EDSA and C5.