Signs You May Be an Aggressive Driver

Depending on the situation, you can do one of these 3 things to prevent a collision: stop, steer away or speed up. Read the Collision Avoidance section to learn about the circumstances, when you can apply one or another technique and their advantages and disadvantages.

3 Standard Accident-Prevention Formula Be Alert – Never think the other driver will not make a driving mistake. Be Prepared – Learn what to do in any case that requires a quick driving decision. Act in Time – Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens quickly.

• SPEEDING. Constantly.
• NEVER YIELDING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. It’s always your turn.
• WEAVING. Frequent and unsafe lane changes are a part of everyday life.
• FAILING TO SIGNAL.
• TAILGATING.
• THE HORN is not an anger management tool.
• LANE BLOCKING.

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Avoid These Dangerous Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road

1. Driving Under the Influence.
2. Distracted Driving.
3. Speeding.
4. Driving Without a Seatbelt.
5. Driving While Tired.
6. Driving in Bad Weather.
7. Road Rage.

The National Safety Council (NSC) recommends “The four R’s” when trying to avoid a head-on collision: Read the road ahead. Look around your vehicle. Look up to the next hill, curve or overpass to be aware of your surroundings and other vehicles.

Here are some of the most common traffic violations:

• Speeding.
• Running a red light.
• Not signaling.
• Crossing the median.
• Driving in car pool lane.
• Not stopping for school bus.
• Not stopping for pedestrians.
• Not using seat belt.

The 10 Worst Types of Tickets for Your Car Insurance Rate

• Driving with an open container: 36.4% ($536)
• At-fault accident: 31.1% ($461)
• Reckless driving: 61.1% ($906)
• Driving with a suspended license: 61.3% ($909)
• Refusing a breathalyzer/chemical test: 63.6% ($943)
• DUI: 65.5% ($971)
• Racing: 67.2% ($997)
• Hit-and-run: 73% ($1,083)

What risk factors do all drivers face?

• Inexperience.
• Teenage passengers.
• Distraction while driving, including from using cell phones and texting.
• Driving at excessive speeds, close following, and other risky driving.
• Drinking and driving.
• Driving at night.
• Being male.

10 Most Common Traffic Violations in the Philippines & Respective Fines

• Disregarding Traffic Signs (DTS) In a span of one year, the incidence of DTS in NCR almost doubled.
• Obstruction.
• Number Coding or Color Coding Scheme.
• Illegal Parking.
• Stalled Vehicle.
• Loading and unloading in prohibited areas.
• Truck Ban.
• Reckless Driving.

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Top 15 Traffic Violations You Should Avoid

• Driving without a license.
• Driving with suspended, revoked, improper or fake license.
• Driving under the influence.
• Allowing an unlicensed person to drive.
• Tampered/marked plates or stickers.
• Unauthorized use of bell, siren or exhaust whistle.
• Reckless driving.
• Smoke Belching.

LGU traffic enforcers are deputized agents of the LTO, thus, in every right is authorized to confiscate a driver’s license.

The police stressed in its memo that only LTO officers can seize licenses from drivers, in adherence to Republic Act No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. Security guards and homeowners groups are not allowed to confiscate licenses, even on a temporary basis.

Having said that, they can not seize your license if you have committed an ordinary traffic violation. Traffic enforcers are allowed to confiscate your driving license only if you are involved in a car accident or have committed a traffic violation before resolving previous ones.

This is a directive by the IATF and has authorized the PNP-HPG to apprehend the violators. For those who do not comply, they face the confiscation of their drivers’ licenses and issued tickets with corresponding fines.

LAND TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC RULES

TOP means Temporary Operator’s Permit. Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 515-2004 dated 25 May 2004, TOP shall be used in apprehension of all violations and it is strictly required to be issued to the apprehended driver/operator at the site and time of apprehension.

Step 1: Head to the enforcement office In the case of your license being confiscated by local government enforcement officers, you will need to head for the office stated on the ticket. For example, violations in Manila means that you need to go to Manila City Hall to settle the penalties.

driving without license: from 750 to P1,000. illegal or unauthorized counterflow: from P2,000 to P5,000. illegal parking: from P200 to P1,200. motorcycle lane: from P500 to P2,000.

(1) “Obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic” means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a driver of a vehicle, or to cause another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact.

HOW TO PAY

1. Online. To pay online, please log-in at www.cityofmanila.ph and www.gomanila.com.
2. Over The Counter. There are various over the counter payment centers you can go to.
3. City Hall. You may pay at the Manila City Hall by going to one of the kiosks located within the City Hall.

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To verify any traffic violations, motorists can type in their vehicle’s license plate number on the website http://www.mayhuliba.com. The database will inform motorists of the specific violation, the time and place where it was committed, and the status of the official notice that they will receive from the MMDA.

Where should I pay to settle my violation? The violator may pay either in the MMDA Main Office, SM Bills Payment, LBC, and accredited Bayad Centers nationwide.