General Trias City Launches Vehicle Clamping Operation

General Trias City LGU Launches Vehicle Clamping Operation to Enforce Parking Regulations

GENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite — The General Trias City Traffic Management and Road Safety Division has intensified enforcement of parking regulations through an ongoing vehicle clamping operation, officials announced.

Under City Ordinance No. 22-09 and the Revised City Traffic Management Code of 2022, illegally parked vehicles will be clamped without prior notice, according to official notices posted by the city government.

The enforcement covers various vehicle types with corresponding fines: motorcycles and e-bikes face a 500-peso penalty, light vehicles 2,500 pesos, medium vehicles 3,500 pesos, and heavy vehicles 4,500 pesos.

Drivers present during violations will receive traffic tickets for illegal parking, disregard of traffic signage, and obstruction, authorities said.

“Parking in non-designated areas, blocking driveways, or violating traffic signs may result in clamping,” the city’s traffic management division stated in its public advisory.

Impounded vehicles incur an additional 100-peso daily storage fee after three days. Vehicle owners must settle fines at the City Treasurer’s Office before proceeding to the Traffic Management Office for clamp removal.

The removal process operates until 3 p.m. on weekdays. Vehicles clamped after this time will be processed the following working day, excluding weekends.

City officials emphasized that the operation targets vehicles parked on main roads, highways, and areas that obstruct traffic flow.

The Traffic Management and Road Safety Division advised motorists to check signage before parking and use only designated parking areas to avoid penalties.

For inquiries, residents may contact the office at (046) 884-55-38 or email ctmo@generaltrias.gov.ph. The offices are located at General Trias City Hall Grounds in Barangay Bagumbayan.

Penalties for illegal parking violations start at 500 pesos, with additional charges possible for repeat offenses. Failure to settle fines within five days results in a 5% daily surcharge, with court action possible after 30 days.