Parañaque enforces bike lane ordinance

MANILA, Philippines — Beginning today, motorists using the designated lane for bicycle and motorcycle riders along Dr. A. Santos Avenue (formerly Sucat Road) in Parañaque City will be fined P1,000.

Mayor Edwin Olivarez has ordered the city’s traffic and parking management office to strictly enforce Ordinance 2020-23.

Under the ordinance, the outer lane of Dr. A. Santos Avenue up to Ninoy Aquino Avenue is exclusive for bicycles and motorcycles.

The inner lane of the 12-kilometer road is designated for private vehicles. The center lane is for delivery trucks, vans and other long vehicles.

Olivarez said the city government has put up markings along the road to prevent accidents.

He said owners of vehicles that are illegally parked along the bicycle and motorcycle lane would be fined P1,000 per offense.

Motorcycle and bicycle riders who will go beyond the dedicated lane would be fined P1,000 and P500, respectively.

Violators will be sent notices and tickets through the no-contact apprehension policy.

With limited public transportation amid the pandemic, Olivarez encouraged the public to use bicycle as an alternative mode of transport.