The Effectiveness of No-Contact Apprehension Policy for Traffic Violators

Abstract

The implementation of No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is the initiative of the Government through the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which aims to innovate traffic management systems. Thus, this research study is evolved on the effectiveness of its implementation within Quezon City which employed the Quantitative and Qualitative method of research using Convergent design. There are two participants group of this study; the traffic enforcement system group comprised of the Traffic and Transport Management Division(TTMD) and the NCAP-MMDA Personnel, the second group of participants are the officers of the 7 registered Transport Association of Quezon City, with an overall total of 134 respondents employing purposive sampling technique. Findings showed that the implementation of NCAP is effective in disciplining motorists, reduces reckless behaviors such as speeding and running red lights, an instruments of smoother flow of vehicles, enforces traffic rules without causing congestion, and maintains order on the roads. The policy minimizes opportunities for graft and corruption among traffic enforcers. The result of the interview has emerged the essential themes that has positively impacted on the fight against corruption among traffic enforcers, offered credible proof, and standardized enforcement practices. However, there are some challenges in the implementation; the problems with data privacy protection, information dissemination and the CCTV replacement due to human damage. Such indications suggest that these challenges must be solved in order to continue increasing the effectiveness of the NCAP. In general, the No-Contact Apprehension Policy act emphasizes and improves traffic control and the safety and orderliness of traffic practices.