After a three-year pause, the MMDA&rsquo;s No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is officially back, aiming to modernize traffic enforcement using AI-powered CCTV cameras installed along Metro Manila&rsquo;s major roads. Alongside its return is the development of a mobile app that allows motorists to track their violations in real time. With features like OTP verification and online payment options via Landbank&rsquo;s Link.BizPortal, the system is geared toward convenience, accountability, and digital efficiency.
On paper, it sounds like a win for motorists. No more face-to-face apprehensions, no more traffic enforcers chasing after vehicles in the middle of the road. Instead, violations are flagged by AI, reviewed by MMDA operators, and then sent via snail mail and soon, app notifications. The app even replaces the problematic MayHuliBa.com, addressing past data privacy concerns by requiring OTP verification before viewing violations.
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One of the more immediate changes drivers have noticed is a smoother traffic on major roads. With NCAP back in place, motorcycle riders are now more mindful of staying within designated lanes&mdash;unlike before, when many weaved unpredictably between vehicles. This added order helps ease congestion and gives car drivers more room and confidence on the road.
But not everyone is celebrating. Motorcycle riders worry the cameras may misidentify them or flag them unfairly for common habits like lane filtering. There&rsquo;s also the issue of outdated vehicle registration&mdash;if a vehicle is sold but not officially transferred, the previous owner may still get the ticket and have to go through the hassle of contesting it in person.
At its core, NCAP offers a promising step toward smarter traffic management. But for it to truly work, it needs to be fair, transparent, and accessible to every kind of motorist. In a city where every second counts and roads are shared by cars, motorcycles, and commuters alike, the challenge lies in balancing innovation with empathy&mdash;and making sure the system works for everyone.