Vehicle clamping to resume Monday

CEBU, Philippines – Following a break that enabled the City Traffic Operations Management to assess the implementation of the city's clamping ordinance, CITOM will resume its campaign against illegally parked vehicles on Monday.

CITOM Chairman and former city councilor Sylvan Jakosalem said he is also scheduled to meet with traffic personnel to ensure that the resumption of the campaign will not be met with complaints like before.

The clamping ordinance drew flack after many motorists complained that the towing companies have been clamping vehicles unreasonably.

Jakosalem has instructed David Señor, the newly-installed traffic police chief, to intensify the enforcement of the clamping ordinance in major thoroughfares and jeepney stops.

Jakosalem emphasizedonly those vehicles found to be parking illegally in narrow roads and cause actual obstruction will have to be towed.

CITOM also decided earlier it will exercise maximum tolerance especially on weekends and holidays, just like yesterday when the province celebrated its 441st founding anniversary.

Traffic personnel have reportedly become more disciplined since Jakosalem assumed leadership in the CITOM Board. Traffic enforcers have also become more visible in intersections with no traffic lights to give directional assistance.

No less than Mayor Michael Rama warned traffic personnel that the city government will not hesitate to kick out those found lazy on the job. (THE FREEMAN)