Baguio enforces 30-kph speed limit

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — To address the increasing number of road accidents, Mayor Benjamin Magalong has ordered the strict enforcement of a 30-kilometer-per-hour speed limit across the city.

The order will be enforced by the Baguio City Police Office, Land Transportation Office, Public Order and Safety Division and other concerned agencies.

“To ensure the ordinance (No. 18) will be effectively implemented, the city government will be procuring additional speed monitoring devices, including speed guns and radar sensors, to enhance the regulation and detection of vehicle speeds throughout the city,” Magalong said.

The ordinance sets a maximum speed of only 20 kph within the city’s central business district and major roads and a maximum of 30 kph along all inner roads.

Magalong said the strict implementation of speed limits underscores the city’s commitment to public safety and the prevention of traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

“Motorists are strongly urged to comply with these speed limits at all times. Let us work together to keep Baguio’s roads safe for everyone,” Magalong said.