Towing and Impounding FAQ
Towing and Impounding FAQ
Towing and Impounding FAQ
a) MMDA Road Emergency Group tow trucks these are only allowed to tow
stalled vehicles involved in accidents. The services of these trucks are free of
charge.
a) stalled vehicles;
4. How does MMDA define stalled vehicles and illegally parked vehicles?
A stalled vehicle is a vehicle, which, for any cause (engine trouble, empty
fuel tank, flat tire, among others) is unable to proceed under its own motive
power on a public road, street or thoroughfare in Metro Manila.
2. Primary and secondary roads of cities and municipalities in Metro Manila that
are:
e. On pedestrian crosswalks;
i. At any place where official signs have been erected prohibiting parking
and/or declared NO PARKING ZONE by the MMDA such as the Mabuhay
Lanes. See attached link for
reference:https://www.facebook.com/MMDAPH/posts/967756373263025;
If the vehicle is unattended, the tow truck driver shall blow the truck's horn
five (5) times to alert the owner, then another five (5) times after one
minute. If the owner does not respond, the vehicle will be towed. A notice
shall be left/entrusted to any traffic officer on duty at the site, or to any
responsible person who can give the notice to the owner. The impounding
area where the said vehicle shall be towed and impounded should likewise
be indicated.
This is NOT allowed. If this happens when the driver is present, this must be
taken note of and reported as a violation to the MMDA (136).
Any driver who shall illegally park his motor vehicle on any public road,
street or thoroughfare in Metro Manila shall pay a fine of FIVE HUNDRED
(P500.00) PESOS.
In addition, a standard towing fee shall be collected by both government and
private entities subject to the following rates:
Light vehicles (weighing less than 4,500 kgs) P 1500 for the first 4 km
Medium vehicles (weighing between 4501 kg and 7500 kg) P 2500 for the
first 4 km
Heavy vehicles (weighing 7501 kg and above) P 4500 for the first 4 km
In all cases, P 200 shall be charged per kilometer on top of the base fee
measured from place of towing to the impounding area.
13. Who will be responsible for any damage/s obtained by the vehicle during the
towing?
Take note that before the actual towing, the tow truck crew shall issue a
Technical Inspection Report indicating the name of the owner, vehicles plate
number, type and color, including the accessories thereof, and a description
of the vehicles condition. The towing company/agency shall be held
responsible for losses/damages incurred while towing the vehicle.
For any complaints, motorists can report to the MMDA Facebook or Twitter
page. For urgent matters, kindly call hotline 136.
http://www.mmda.gov.ph/20-faq/2085-towing-and-impounding-faq