BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police reported a total of 305 apprehensions in violation of King of the Road ordinance from May 29, 2025 to June 5, 2025.

In its continuous efforts to strengthen traffic law enforcement and promote public safety within the city, Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) launched OPLAN D.R.I.V.E in support of the King of the Road Ordinance.

Relatedly, OPLAN D.R.I.V.E. centers on the 3 E’s-Engineering, Enforcement, and Education that aims to promote road safety, discipline, and reduce vehicular traffic incidents in the city.

Before the operationalization of this initiative, enforcers were provided with a clear operational guideline on how the City Ordinance of Baguio (COB) No. 7, series of 2010 otherwise known as the King of the Road Ordinance will be implemented.

Salient provisions of the ordinance are the mandatory five-second full stop before pedestrian lanes, the strict prohibition against obstructing any portion of pedestrian lanes, the corresponding penalties for violators, and the requirement for offenders to attend mandatory seminars.

City Director, Col. Ruel Tagel stressed the vital role of traffic law enforcement in safeguarding lives, he also pointed out that maintaining order and road safety is a shared responsibility of motorists, partner agencies, and pedestrians. “Every responsible action on the road counts. Through proper enforcement and public cooperation, we can create safer streets for everyone,” he added. (PR)