A 26.36 percent decrease in vehicular traffic incidents was recorded in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter, with the number dropping from 258 documented cases to 190. This reduction is attributed to the intensified enforcement of traffic laws and city ordinances. In June alone, a total of 796 motorists were cited for violating the King of the Road Ordinance, while 237 drivers received citation tickets for over speeding.
BCPO sustains implementation of OPLAN D.R.I.V.E., which is anchored on the three E’s of traffic safety: Enforcement, Education, and Engineering. With law enforcers maintaining heightened visibility and consistent operations, erring motorists are dealt with accordingly, and road discipline is actively instilled within the motoring public.
PCOL RUEL D TAGEL, Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) City Director, reminded the public that law enforcement alone cannot guarantee road safety. He said, “Traffic safety is a shared responsibility. While it is the duty of the police to enforce traffic laws, every motorist has the moral and legal obligation to comply. It is only through mutual discipline and accountability that we can ensure safer roads for everyone.”
PCOL TAGEL assured the public that BCPO will persist in its intensified road safety operations while complementing it with continuous information campaigns and traffic management initiatives in collaboration with concerned agencies.**
