THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority started on Wednesday a dry run of the yellow lane policy — a strict stay-in-your-lane rule — along Elliptical Road in Quezon City. EDSA Special Traffic and Transport Zone chief Edison Nebrija, in a phone interview with BusinessWorld on Wednesday, said the trial period is intended to allow drivers to “get the feel” of the “no overtaking, stay in your lane” rule, and there will be no apprehensions yet. However, Mr. Nebrija noted that drivers could still be apprehended for disregarding traffic signs or reckless driving. “This is just a mere violation for example of disregarding traffic sign… reckless (driving due to) swerving,” he said. MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo S. Garcia, in a separate text message, said they have not set a definite date yet for the yellow lane policy’s full implementation, during which violators could be fined up to P1,000. — Vince Angelo C. Ferreras

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR