Marcos backs NCAP

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has expressed support for the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), saying it encourages road discipline and helps reduce corruption among traffic enforcers.

“In principle, I agree with the no contact [policy]. Its goal is laudable. It ensures that the rules of the road are followed and avoids questionable practices,” Marcos said in an episode of the BBM Podcast aired Friday.

He stressed that the policy discourages traffic violations and prevents bribery during on-the-spot apprehensions.

“That lessens corruption,” he added.

“Let’s be honest. When a police officer stops you and asks for your license, sometimes you’ve already slipped P200 or P500 inside. Then they say, ‘Be careful, don’t do it again.’ But the bribe has already happened,” Marcos said.

Contrary to critics’ claims, Marcos argued that the NCAP helps eliminate opportunities for extortion.

“For me, it’s the opposite. It will be based solely on what’s caught on camera. The violator pays a fine — not to a person — but directly into the system,” he said.

The NCAP uses CCTV, digital cameras, and other technologies to detect and record traffic violations. Violators may pay fines online or at the MMDA office, with the option to contest alleged violations.

The policy resumed on 26 May after the Supreme Court partially lifted its temporary restraining order, allowing only the MMDA to implement it for now.