Things You Need To Know About The Expanded No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP)

As the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) expands to several local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila, motorists and the public are encouraged to understand how the system works, including the review process, available protest mechanisms, payment options, and the consequences of unpaid penalties.

Here are some important things motorists need to know about NCAP:

1. A camera-captured incident is not automatically a violation.

Under NCAP, a traffic incident captured by an enforcement camera undergoes review and validation by authorized LGU traffic management personnel. 

Only after the incident has been reviewed and approved is a formal Notice of Violation (NOV) issued to the registered vehicle owner based on the LTO records. This review process helps ensure that camera-captured violations are properly evaluated and the surrounding conditions at the time of the incident are considered before a motorist is formally notified.