THE Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (Team) will begin full implementation of road clearing operations along Sta. Cruz Road in Barangay Tipolo starting Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, to combat persistent illegal parking.
Team Head Hyll Retuya confirmed the move following numerous complaints that vehicles, including those owned by non-residents, continue to occupy both sides of the thoroughfare.
Retuya, a Tipolo resident himself, said the decision was difficult but necessary.
“I will stand by this even if it is heavy on my part because I am from Tipolo, but we really need to implement the law,” Retuya said.
The area, situated across San Miguel Corporation and near Caltex, has long been used as an unofficial parking space by residents and outsiders.
This practice resumed shortly after a previous road clearing drive in 2020, which Retuya noted was not sustained.
Residents have been warned since Monday, Sept. 22, that parking along the stretch is no longer permitted.
Starting Sept. 29, any vehicles left in the area will be clamped or towed.
Fines are set at P1,000 for illegal parking, an additional P1,500 for clamping, and another P1,000 for unattended vehicles. / ABC