Over 4,280 traffic violations recorded, P2.3M in fines collected in just 3 months – Kalinga PPO report during 1st Quarter PPOC Meeting

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The intensified traffic enforcement operations of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO), under the leadership of Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, resulted in the collection of more than P2 million in fines during the first three months of 2026.

In a report during the 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of Prov’l Peace and Order Council, where key other councils, task forces, and committees in Kalinga joined on March 30, Police Major George Acob of the KPPO said a total of P2,347,455 in fines was collected from January to March 2026, with 4,280 apprehensions recorded.

Data presented by Acob showed that the highest number of violators was recorded in January with 1,160 apprehensions, generating P892,125 in fines.

This was followed by March with 1,385 apprehensions and P771,575 in fines, while February recorded 1,235 apprehensions and P683,775 in fines.

Failure to wear helmets topped the list of violations with 1,879 cases, followed by driving without a license with 690 cases, no Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR) with 371, expired registration with 100, no seat belt with 68, expired driver’s license with 14, and failure to attach or improper attachment (tampering of motor vehicle plates) with 11.

Other violations, including unregistered vehicles/motorcycles, wearing slippers, no mayor’s permit, no side mirrors, defective lights, disregarding traffic officers, and overloading, totaled 1,118 cases.

Acob noted that all violators were issued citation tickets in accordance with existing traffic laws.

The police official added that the sustained operations of the KPPO aim to ensure road safety and encourage motorists to comply with traffic rules and regulations.