08-07-2025
Clamps on 2 motorcycles in Iloilo City removed forcibly
The Iloilo City Traffic and Transportation Management Office (TTMO) is set to file charges against two riders who removed forcibly the tire clamps attached to their motorcycles.
According to Uldarico Garbanzos, head of the Iloilo City TTMO, the two motorcycle riders parked their vehicles illegally at the sidewalk near a mall along Diversion Road, Mandurriao District morning on July 7, 2025.
'Intentionally sinira. Nang nalaman namin, pina-blotter namin agad sa station concerned. Ang clamping (clamp) namin, as part of government property, hindi pwedeng sirain,' Garbanzos emphasized.
One of the riders turned himself in to the authorities. He was identified only as alias 'A-R,' a resident of Barangay San Juan, Molo District. He surrendered reportedly for fear he would be sued.
The rider vowed to pay P5,000 for the damaged government property, and about P2,000 in fines for violating the 'No Parking and Clamping Zone Ordinance.'
The Iloilo City TTMO has mulled on asking assistance from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to establish the identity of the other rider. After which, a show cause order will be issued to the erring motorcycle rider.
Garbanzos said that though they purchased standard, quality tire clamps, the tools are susceptible to destruction especially when strong force is applied.
Since the Iloilo City TTMO started its clamping operation, five incidents of destruction of tire clamps have been recorded.
Garbanzos told other motorists who have a fancy at destroying tire clamps: 'Take the risk. Good luck kung sisirain nyo lang ang aming clamp. Everytime na mag-clamping kami, may mga picture kaming kuha.'
