TRAFFIC CONTROL

The imposition of the speed limit by reducing the maximum

allowable speed rate affects the traffic control. The speed limit when

properly implemented by the traffic enforcers and observed by the

people lead to a smooth traffic flow. Nevertheless, there are

advantages and disadvantages in the imposition of the speed limit.

As one of the advantages, it is easier for the traffic enforcers to

monitor the traffic flow as well as the traffic violations of both

motorists and/or pedestrians, if any.

Second, there can be lesser occurence of vehicular accidents.

With the lowered or reduced speed of the motor vehicles, the easier it

is for the motorist to maneuver the acceleration as well as the

deceleration of their speed. Further, the motorists would be more

cautious and vigilant with their driving as well as be more observant

with traffic signs.

Nonetheless, with the maximum allowable speed rate, it is

undeniable that other factors also affect the traffic flow since some

factors should also be onsidere. Considering the increasing number

of vehicles and the narrow roads in the City, there is a higher

possibility of the occurence of traffic jam.

Traffic jam as defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary refers

to a situation in which a long line of vehicles on a road have stopped

moving or are moving at a very low speed. This is a great concern

whenever occurring in a Metropolis, like Davao City, since trade and

other economic aspects may greatly be negatively affected; fuel

efficiency, deliveries, etc.

As brought about by an officer in the Traffic Group Davao City

Police, traffic jams now are more frequent compared before when the

Executive Order 39 was not yet implemented. This may be brought

by the lower speed that has to be maintained by motorists despite the

wide highways available.

Instead of making use of the wide roads available, in order for

residents to be more efficient in their activities, these wide roads are

now of no help since speed this time is greatly controlled.

The purpose of these wide roads, as verbalized by the same

officer, instead of contributing to a good passage of motorists, has

now a become a frequent spot for traffic jams.

But at the end of the day, it is way better to suffer from traffic

jams rather than deal with numerous vehicular accidents.