CAGAYAN de Oro City — Camiguin’s Task Force Disiplina (TFD) is stepping up traffic enforcement and community education as violations persist across the province, with officials stressing that compliance is key to keeping motorists and other road users safe.
The task force said its work is not limited to apprehending violators. Personnel also educate motorists and communities about traffic regulations and provincial ordinances to encourage voluntary compliance and safer roads.
TFD Officer Junnil Nillama said the task force works with communities to promote discipline, safety, and order on the roads.
“Ang mandato sa Task Force Disiplina is ang pagtabang og maintain sa disiplina, safety, og kahapsay sa mga dalan og sa komunidad,” Nillama said.
(The mandate of Task Force Disiplina is to help maintain discipline, safety, and order on the roads and within the community.)
Failure to wear helmets remains one of the common violations observed by the task force. Some motorists reportedly cite the short distance to their destination as a reason for not wearing one.
“Kaning mga violation gyud, number one, kining ‘di mag-helmet. Kay ang kasagara man gud gina-rason nila kay duol ra sa adtoan,” Nillama said.
(One of the common violations is not wearing a helmet. Their usual reason is that their destination is just nearby.)
Beyond traffic rules, TFD personnel also enforce provincial ordinances on public smoking and drinking, monitor the transport of swine to help prevent African swine fever, and conduct public safety monitoring in barangays and schools.
TFD Action Officer Niño Jubilee Daleon said the task force plans to coordinate with schools to strengthen road safety education, particularly among young people.
“We will be coordinating with the schools puhon kay rampant nowadays nga ang gakadakpan is kining mga kabatan-onan. Kabalo mo-operate sa motor, pero dili kabalo mo-drive,” Daleon said.
(We will be coordinating with schools soon because many of those caught are young people.
They know how to operate a motorcycle but do not know how to drive.)
Daleon said TFD checkpoints and operations are conducted in different parts of the province, including remote and upland communities, to promote compliance with traffic rules and local ordinances.
“Kini among trabaho man gud, itrabaho namo ni kay para sa inyohang safety; wala mi naghasol-hasol sa inyong panginabuhi. Basta kay ang among tumong is ang inyohang safety,” he said.
(This is our job, and we do it for your safety. We are not trying to disrupt your livelihood. Our goal is your safety.)
For motorists issued an Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR) or citation ticket, the task force said they are given up to 30 days to settle their fines at the proper office before formal court charges are filed.
During field operations and roadside checkpoints, TFD personnel also document violations through photographs to keep records of enforcement activities.
“Mag-picture pud mi to document para sa operation namo,” said Miasco.
(We also take photos to document our operations.)
The task force urged parents, barangay leaders, schools, and motorists to help reinforce responsible road behavior, particularly among young riders.
The push for stricter enforcement comes with a practical responsibility for both authorities and road users: motorists must follow the rules, while enforcement personnel must apply them consistently and properly across communities.
The TFD said continued cooperation is needed to improve compliance and make Camiguin’s roads safer for everyone. (With a reports from Rushen Mae N. Dacera and Recthie T. Paculba/PIA-10/Camiguin)
