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Nov 12, 2014 drunk driving traffic stops resisting arrest unreasonable search ra 4136 ra 10586

Sobriety vs Perception: Protecting Rights During Traffic Stops in the Philippines

The Supreme Court acquits a driver of drunk driving and resisting arrest, clarifying that smelling of alcohol is not the same as being under its influence.

Dec 10, 2013 local autonomy police power vehicle immobilization local government code due process traffic ordinances

Upholding Local Autonomy: The Constitutionality of Vehicle Immobilization Ordinances

The Supreme Court upheld Cebu City's vehicle immobilization ordinance as a valid exercise of police power, clarifying due process requirements for traffic enforcement.

Apr 15, 2005 mmda police power traffic enforcement administrative law driver's license ra 7924

MMDA Traffic Enforcement Powers vs Police Power: Key Limits Under RA 7924

Supreme Court clarifies MMDA's traffic enforcement powers: it can enforce but not enact traffic rules, and lacks police power.