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Dec 10, 2013local autonomypolice powervehicle immobilizationlocal government codedue processtraffic 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.