House bill to fine non-toll paying motorists up to P5,000
Published Nov 1, 2025 01:09 pm
At A Glance
- Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is pushing for the passage of a bill that would standardize cashless collection systems across all expressways.
Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal (Ellson Quismorio/MANILA BULLETIN)
Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal is pushing for the passage of a bill that would standardize cashless collection systems across all expressways.
The meaure, House Bill (HB) No. 4372 or the proposed Non-Payment of Toll Fees Act of 2025, also seeks to penalize motorists who fail to pay toll fees.
Nazal defines non-payment of toll fees as a traffic violation punishable by fines, license suspension, and escalating penalties for repeat offenders.
It also authorizes open-road tolling and multi-lane fast-flow systems to allow vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping.
“Every Undas, we see the same pattern—long lines, gridlock, and frustration at toll plazas, as millions of Filipinos just trying to go home and pay their respects end up wasting hours on the road because of poor compliance and lack of coordination,” Nazal said.
“Enforcing penalties for unpaid tolls and using unified RFID (radio frequency identification) systems will make travel faster, safer, and more convenient. This is about discipline and respect so families can reach their loved ones safely and on time,” he noted.
Under the bill, first-time violators would face a P1,000 fine and one-month license suspension. This would rise to P5,000 and a one-year suspension for repeat offenders.
Fines collected would fund improved road safety signages and enforcement along tollways.
Former BH Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera, who championed a similar measure in previous Congresses, said toll compliance and automation go hand in hand with safety and efficiency.
“A single missed toll payment can disrupt traffic flow and even cause accidents, especially during peak travel days like Undas,” Herrera said.
“A fair and uniform system ensures that every motorist follows the same rules, benefits operators through smoother operations, and ultimately makes our roads safer and more efficient for the public,” she stressed.
Nazal said the proposal complements the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr's) goal of implementing a standardized RFID system nationwide.
“Technology only works when paired with discipline. This is about accountability and respect for others on the road,” he said.