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The document discusses the importance of traffic law enforcement in maintaining road safety and the challenges faced by enforcement agencies, particularly in urban areas like Cebu City, Philippines. It highlights the role of the Philippine National Police Traffic Enforcement Unit in managing traffic laws and the difficulties they encounter, such as non-compliance and limited resources. The study aims to explore the lived experiences of traffic enforcers to improve enforcement strategies and enhance road safety, supported by theories on crime prevention and deterrence.

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The document discusses the importance of traffic law enforcement in maintaining road safety and the challenges faced by enforcement agencies, particularly in urban areas like Cebu City, Philippines. It highlights the role of the Philippine National Police Traffic Enforcement Unit in managing traffic laws and the difficulties they encounter, such as non-compliance and limited resources. The study aims to explore the lived experiences of traffic enforcers to improve enforcement strategies and enhance road safety, supported by theories on crime prevention and deterrence.

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Traffic law enforcement plays a crucial role in maintaining road safety,


reducing accidents, and ensuring the smooth flow of vehicles. Globally,
traffic enforcement agencies face various challenges, including
compliance issues, enforcement limitations, and public cooperation.
Many countries continue to enhance their traffic policies and enforcement
strategies to address road safety concerns, yet challenges persist,
particularly in urban areas with high vehicle density and road congestion.
Studies have shown that effective traffic law enforcement significantly
contributes to reducing road incidents, but its implementation largely
depends on the experiences and challenges faced by enforcement officers.

In the Philippines, road safety remains a critical issue, particularly in


highly urbanized areas like Cebu City. The Philippine National Police
Traffic Enforcement Unit (PNP-TEU) is tasked with implementing traffic
laws, managing road congestion, and ensuring public safety on the
streets. As a specialized unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the
TEU is responsible for enforcing traffic regulations, apprehending
violators, and coordinating with local government agencies to improve
traffic management. However, despite their crucial role, traffic enforcers
face numerous challenges, including non-compliance from motorists,
limited resources, and public resistance. Cebu City, being a major
economic hub, experiences heavy traffic congestion, making the role of
the PNP-TEU even more demanding. Understanding their lived
experiences provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of traffic law
implementation and the challenges they face in maintaining road
discipline.

This study is essential as it explores the firsthand experiences of the PNP


Traffic Enforcement Unit in Cebu City, shedding light on their struggles,
strategies, and the impact of enforcement policies. By examining their
lived experiences, the research aims to contribute to improving traffic
enforcement strategies and policies to enhance road safety and public
compliance.

This study is anchored on Situational Crime Prevention Theory, proposed


by Clarke (1980), which emphasizes that crime and rule violations, such
as traffic infractions, can be reduced by altering the environment and
increasing the perceived effort or risk of committing violations. This
theory highlights the role of proactive enforcement strategies and
environmental modifications in ensuring traffic law compliance.
Supporting this anchor theory are Deterrence Theory and Broken
Windows Theory. Deterrence Theory, originally developed by Beccaria
(1764) and later expanded by Gibbs (1975), explains how the certainty,
severity, and swiftness of punishment influence motorists’ decisions to
comply with traffic laws, emphasizing the need for strict and consistent
enforcement. Meanwhile, Broken Windows Theory, introduced by
Wilson and Kelling (1982), suggests that minor violations, if left
unaddressed, can lead to a culture of lawlessness, making it essential for
traffic enforcers to address even minor infractions to maintain order on
the roads.

Given these considerations, this research is significant in addressing the


gaps in traffic law enforcement and providing policy recommendations
for a more effective implementation of traffic laws in Cebu City.

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