The Makati No Window Hours Rule Explained
Among all cities in the National Capital Region, Makati City enforces the most stringent number coding policy. Under City Ordinance No. 2003-089 (The Makati Traffic Code), Makati implements a continuous 12-hour number coding ban from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM without any window hours.
While neighboring cities like Quezon City, Pasig, Manila, and Taguig allow coded vehicles to travel freely during the off-peak window between 10:01 AM and 4:59 PM, Makati local roads do not grant this privilege. If you enter a Makati municipal roadway at 1:00 PM in a coded vehicle, you will be cited immediately by the Makati Public Safety Department (PSD).
Major Local Roads Covered in Makati
The continuous 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM coding ban applies to all city-administered roads, commercial centers, and business avenues in Makati, including:
Important Arterial Roads Where MMDA Window Hours Apply
To prevent nationwide gridlock, national law and MMDA agreements establish that major national thoroughfares passing through Makati territory observe standard MMDA window hours (10:01 AM to 4:59 PM), provided vehicles do not exit onto municipal streets:
- EDSA Main Highway: The through-lanes of EDSA that cross through Makati follow MMDA window hours.
- Circumferential Road 5 (C5 Road): The C5 main corridor along the boundary of Makati and Taguig allows window travel.
- Osmeña Highway / South Superhighway (SLEX): Vehicles traveling continuously along the main elevated Skyway or national grade-level lanes maintain window hour privileges, provided they do not exit onto local connectors.
Weekly Plate Restriction Schedule for Makati
Review the day-wise coding rules for vehicles traveling within Makati City:
| Day of Week | Prohibited Last Digits | Morning Peak Ban | Off-Peak Window Hours | Evening Peak Ban | Night Free Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 & 2 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:01 AM – 4:59 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 8:01 PM – 6:59 AM |
| Tuesday | 3 & 4 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:01 AM – 4:59 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 8:01 PM – 6:59 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 & 6 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:01 AM – 4:59 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 8:01 PM – 6:59 AM |
| Thursday | 7 & 8 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:01 AM – 4:59 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 8:01 PM – 6:59 AM |
| Friday | 9 & 0 | 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 10:01 AM – 4:59 PM | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 8:01 PM – 6:59 AM |
| Weekends & Holidays | Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) Completely Suspended | ||||
Interactive Plate Restriction Checker
Select the last digit of your vehicle plate or conduction sticker to check restricted hours and window schedules for Makati Coding Hours:
Senior Citizen and Medical Exemptions in Makati
Makati City provides special exemptions for specific resident groups under local ordinances:
- Makati Senior Citizens (Blu Card Holders): Senior citizen residents of Makati carrying a valid Makati OSCA identification card or Blu Card are granted coding exemptions within city limits, whether they are driving or riding as passengers.
- Electric Vehicles (RA 11697): In accordance with national legislation, electric and hybrid vehicles are 100% exempt from the Makati Traffic Code.
- Medical Emergencies: Vehicles transporting patients requiring urgent hospital care at facilities like Makati Medical Center are exempt. Keep medical admission documents handy in case of verification.
Makati PSD Violation Penalties and Payment Channels
Under the Metro Manila Single Ticketing System, the baseline penalty for a number coding violation in Makati is ₱500. Motorists apprehended by Makati PSD or MMDA personnel can pay through:
- Makati City Hall Cashier: Ground Floor, Makati City Hall Building 2, J.P. Rizal Street.
- Digital Payment Gateways: GCash, Maya, and Landbank Link.BizPortal using the Single Ticketing System citation ticket number.
- Authorized Bayad Centers: Nationwide convenience and payment partner outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions about Makati Coding
No. Makati City enforces continuous number coding from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with strictly no window hours on all city-administered roads, including Ayala Avenue, Buendia, and Makati Avenue.
Yes. The main lanes of EDSA, C5 Road, and Osmeña Highway follow national MMDA rules with window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM. However, you must not turn into local Makati streets during this time.
Makati senior citizens who hold a valid Makati Blu Card or OSCA ID are exempt within Makati City. Senior citizens residing in other cities are generally not exempt on Makati local roads unless officially designated under a reciprocal order.
The standard fine for a number coding violation in Makati is ₱500 under the Metro Manila Single Ticketing System.