Quezon City Number Coding Framework
As the largest local government unit in Metro Manila by both land area and population, Quezon City plays a pivotal role in regional traffic management. The city implements the standardized Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) in close coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the QC Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS).
Motorists navigating Quezon City benefit from clear, uniform traffic policies that balance peak-hour volume reduction with flexible off-peak mobility.
QC Window Hours between 1001 AM and 459 PM
Unlike cities that enforce all-day restrictions, Quezon City observes standard off-peak window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM from Monday through Friday.
During this window, private motorists with coded vehicles can travel across all major avenues, national roads, and circumferential corridors in Quezon City without fear of apprehension. The restriction takes effect during morning peak rush hours (7:00 AM to 10:00 AM) and resumes during evening rush hours (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM).
Major Corridors and Radial Roads Covered in QC
The UVVRP coding policy is enforced on all primary traffic arteries in Quezon City, including:
Day-Wise Plate Schedule for Quezon City
Check the standard plate coding schedule applicable to all private vehicles in Quezon 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 Quezon City Coding Hours:
Rules for Residential Subdivisions and Barangay Roads
A frequent area of uncertainty is whether number coding applies inside Quezon City gated subdivisions and neighborhood barangay roads. Generally, private subdivision roads and inner residential streets are not patrolled for number coding.
However, the moment a coded vehicle exits a private village gate onto a collector road or national artery (such as Tandang Sora, Visayas Avenue, or Congressional Avenue) during peak hours, it becomes immediately liable for citation.
QC DPOS Enforcers and Traffic Apprehensions
Both MMDA personnel and uniformed officers from the Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) are authorized to apprehend coding violators. Under the Metro Manila Single Ticketing System, the fine is ₱500.
Apprehended motorists have up to ten business days to settle citations online or at any authorized payment center before late penalties accrue.
Frequently Asked Questions about QC Coding
The coding window hours in Quezon City are from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM from Monday through Friday. During this time, private vehicles with coding plates can legally travel on all QC roads.
Yes, Commonwealth Avenue strictly enforces the MMDA number coding scheme during peak hours (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM), with window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM.
No. Under the MMDA UVVRP guidelines enforced in Quezon City, motorcycles are completely exempt from number coding.
Yes, fully electric and hybrid vehicles compliant with Republic Act No. 11697 (EVIDA) are exempt from number coding 24 hours a day on Quezon Avenue and throughout the city.