Valenzuela City Traffic Management Overview
Valenzuela City is the northern commercial gateway of the National Capital Region, linking Metro Manila directly to Bulacan and northern Luzon. With massive freight movements, logistics hubs, and heavy private commuter traffic, Valenzuela balances industrial accessibility with vehicular volume reduction.
The Valenzuela City Transportation Office (VCTO) in coordination with the MMDA enforces the standardized UVVRP with window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM.
Window Hours between 1001 AM and 459 PM
On all covered thoroughfares in Valenzuela, window hours are in effect from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM from Monday through Friday.
Private vehicles bearing coded plates can travel freely during this period. The ban takes effect during morning peak hours (7:00 AM to 10:00 AM) and resumes during evening peak hours (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM).
Major Thoroughfares Covered in Valenzuela
Roadways subject to number coding in Valenzuela City include:
NLEX Harbor Link and Expressway Interchanges
The main elevated alignment of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the NLEX Harbor Link (Segment 10) are elevated tollways exempt from number coding. However, as soon as vehicles exit onto grade-level toll plazas connecting to MacArthur Highway or Paso de Blas during peak hours, coding rules apply.
Weekly Plate Schedule for Valenzuela
Review the day-wise coding rules for vehicles in Valenzuela 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 Valenzuela Coding Hours:
Frequently Asked Questions about Valenzuela Coding
The coding window hours in Valenzuela City run from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM from Monday through Friday on all covered public thoroughfares.
Yes, MacArthur Highway strictly enforces number coding during morning (7-10 AM) and evening (5-8 PM) peak hours, with window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM.
The standard fine for a number coding violation in Valenzuela City is ₱500 under the Metro Manila Single Ticketing System.