The Legazpi City APSEMO Traffic Safety Division (TSD) is the enforcement and safety arm of Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) that manages traffic discipline, implements road safety laws, and reduces accidents across Legazpi City and Albay through strict enforcement, education, and coordination with national agencies.
It is responsible for keeping roads safe, organized, and compliant with traffic laws. Think of the TSD as the team working behind the scenes—and on the streets—to make sure drivers follow the rules, accidents are minimized, and traffic flows smoothly.
Why APSEMO-TSD Matters
APSEMO-TSD exists to solve:
- Heavy congestion on major roads
- Increasing motorcycle accidents
- Confusion about traffic rules and penalties
Its mission is: To protect lives and improve traffic discipline.
What APSEMO-TSD Actually Does
The Traffic Safety Division operates under a broader provincial strategy built on the “7 E’s” of traffic management:
- Enforcement: Apprehending violators and issuing penalties
- Education: Conducting seminars and awareness campaigns
- Engineering: Improving road signs and traffic flow systems
- Emergency Response: Supporting accident response operations
- Environment & Economy: Managing emissions and traffic impact
- Enactment: Supporting new traffic laws and policies
They also work closely with agencies like the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippine National Police (PNP), and DPWH to create a unified traffic system across Albay.
Strong Enforcement Backed by Real Data
APSEMO-TSD doesn’t just talk about enforcement—they act on it.
- 520 traffic apprehensions were recorded in just one week (March 16–20, 2026)
- ₱323,800 in fines collected, showing active enforcement
- Hundreds of unresolved violations still being processed
These numbers tell you one thing: traffic laws in Legazpi City are being taken seriously.
One of the biggest issues? Helmet violations.
Under Republic Act 10054, wearing a helmet is mandatory. Yet:
- Over 1,500 helmet violations were recorded in just 6 months
- It remains the top offense among motorists
If you ride a motorcycle, this is your wake-up call.
Why Enforcement is Strict
Traffic enforcement in Legazpi City isn’t always as strict as it is now. The department became so because the city managed to rack up:
- Over 3,800 road accidents were recorded in one year
- Dozens of deaths and thousands of injuries occurred
- Motorcycles were involved in most incidents
That’s the hard truth: traffic violations cost lives. Hence, the stricter preventive efforts from APSEMO-TSD.
Tips for Drivers
If you want to avoid penalties and stay safe, follow these:
- Always wear a helmet (no exceptions for motorcycle riders)
- Follow road signs and traffic enforcers
- Settle violations immediately to avoid bigger penalties
- Stay updated through APSEMO advisories
- Drive defensively, especially during peak hours
These are basic—but they save lives.
If you ignore traffic rules, you’ll eventually pay for it—either in fines or something worse. But if you follow them, you make the roads safer for everyone, including yourself.
Contact Information
For inquiries or other concerns, you can always reach out to the personnel at the APSEMO-TSD office via the following:
- Office Address: 54 Gov Locsin, Brgy. 7 Bano, Old Albay District, Legazpi City, Albay
- Tel. No.: (052) 480 4770, 0954 419 9935
- Email Address: apsemo.plansoperations@gmail.com
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