If you regularly drive around Metro Manila, there’s one traffic rule you really need to remember in 2026:

Just because you don’t see a traffic enforcer doesn’t mean nobody is watching.

The No Contact Apprehension Policy or NCAP uses CCTV cameras, high-resolution cameras and other monitoring technology to record possible traffic violations without requiring a traffic enforcer to physically flag down a motorist.

And as of October 2026, NCAP is once again a major part of traffic enforcement around Metro Manila.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has already been implementing NCAP on major circumferential and radial roads since May 2025.

Then beginning October 5, 2026, several Metro Manila local governments also restarted their own NCAP systems after the Supreme Court lifted the temporary restraining order that had stopped LGU implementation for several years.

Naturally, one of the first things motorists want to know is:

Where exactly are the NCAP cameras?

Here’s the important answer.

There Is No Complete Official MMDA List of Individual Camera Locations

If you’ve seen a long Facebook post listing dozens of supposed NCAP cameras along EDSA, Commonwealth, C5, Roxas Boulevard and other roads, don’t automatically assume that list is official.

MMDA previously issued a warning that a viral list claiming to show exact NCAP CCTV locations did not come from the agency.

What MMDA has officially published is the list of major roads covered by NCAP—not the precise location of every fixed camera.

That means the safest way to think about NCAP isn’t:

“Where is the next camera?”

It’s:

“Am I driving on an NCAP-covered road?”

Because cameras can be added, repositioned or supplemented with other monitoring technology.

MMDA has also used body-worn cameras for certain NCAP-related enforcement operations, which makes relying on a fixed-camera list even less useful.

So for this guide, I’m separating:

1. Official MMDA NCAP-covered roads
2. Specific camera intersections officially published by LGUs
3. Older reported camera locations that shouldn’t be treated as a complete 2026 map

NCAP Status in Metro Manila as of October 6, 2026

The situation changed very recently.

As of October 6, 2026:

Area	Current NCAP Status
MMDA major roads	ACTIVE
Manila	ACTIVE
Quezon City	ACTIVE
Muntinlupa	ACTIVE
San Juan	ACTIVE
Parañaque	Deferred until further notice
Valenzuela	Deferred until further notice

Manila, Quezon City, Muntinlupa and San Juan resumed local NCAP implementation beginning October 5.

Parañaque initially prepared to join the rollout but subsequently deferred implementation while the city further studies the system.

Valenzuela also postponed its restart because of ongoing roadworks and changing traffic conditions.

This is separate from MMDA’s NCAP.

Even if a particular city hasn’t activated its own local system, MMDA cameras may still enforce traffic rules on major roads under MMDA jurisdiction running through that city.

That’s an important distinction.

MMDA NCAP Camera Coverage: Official Roads

This is currently the most reliable official guide to where motorists should expect MMDA camera-based enforcement.

MMDA announced that NCAP covers major circumferential and radial roads under its jurisdiction.

Circumferential Roads Covered by NCAP

C1 – Recto Avenue

Recto is one of the main east-west corridors through Manila.

Motorists should pay particular attention to:

lane markings,

traffic signals,

loading and unloading zones,

pedestrian crossings,

and intersection rules.

C2 – Mendoza / President Quirino Avenue

The published MMDA list identifies C2 through the Mendoza and President Quirino Avenue corridor.

Quirino Avenue is particularly important because it intersects several major Manila roads.

C3 – Araneta Avenue

Araneta Avenue is another major north-south route where MMDA NCAP enforcement applies.

C4 – EDSA

This is probably the road most motorists immediately associate with NCAP.

EDSA is covered by MMDA NCAP.

That includes the major EDSA corridor running through multiple Metro Manila cities.

You should assume camera-based enforcement can take place anywhere within the MMDA-covered portion of EDSA rather than trying to memorize individual cameras.

C5 – C.P. Garcia Avenue / Katipunan Avenue / Tandang Sora

C5 and its connected corridors are also included.

The official MMDA list identifies:

C.P. Garcia Avenue,

Katipunan Avenue,

and Tandang Sora Avenue.

These roads carry huge volumes of traffic every day and include numerous intersections, lane restrictions and turning rules.

Radial Roads Covered by MMDA NCAP

MMDA’s official list also includes ten radial road corridors.

R1 – Roxas Boulevard

Roxas Boulevard is covered.

This is especially important for motorists traveling through Manila and Pasay toward the airport and Parañaque areas.

R2 – Taft Avenue

Taft Avenue is covered by MMDA NCAP.

This corridor runs through some of the busiest parts of Manila and Pasay.

R3 – South Super Highway

MMDA’s published list identifies South Super Highway as part of its NCAP enforcement network.

R4 – Shaw Boulevard

Shaw Boulevard is another covered road.

Drivers crossing Mandaluyong and nearby areas should assume camera-based traffic monitoring may be active.

R5 – Ortigas Avenue

Ortigas Avenue is covered by MMDA NCAP.

This corridor passes through San Juan, Mandaluyong and Pasig and includes several extremely busy intersections.

R6 – Magsaysay Boulevard / Aurora Boulevard

Both Magsaysay Boulevard and Aurora Boulevard are included under R6.

R7 – Quezon Avenue / Commonwealth Avenue

Commonwealth is another major NCAP corridor.

Quezon Avenue is likewise part of the R7 route identified by MMDA.

R8 – A. Bonifacio Avenue

A. Bonifacio Avenue is included in the official coverage.

R9 – Rizal Avenue

Rizal Avenue is covered.

R10 – Del Pan / Marcos Highway / MacArthur Highway

MMDA’s published road list also includes:

Del Pan,

Marcos Highway,

and MacArthur Highway.

Complete MMDA NCAP Road List

For easier reference:

Circumferential Roads

C1 – Recto Avenue
C2 – Mendoza / President Quirino Avenue
C3 – Araneta Avenue
C4 – EDSA
C5 – C.P. Garcia / Katipunan / Tandang Sora

Radial Roads

R1 – Roxas Boulevard
R2 – Taft Avenue
R3 – South Super Highway
R4 – Shaw Boulevard
R5 – Ortigas Avenue
R6 – Magsaysay Boulevard / Aurora Boulevard
R7 – Quezon Avenue / Commonwealth Avenue
R8 – A. Bonifacio Avenue
R9 – Rizal Avenue
R10 – Del Pan / Marcos Highway / MacArthur Highway

This is much more reliable than trying to follow a social media list of individual poles and footbridges.

Quezon City NCAP Camera Locations

Quezon City is one of the few LGUs that has officially published a detailed list of NCAP-monitored intersections.

Its original full implementation covered 15 major locations.

These were:

Quirino Highway

• Quirino Highway – Susano Road
• Quirino Highway – Zabarte Road
• Quirino Highway – Tandang Sora Avenue / Sangandaan

E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue

• E. Rodriguez – Tomas Morato Avenue
• E. Rodriguez – Gilmore Avenue
• E. Rodriguez – Hemady Street

Aurora Boulevard

• Aurora Boulevard – Hemady Street
• Aurora Boulevard – Gilmore Avenue
• Aurora Boulevard – Broadway Avenue
• Aurora Boulevard – 20th Street

Other Quezon City Locations

• West Avenue – Baler Street
• East Avenue – BIR Road
• Kamias Road – Kalayaan Avenue
• P. Tuazon Boulevard – 13th Avenue
• P. Tuazon Boulevard – 15th Avenue

These locations were specifically published by the Quezon City government when its NCAP system was fully implemented in 2022.

However, there’s an important caveat.

Are These Still the Only Quezon City Cameras in 2026?

Don’t assume so.

Quezon City resumed NCAP on October 5, 2026 and says cameras will be deployed along primary city roads.

But the city’s current 2026 announcement does not provide a new comprehensive list showing every camera now in operation.

So I would treat the 15 locations above as officially documented NCAP sites—not as a guarantee that cameras exist only at those intersections.

Manila NCAP Camera Locations

Manila resumed its enhanced NCAP system on October 5, 2026.

The city’s traffic authorities say upgraded high-resolution cameras are capable of recording traffic violations and clearly capturing vehicle plate numbers.

Among the violations these cameras can detect are improper lane changes and crossing solid lane markings.

Manila had previously announced cameras at several intersections when its original NCAP system launched.

Among its initial publicly announced locations were:

• Taft Avenue – P. Ocampo Street
• Taft Avenue – Quirino Avenue
• Quirino Avenue – San Marcelino Street
• Quirino Avenue – M.H. Del Pilar Street
• P. Burgos Avenue – Maria Orosa Street
• España Boulevard – Lacson Street

Around 36 cameras were originally deployed when Manila’s system began in 2020.

However, I would not treat those six intersections as Manila’s complete 2026 camera map.

The system has since been upgraded and expanded.

If you’re driving through Manila, you should assume NCAP enforcement can operate throughout covered city corridors, particularly along major roads such as:

Taft Avenue,

Roxas Boulevard,

Quirino Avenue,

Recto,

Rizal Avenue,

España,

and other heavily monitored intersections.

San Juan NCAP Camera Locations

San Juan is one of the Metro Manila cities that activated NCAP on October 5, 2026.

As of this writing, however, the city has not published a complete, easily verifiable list of every individual NCAP camera comparable to Quezon City’s old 15-intersection list.

That’s important because Ortigas Avenue passes directly through San Juan and is already an MMDA NCAP-covered road.

So even before considering San Juan’s own local cameras, motorists traveling along Ortigas should already assume camera enforcement may apply.

Other major San Juan roads and intersections may also be covered by the city’s local system.

My advice here is simple:

Don’t rely on an unofficial map.

Follow traffic regulations across the entire city.

Muntinlupa NCAP Camera Locations

Muntinlupa also restarted its local NCAP program on October 5, 2026.

The city officially announced the reimplementation before the rollout.

However, a current official 2026 list identifying every camera intersection isn’t publicly available in the same detailed format as Quezon City’s older list.

Motorists should be particularly careful along major Muntinlupa corridors and intersections.

And remember that traditional traffic enforcement doesn’t disappear simply because you’re outside an NCAP camera zone.

Traffic enforcers can still physically apprehend motorists where necessary.

Parañaque NCAP: Currently Deferred

This part requires an update because the situation changed at the last minute.

Parañaque was initially expected to restart NCAP on October 5.

Reports even showed monitoring activity on the first morning.

But by October 6, the city confirmed that its local NCAP reimplementation had been postponed until further notice while officials further study the system.

That means you shouldn’t currently describe Parañaque’s LGU system as fully active.

However, this does not mean motorists can ignore NCAP in Parañaque.

MMDA-covered roads running through or near the city may still fall under MMDA’s separate NCAP enforcement.

Older Parañaque camera lists frequently mentioned locations around:

Sto. Niño,

NAIA Road,

President’s Avenue,

and CAA / EVACOM.

But because the LGU’s 2026 rollout is currently deferred and no new comprehensive official location list has been issued, I wouldn’t use those older points as a definitive 2026 guide.

Valenzuela NCAP: Also Deferred

Valenzuela was also supposed to resume its local NCAP system in October.

That rollout has been postponed until further notice.

Mayor Wes Gatchalian said ongoing construction and rehabilitation projects are changing traffic conditions so frequently that camera-based enforcement could be unfair while road layouts are still changing.

This is actually an important example of why motorists shouldn’t depend on an old camera list.

A camera may still physically exist somewhere even while enforcement is suspended or road conditions have changed.

Again, MMDA’s separate system may still apply on roads under MMDA jurisdiction, including MacArthur Highway where applicable.

What About EDSA Camera Locations?

This is probably the most searched question.

Yes, EDSA is covered by NCAP.

But MMDA has specifically warned motorists against relying on viral lists claiming to identify every exact EDSA camera.

One widely circulated list named locations around:

Guadalupe,

Boni,

Shaw,

Ortigas,

Cubao,

Kamuning,

Quezon Avenue,

North Avenue,

and numerous footbridges.

MMDA said that supposed official list was fake and did not originate from the agency.

That doesn’t necessarily mean no cameras exist at any of those places.

It means the social media post should not be treated as an official MMDA camera directory.

The factual statement is simpler:

EDSA itself is an NCAP-covered road.

That’s the information motorists should base their driving on.

Are There NCAP Cameras on Commonwealth Avenue?

Yes, Commonwealth Avenue is part of the MMDA NCAP coverage.

It forms part of R7 along with Quezon Avenue.

Commonwealth has:

multiple lanes,

bus and jeepney loading areas,

U-turn slots,

pedestrian crossings,

motorcycle-related restrictions,

speed regulations,

and complex intersection movements.

Follow the road markings even when traffic is light.

A camera doesn’t need a traffic enforcer standing beside it to record a violation.

Is C5 Covered by NCAP?

Yes.

C5 is part of MMDA’s C5 corridor.

The coverage includes C.P. Garcia Avenue and connected portions identified by MMDA, including Katipunan and Tandang Sora.

This is another road where lane discipline is important because vehicles constantly move between intersections, flyovers, service roads and turning lanes.

Is Roxas Boulevard Covered by NCAP?

Yes.

Roxas Boulevard is R1 and is officially included in MMDA’s NCAP road coverage.

The road passes through Manila and Pasay and continues toward the southern metro area.

Is Taft Avenue Covered?

Yes.

Taft Avenue is R2 and is officially covered by MMDA NCAP.

Manila also has its own local camera enforcement system, so parts of Taft may potentially fall under more than one traffic authority’s monitoring framework.

Authorities have said they are coordinating locations to avoid duplicate apprehensions.

Does NCAP Operate 24/7?

Camera systems can operate continuously.

Quezon City’s previous NCAP implementation explicitly operated 24/7 in selected locations.

You should therefore never assume that traffic rules stop being enforced because it’s:

2:00 AM,

Sunday,

a holiday,

or there’s no traffic officer nearby.

Traffic lights and road markings still apply.

What Violations Can NCAP Cameras Catch?

NCAP is not only about beating the red light.

Depending on the road and available footage, authorities can record violations including:

• Disregarding traffic signals
• Illegal turns
• Swerving
• Improper lane changes
• Crossing solid lane markings
• Illegal counterflow
• Obstruction
• Illegal parking
• Loading or unloading in prohibited areas
• Motorcycle-related violations
• Seat belt violations where evidence permits
• Other offenses under applicable traffic regulations

In Manila’s October 2026 rollout, authorities specifically noted that upgraded cameras can identify improper lane changes and vehicles crossing solid lines.

Does AI Automatically Issue NCAP Tickets?

No.

This is another common misconception.

Cameras and AI-assisted systems may detect or flag possible violations, but authorities have said recorded incidents are reviewed before a Notice of Violation is issued.

MMDA has previously emphasized that camera-recorded violations undergo manual validation.

Likewise, LGUs implementing the current system have said camera detections are reviewed and approved by authorized traffic personnel.

So a camera recording does not necessarily mean the system immediately sends a ticket without human review.

What Happens If an NCAP Camera Records a Violation?

Generally, the process works like this:

The camera records the incident.

Traffic enforcement personnel review the footage.

The vehicle and violation are verified.

A Notice of Violation is issued.

The registered vehicle owner is notified through the applicable system.

The motorist can either pay the fine or contest the citation.

Under the current Metro Manila framework, traffic penalties are standardized using the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023.

How Much Are NCAP Fines?

The exact fine depends on the violation.

Current Metro Manila NCAP penalties follow the standardized traffic framework under the Metro Manila Traffic Code and Single Ticketing System.

Recent authorities have cited fines generally ranging from around ₱500 to ₱3,000 depending on the offense.

Don’t assume every camera violation carries the same penalty.

A minor traffic offense and a dangerous counterflow violation are treated differently.

How to Check If You Have an NCAP Violation

There are now several ways to check.

MMDA NCAP Violations

MMDA NCAP services are integrated with the eGovPH app.

The MMDA and Department of Information and Communications Technology launched the integration in July 2026, allowing motorists to view eligible violation records and handle payments electronically.

You can also use MMDA’s official NCAP-related online services.

LGU NCAP Violations

For violations recorded by city governments, motorists should use the official portal of the concerned LGU.

For example, Quezon City has its own NCAP portal where vehicle owners can check notices and handle applicable transactions.

The local and MMDA systems are separate.

So an MMDA check doesn’t necessarily replace checking the relevant city portal.

Can You Contest an NCAP Violation?

Yes.

Under the current system, motorists who believe a citation is incorrect can file a protest.

For participating LGUs, the appeal is generally filed through the city’s designated NCAP or traffic adjudication process.

Authorities have said motorists can explain circumstances such as road construction or unavoidable lane changes.

In Manila, officials acknowledged cases in which citations were voided after motorists proved that construction or another road condition forced them to change lanes.

This is why you should keep evidence when something unusual happens.

Dashcam footage can be particularly helpful.

Why You Shouldn’t Drive Based on Camera Locations

I understand why people search for NCAP camera locations.

Nobody wants an unexpected ticket.

But trying to memorize cameras creates the wrong habit.

Imagine this:

You slow down only because you know there’s a camera at the next intersection.

Then immediately after passing it, you start changing lanes recklessly again.

That defeats the entire purpose of NCAP.

And practically speaking, it doesn’t even work anymore.

The system isn’t limited to a handful of easily recognizable roadside cameras.

MMDA has hundreds of CCTV units across its command network, including AI-capable cameras, and enforcement technology continues to expand.

Some enforcement teams also use body cameras.

So the best rule is:

Treat every major Metro Manila road as if a camera is watching.

That’s much easier than memorizing 50 intersections anyway.

NCAP Camera Locations FAQ

Is there an official list of all NCAP cameras in Metro Manila?

No complete official list of every individual MMDA camera has been publicly released.

MMDA has instead published the major roads covered by NCAP and has warned that a viral social media list of exact camera positions was fake.

Where is MMDA NCAP active?

MMDA NCAP applies to major circumferential and radial roads including EDSA, C5, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, Taft Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Avenue, Aurora Boulevard and other listed routes.

Is EDSA covered by NCAP?

Yes.

EDSA is C4 and is officially included in MMDA’s NCAP coverage.

Is Commonwealth covered?

Yes.

Commonwealth Avenue is part of the R7 NCAP corridor.

Is C5 covered?

Yes.

C5 and connected C.P. Garcia, Katipunan and Tandang Sora corridors are included.

Is Taft Avenue covered?

Yes.

Taft Avenue is R2 and part of MMDA’s published NCAP coverage.

Is Roxas Boulevard covered?

Yes.

Roxas Boulevard is R1.

Which cities currently have local NCAP in October 2026?

As of October 6, Manila, Quezon City, Muntinlupa and San Juan have resumed local NCAP enforcement.

Parañaque and Valenzuela have deferred their local rollouts until further notice.

Where are the Quezon City NCAP cameras?

Quezon City’s officially published NCAP locations include intersections along Quirino Highway, E. Rodriguez, Aurora Boulevard, West Avenue, East Avenue, Kamias Road and P. Tuazon Boulevard.

The city’s older detailed official list contains 15 intersections.

Is the Facebook NCAP camera list accurate?

Don’t treat it as official.

MMDA publicly said a widely circulated exact-camera list was bogus and did not originate from the agency.

Can cameras issue a ticket automatically?

Possible violations are reviewed by authorized personnel before being validated and issued as traffic citations.

Can I appeal an NCAP ticket?

Yes.

Motorists can use the applicable MMDA or LGU adjudication process to contest citations they believe were incorrectly issued.

Final Thoughts

If you’re searching for NCAP camera locations because you want to avoid getting a traffic ticket, here’s probably the most useful thing to remember:

Don’t drive for the camera.

Drive for the road rules.

As of October 2026, MMDA’s NCAP system covers some of Metro Manila’s most important roads, including EDSA, C5, Commonwealth, Quezon Avenue, Roxas Boulevard, Taft Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Avenue and Aurora Boulevard.

On top of that, Manila, Quezon City, Muntinlupa and San Juan now have their own local NCAP systems operating again.

Parañaque and Valenzuela have currently deferred their local rollouts, but MMDA enforcement can still apply on major roads under MMDA jurisdiction.

Quezon City has published specific monitored intersections, but MMDA itself has not released a complete official map of every camera.

And honestly, that’s probably intentional.

If motorists know exactly where every camera is, some people will simply behave properly for 50 meters and then go back to ignoring the rules.

The safest approach is much simpler.

Watch the traffic lights.

Stay inside the correct lane.

Don’t cross solid lines.

Follow turning arrows.

Don’t block intersections.

Use proper loading and unloading areas.

And if you’re driving along one of Metro Manila’s major roads, assume NCAP enforcement may be watching.

That way, it really doesn’t matter where the camera is.