Dashcam captures reckless jaywalking on SLEX

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An individual was caught on camera jaywalking along the northbound side of the

South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)

on Monday, January 5.

Mervin Velasco

, who said the incident occurred on SLEX earlier that morning.

In the video, an individual can be seen crossing the expressway at the 0:03 mark, , before a red sedan passes by.

In the video, an individual can be seen crossing the expressway at the 0:03-second mark, moments before a red sedan passes by.

“Yup, very common around the Mamplasan area. I once brought that up with SLEX authorities, they said people around [that] area cut [fences] open to go to the stores near by,” a

claimed.

Mamplasan is a barangay in Biñan, Laguna.

“Wait, saang banda ‘to? Sta. Rosa??? Maraming talaga natawid [diyan] sa part na ‘yan, ilang beses nako naka-encounter niyan [diyan] sa part na ‘yan,” another

, referring to a city in Laguna.

Others condemned the jaywalker for making such a risky move on the expressway.

“Hahahha aga niya sinusubukan guardian angel ng natawid ah, haha,” a

said.

“Shortcut kasi ‘yun papunta sa tindahan,” another

Pinoy

wrote.

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“Tindi tumawid nun ah… Playing with Life,” another

said

with laughing emojis.

Jaywalking is not considered a criminal offense in the country. However, under the

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s

Anti-Jaywalking Ordinance, violators may face a minimum fine of P200.

In 2021, the traffic authority said offenders could be fined P500 or required to render community service.

Jaywalking refers to the act of crossing the street at locations other than designated crosswalks or pedestrian lanes.