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Monday, May 22, 2017
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ILOILO City – A new law prohibits any person from driving a motorcycle with a child on board on all roads.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region 6 is ready to enforce Republic Act 10666 or Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015, said Regional Director Roland Ramos.
“We are just awaiting the go-signal for this law to be implemented,” he said.
Children below 18 years old are not allowed to sit in front of the motorcycle driver.
Only on the following cases may children be allowed to board a motorcycle and only as back riders:
* children whose feet can reach the foot peg
* children who could wrap their arms around the driver’s waist
* children who wear protective gear such as helmet.
The Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015 took effect Friday last week, said Ramos.
It covers all public roads including those where there is a heavy volume of vehicles.
However, the law acknowledges emergency cases such as when a child needs medical attention and must be transported, said Ramos.
Violators will be fined P3,000 on their first offense, P5,000 on their second offense and P10,000 on the third offense and suspension of driver’s license for a month.
Beyond the third offense, violators will have their licenses revoked.
LTO shall be the lead implementing agency and may deputize traffic enforcers and local government units for its enforcement.
“This law ensures the security and safety of drivers and passengers but especially children since we have seen a lot of people transport their kids with the use of motorcycles and there have been a number of cases of motorcycle accidents with children involved and that is what we are trying to prevent,” said Ramos.
The Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015 took effect just a day after LTO started enforcing the Anti-Distracted Driving Act on May 18. This law that prohibiting motorists from using mobile devices and other electronic gadgets while driving.
Ramos said violators will be penalized with a fine of P5,000 for the first offense, P10,000 for the second offense and P15,000 for the third offense with a three-month suspension of driver’s license.
Violations incurred beyond the third offense shall be penalized with the revocation of driver’s license and a fine of P20,000.
Being stuck in traffic or stopping at a red light is not an exemption from using gadgets, said Ramos.
Motorists may only use their phones to call authorities during emergencies such as accidents or crime incidents, he clarified.
Using hands-free devices is allowed but headsets, earphones and microphones may only be used when calling and receiving calls. Listening to music with such devices is prohibited. (PNA/PN)
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