The Palawan Times
15 days after its approval, the law enforcement agencies will strictly implement the approved amended City Ordinance No. 253 that imposes higher penalties to all motorcycle drivers and their passengers who are not using standard helmets.
On November 15, during its regular session, Councilor Henry A. Gadiano who chairs the committee on transportation moved for its approval citing amendments in the sections 5 and 148 of the ordinance known as an ordinance establishing the Traffic Code of the City and providing penalties and violations.
Gadiano stressed that wearing helmets will greatly reduce fatalities in road accidents. Records show that the main culprit of fatality in several vehicular accidents is not using a proper helmet or not wearing protected helmet.
“Marami ang nadidisgrasya dahil sa hindi pagsusuot ng tamang helmet, kadalasan mas nauna pang natatanggal ang helmet kapag natumba,” he said referring to the ‘construction helmets’ which are commonly used by some of the motorcycle drivers and their back riders.
The councilor added that imposition of higher penalties to the drivers and passengers who are not wearing standard helmet will oblige them instead of paying the prescribed penalties.
Under the law, those who will be caught not wearing protective helmets face a minimum fine of P500 and a maximum penalty of P1,500 plus cancellation of license.
In previous public hearings conducted at the People’s Amphitheater in Mendoza Park, Gadiano hears the sentiments of concerned agencies regarding this proposal and it was unanimously supported by drivers and operators.
The use of protective helmet is also a national policy after the approval of Republic Act 100054 of Mandatory Helmet Act of 2010 which was approved and signed by former president Gloria M. Arroyo.
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