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Friday, May 19, 2017
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ILOILO City – Road safety is the main goal of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act.
Yesterday, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 6 started deploying field personnel to enforce this law that prohibits motorists from using mobile devices and other electronic gadgets while driving.
“Citizens must follow this law,” said Regional Director Roland Ramos.
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.
“The perspective of the three to five seconds rule, that within such short period of time something bad can possibly happen, is what we aim to prevent,” said Ramos.
LTO as the lead agency enforcing the Anti-Distracted Driving Act would be working with the Philippine National Police, Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Education.
All other government agencies are being tasked to coordinate with the LTO with the implementation of the law.”
LTO has also the authority to deputize policemen and local government units to carry out enforcement duties.
“For heavily-tinted vehicles, there would be an upcoming law to follow as to the limits of the darkness and clarity of the glass. What is being implemented now is the Anti-Distracted Driving Act. We also have plans of putting up cameras. Hopefully next year, the cameras will be installed already to effectively enforce the law,” said Ramos. (PNA/PN)
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