ROXAS City – Stolen motorcycles are used to perpetrate more crimes, according to Capiz police provincial director Senior Superintendent Samuel Nacion.
This is one of the reasons behind the “Clean Rider” campaign of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Nacion stressed.
The Clean Rider drive was launched yesterday in a bid to curb crimes that involves motorcycle drivers.
Under the campaign, motorcycle drivers are urged to get a Clean Rider sticker from the police.
To get this, drivers must bring with them their vehicle’s Land Transportation Office registration, deed of sale (if still not registered to the bearer’s name), driver’s license, and a valid government-issued ID to a police station.
The sticker must then be placed on the motorcycle. It bears the PNP logo (kalasag or shield) and a serial number.
It is also color-coded based on the region where the motorbike is registered. The color coding will be used to identify which police regional office and city or municipal police station issued the sticker.
Drivers will also get a smaller version of the Clean Rider sticker, which must be placed at the back of his or her driver’s license.
According to the PNP, the primary goal of the campaign is to avert crimes perpetrated by motorcycle-riding suspects in the country.
“Further, the campaign’s objective is to ensure the safety and security of motorcycle riders and to impound stolen motorcycles,” the PNP said in a statement.
The Capiz Police Provincial Office is encouraging motorists to go to the nearest police stations to get their Clean Rider stickers. (With a report from Merlinda Bagnate/PN)
