Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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BY:

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 3.
First Regular Session G

4122 —
House Bill No. roe oF

Introduced by HON. HENRY R. VILLARICA
4™ DISTRICT, BULACAN

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State is tasked to maintain peace and order and protect the life and limb of motorists

and commuters alike as they routinely take to the streets for work or for leisure or for other
reasons.

Presently, however, the rules and procedures for the accreditation of driving schools do
not include truck driver education. While the regulation of driving schools has significantly
improved the education and skills of drivers, truck drivers, specifically, have to be educated on
the intricacies of driving their vehicles in view of their size and weight. This will ensure road

safety for motorists and the commuting public as well as protect and preserve properties from
damage or destruction.

This bill addresses this concern by proposing mandatory truck driver education.

‘This bill was filed during the 16 and 17" Congresses but no further action was taken up
due to time constraints. This bill is re-filed for the consideration of the 18" Congress.

Support for the enactment of this measure is earnestly requested. is

REP. HENRY R. VILKMARICA.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
4122
House Bill No.

Introduced by HON. HENRY R. VILLARICA
4™ DISTRICT, BULACAN

AN ACT REQUIRING DRIVER’S EDUCATION FOR ALL PROFESSIONAL TRUCK
DRIVERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Professional Truck Driver's
Education Act”.

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to maintain peace and order,
protect life, liberty and property and shall promote the general welfare for the enjoyment by all
the people.

SEC. 3. Professional Truck Driver Education Program. — All establishments employing
professional truck drivers shall secure for them a professional truck driver’s education and safety
program to be conducted by an accredited driving school.

SEC. 4. Built-in Safety Features. — All truck units that will be used in the program, as
specified under Section 3 shall have updated built-in safety features as determined and
implemented by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The LTO shall formulate the
implementing rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. Penalty. — The LTO may suspend or revoke any license or certificate issued for
the operation of commercial trucks and vehicles for violation of any provision of this Act.


SEC. 7. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this
Act shall be charged against the existing appropriation of the LTO. Thereafter, the amounts
needed for the full implementation of this Act shall be included in the budget of the LTO in the
succeeding in General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 8. Separability Clause. ~ If any provision or part thereof is declared invalid of
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.

SEC. 9. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules and
regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 10. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,