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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representatives ERWIN T. TULFO, EDVIC G. YAP, 
JOCELYN P. TULFO, ERIC G. YAP, and RALPH P. TULFO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Land Transportation Office has defined Road Rage as an aggressive or angry behavior 
exhibited by motorists, which include rude and verbal insults, physical threats or dangerous 
driving methods targeted towards another driver or non-drivers such as pedestrians or 
cyclists in an effort to intimidate or release frustration. Additionally, the agency emphasizes 
that Road Rage can lead to altercations, damage to property, assaults and collisions that may 
result to physical injuries or even death.  
Recently, Road Rage cases have become prevalent in the country as its incidents have flooded 
the country’s headlines. In addition, road rage cases in the country continue to rise 
statistically. According to the recent Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) Metro 
Manila Accident Recording and Analysis System (MMARAS), there are nearly 72,000 road 
crashes in Metro Manila in 2022, majority of which are caused not by human or vehicle error, 
but by road rage.  
Traffic rules are implemented to maintain the condition of the roads and vehicles and respect 
to traffic enforcers, fellow motorists, and pedestrians. In order to deter the root cause of far 
more worse scenarios due to uncontrollable emotions and aggressive driving which shall not 
be present as a defensive driver, this bill seeks to impose stiffer penalties on aggressive driving 
and criminalize Road Rage through the imposition of the penalties of imprisonment, fine, and 
perpetual disqualification for government officials and employees.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON.  ERWIN T. TULFO 
HON. EDVIC G. YAP 
HON. JOCELYN P. TULFO 
HON. ERIC G. YAP 
HON. RALPH P. TULFO 
August 29, 2023
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
2nd Regular Session 
House Bill No. ________ 
Introduced by Representatives ERWIN T. TULFO, EDVIC G. YAP, 
JOCELYN P. TULFO, ERIC G. YAP, and RALPH P. TULFO 
AN ACT 
PENALIZING ACTS OF ROAD RAGE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Anti-Road Rage Act 
of 2023.” 
SEC2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to make roads safer 
for all - pedestrians and motorists alike. In this light, policies must therefore be 
established to protect all road users from all acts of road rage that not only cause 
unwarranted road obstruction but physical harm and even death in extreme cases. 
SEC 3. Definition of Terms. - The following terms as used in this Act shall mean 
the following: 
a. Road Rage refers to the aggressive, hostile or violent behavior in traffic or on
the road by a motorist which may include the following:
i. wild gesturing at the other concerned party or any of his/her passengers
ii. cursing or using bad language or any form of verbal insults
iii. any physical attack at another or an attempt thereof
iv. reckless driving
v. any kinds of threat or intimidation
vi. any use of force against another person; and
vii. other analogous circumstances, including all other acts that may fall
under the Revised Penal Code and other Special Penal Laws, as may be
applicable.
b. Motorist refers to any individual operating a motor vehicle on public roads.
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c. Pedestrian refers to any person on foot using the roadways. 
SEC 4. Penalty. - Any person who engages in Road Rage as defined in this Act, 
when no injury or death occurred, shall be penalized with an imprisonment of six (6) 
months to one (1) year and/or a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) 
but not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00),at the discretion of the 
court. 
In cases resulting in physical injury, regardless of the degree, a penalty of 
imprisonment of two (2) years to four (4) years and/or a fine of not less One Hundred 
Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(P250,000.00) exclusive of all the damages incurred, shall be imposed at the discretion 
of the court. 
In cases resulting to death of a party, a penalty of imprisonment six (6) years to 
twelve (12) years and/or a fine of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Pesos 
(P250,000.00) but not more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) 
exclusive of all the damages incurred, shall be imposed at the discretion of the court. 
In cases where the offending party in a Road Rage is a government official or 
employee, he or she shall suffer the accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification 
from government service. 
SEC 5. Revocation of Driver's License. - The driver's license of a person who 
engages in Road Rage shall be revoked by the issuing authority upon notice and shall 
not be eligible for renewal for the next five (5) years following the revocation thereof. 
SEC 6. Authority of the Government to Prosecute. - The government, through 
the appropriate legal and law enforcement agencies, shall have the authority to 
prosecute suspects of road rage on behalf of victims. This authority shall be exercised 
in cases where victims are unable or unwilling to pursue legal action due to fear, 
intimidation, or other reasons. 
SEC. 7. Independent Action. - Nothing in this Act shall preclude a victim of 
Road Rage from instituting a separate civil, criminal, administrative, or other legal 
action, as may be appropriate. 
SEC 8. Aggravating Circumstance. - If a more serious crime is committed 
during a Road Rage, the latter shall be considered an aggravating circumstance as 
provided under Article 14, Section 1 of the Revised Penal Code. 
SEC 9. Prohibited Defense. - Being under the influence of alcohol, any illicit 
drug, or any other mind-altering substance shall not be a defense under this Act. 
SEC 10. Establishment of Dedicated Unit. – The Department of Justice (DOJ), 
through the National Prosecution Service (NPS), shall establish a dedicated unit 
tasked with handling Road Rage cases, ensuring swift and efficient prosecution of 
offenders. 
SEC. 11. Protection of Victims and Witnesses. – The government shall provide 
necessary protection to victims and witnesses of Road Rage incidents, ensuring their 
safety and security throughout the legal process. 


 
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SEC 12. Compulsory Anger Management Program. – In addition to the 
penalties, convicted individuals shall be required to undergo a government-approved 
anger management program to address their aggressive behavior and prevent Road 
Rage incidents.  
SEC. 13. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - The DOJ, Department 
of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Land Transportation Office, and other 
relevant government agencies shall formulate and promulgate necessary rules and 
regulations for the implementation this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity. 
SEC 14. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of the Act shall be held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other Provisions hereof which are not affected hereby 
shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SEC 15. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules and regulation inconsistent 
with the provision of this Act hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC 16. Effectivity. - This shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its 
publication in two (2) national newspaper of the general circulation. 
 
Approved,