FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

RES ie“

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr. :

House BillNo. 4173

EXPLANATORY NOTE

With the ever increasing prices of petroleum products, more and more Filipinos turn
to other modes of transportation that would help them reduce their dependence on oil, which
leads them to motorcycles and even bicycles. Also, the heavy reliance on motor
vehicles/cars promotes an unhealthy lifestyle and is causing terrible traffic congestion,
unnecessary stress, and even countless accidents.

However, while there are benefits produced by shifting to motorcycles and bicycles, it
cannot be denied that there are also negative effects. One of this is the increase of accidents
involving motorcycles and even bicycles. These accidents are caused by both the motor
Vehicle driver and the motorcycles and bicycle rider. Motor vehicles tend to have no respect
for motorcycles and bicycles and would ignore them on the streets while motorcycles and
bicycles temp faith by weaving thru traffic undisciplined and without any concer for their
fellow motorists. Also, these motorcycles and bicycles tend to ignore traffic laws and would
enter one way streets, go against the flow of traffic and would ignore traffic lights.

‘One solution to this is to designate a motorcycle and bicycle lane in all the streets in
the country and since this is a very daunting task, we should start first in our own backyards.
This is why this bill is filed mandating the designation of motorcycle and bicycle lanes in
Cagayan de Oro City, A motorcycle and bicycle lane would instil discipline and ensure that
these motorcycles and bicycles stay where they ought to be on the streets and hopefully
prevent accidents and encourage motorists to shift to motorcycles and bicycles and lessen
the country's dependence of petroleum products and help preserve the environment that we
have.

In view of the foregoing, immediate passage of this bill is earnestly requested.

G
MAXIMO B. HueaueZ: JR.



SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr._

House Bill No, __ 4173

AN ACT
MANDATING THE DESIGNATION OF A ONE-METER LANE IN THE RIGHT-MOST
SIDE/PORTION OF ALL NATIONAL ARTERIAL AND SECONDARY ROADS IN
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE USE OF MOTORCYCLES AND
BICYCLES, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1 ~ A bike lane Is hereby mandated to be designated in all the national arterial
and secondary roads of Cagayan de Oro City.

This bike lane shall be designated in the right-most portion of the street next to the
sidewalk and shall be one meter in width. These bike lanes shall be known as the Respect
for Bike Riders Lane.

These bike lanes shall be for the preferential or exclusive use of motorcycles and
bicycles and shall not be obstructed by a parked, temporarily stopped or waiting motor
vehicle or any other object, construction, and other similar obstructions. The bike lanes shall
be clearly marked and made identifiable by striping with signing or striping with pavement
markings and shall be segregated from all vehicular traffic.

SEC. 2 Definition of Terms. - For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall have
their respective meanings
a.) "Bicycle" refers to a device that a person may ride that is propelled by human power
and has two tandem wheels;
b.) "Motorcycle" refers to a device that a person may ride that is propelled by electric or
gas engine and has two tandem wheels;
¢.) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle or any vehicle propelled by any power
other than muscular power;

For purposes of this Act, the term “bike” shall include bicycles and motorcycles.

SEC. 3 Penal Sanction. - Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Act by
obstructing the bike lane or by illegally entering the bike lane shall merit a traffic violation fine
of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000).

Sec. 4 Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within six (6) months from the effectivity of
this Act, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shall promulgate rules and
regulations necessary to ensure the effective implementation of this Act

Sec. 5 Appropriations - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall
be charged against the current appropriations of the DPWH. Thereafter, such sum for the
continuing operations and the proper implementation of this Act shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act


Sec. 6 Separability Clause, - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain
in force and effect.

Sec. 7 Repealing Clause, - All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instruction, executive
orders, rules and regulations, or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Sec. 8 Effectivty, - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,