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TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 305

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Motorcycles and tricycles continue to be important alternative modes of transportation and
offer a more affordable way to own a private vehicle. The rise in motorcycle ownership and usage
is also driven by the ride-hailing and food delivery industries, which help reduce travel time in
heavy traffic. In fact, a new law is being proposed to legalize motorcycle taxis, which are currently
undergoing a pilot study to establish the framework for their public use.

However, despite their practicality, motoreycles come with a high risk and are susceptible
to road accidents. The leading causes of these accidents include loss of control, speeding, impaired
driving, and insufficient motorcycle riding knowledge. Analyzing these factors reveals that many
of them are preventable. Although motorcyclists cannot control road hazards, they can manage
their own behaviors through proper motorcycle training.

This proposed measure aims to require mandatory training for motorcycle riders, to be
completed before the issuance of a motorcycle driver's license or Driver’s License Code A.

In light of the above, immediate consideration and approval of this measure are earnestly
requested.

SALVADOR XPLEYTO, SR.



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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. _305

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

AN ACT REQUIRING MANDATORY TRAINING AS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF A MOTORCYCLE DRIVER'S LICENSE

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Motorcycle Licensing Act of
2025.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - |t is the declared policy of the State to safeguard life,
health, property, and the general welfare of the people. The State acknowledges the value of
promoting awareness among citizens, particularly motorcycle drivers, of traffic laws, road safety,
and road courtesy.

The State shall implement measures to mitigate motorcycle accidents and ensure the safety
of motorcycle riders and the public, by requiring the proper training of those applying for a
motorcycle driver's license.

SEC. 3. Motorcycle Safety and Road Courtesy Training. ~ The accredited or recognized
motorcycle driving schools and training centers shall conduct a mandatory motorcycle safety and
road courtesy training as required by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to ail motorcycle
driver's license applicants

SEC. 4. Motorcycle Safety and Road Courtesy Manual ~ The Secretary of Transportation
and the Chief of the LTO shall, in consultation with the accredited and recognized motorcycle
driving schools and training centers, initiate the formulation of a comprehensive motorcycle safety
and road courtesy manual to ensure consistency in the presentation of its training program and



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provide motorcycle drivers a better understanding of all matters related to road safety practices
and avoiding the occurrence of road accidents.

The motorcycle safety training manual shall include basic road rules and regulations, road
safety, road signs, driving courtesy, motorcycle safety features and LTO -related laws.

SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity
of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation and the Chief of the LTO, in consultation with the
accredited and recognized motorcycle driving schools and training centers, shall promulgate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.

SEC. 5. Separability Clause -If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional, other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid and binding.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. — All other laws, decrees, executive orders, issuances, rules
and regulations, or part thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby likewise repealed or amended
accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the
completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,