NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 1959
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Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION OF TIMERS IN TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND
PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Traffic lights and pedestrian lights are used to signal the flow of vehicles and 
pedestrians along the road. These are important components of the traffic 
management system as it helps in regulating the movements in the road. Traffic lights 
typically have three signals, which convey important information to drivers and 
pedestrians through the use of colors and symbols.
Traffic lights are indeed helpful. However, motorists and pedestrians have 
problems because of the absence of the countdown timers of some traffic lights. The 
absence of timers make it difficult to the motorists and pedestrians to anticipate the 
color alert changes, making it challenging for them to properly response to the signal.
To reduce the confusion, risk of accidents, and possible violations, it is deemed 
proper to improve the traffic management system by providing clear signals to 
motorists and pedestrians.
Thus, this bill seeks to mandate the installation of traffic and pedestrian lights 
in urban and rural areas. Timers shall be designed to display the time remaining until 
the traffic light changes, and shall be clearly visible to drivers and pedestrians.
Given the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.
MARK A. VILLAR


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Senate
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SENATE
S. No. 1959
Introduced by Senator MARK A. VILLAR
AN ACT
MANDATING THE INSTALLATION OF TIMERS IN TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND
PEDESTRIAN LIGHTS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Sec. 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the " Traffic Lights and
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Pedestrian Lights Timer Act".
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. -The State recognizes the importance of efficient
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and safe road networks in promoting economic growth, improving quality of life, and
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reducing traffic congestion. It is the policy of the State to promote road safety and
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reduce traffic congestion through the use of innovative technologies, including the
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installation of timers in traffic lights.
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Sec. 3. Definition. - For the purpose of this Act, the following terms shall mean:
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(a) "Pedestrian Light"re^ers to a signal device that is used to inform pedestrians
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when to cross a road;
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(b) "Traffic Light"refers to any signal device used to control the flow of traffic
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at a road intersection;
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(c) "Timer" refers to a device that measures and displays the duration of a
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period of time.
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Sec. 4. Installation of Timers in Traffic and Pedestrian Lights. — The
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Department of Transportation shall require the installation of timers in all traffic and
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pedestrian lights in urban and rural areas, within one (1) year from the effectivity of


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this Act. The timers shall be designed to display the time remaining until the traffic
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light changes, and shall be clearly visible to drivers and pedestrians.
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Sec. 5. Maintenance of Timers. — The Department of Public Works and
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Highways, Department of Interior and Local Government, in coordination with Local
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Government Units, shall ensure the maintenance and proper functioning of the timers
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in traffic lights, and shall take appropriate action to address any malfunctions or
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failures.
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Sec. 6. Penaity forNon-Compiiance. — Any person, entity, or local government
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unit that fails to comply with the provisions of this Act shall be subject to a fine of not
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less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not more than One Hundred
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Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) for each traffic light that does not have a
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functioning timer.
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Sec. 7. Appropriations. -The amount necessary to implement the provisions
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of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 8. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. — The Department of Public
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Works and Highways, Department of Interior and Local Government, and Local
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Government Units, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
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effective implementation of this Act.
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Sec. 9. Separabiiity Cause. - If any provisions of this Act are declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions thereof shall not be affected.
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Sec. 10. Repeaiing Cause. - All laws inconsistent with this Act are hereby
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repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,