Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL No.. 2350

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

Explanatory Note

Republic Act No.10054 otherwise known as the “Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009”
was passed with the safety of the motorists in mind. Under Section 2 of the said law on
Declaration of Policy, the law aims to “secure and safeguard its citizenry, particularly
the operators or drivers of motorcycles and their passengers, from the ruinous and
‘extremely injurious effects of fatal or life threatening accidents and crashes’.

In recent events, it has been noted that the use of helmet by motorcycle riders,
including drivers and back riders, unwittingly became an evil instrument for criminal
elements to conceal their identity with the use of tinted face covers. “Riding in tandem
assassins’ lord it over in the streets and emboldened them knowing that the helmet they
use are sufficient to hide their identities.

The escalation of crimes with “riding in tandem assassins", robbers and the like
are more than enough to justify a review of the law and make certain amendments to
address the issues. It is time to revisit the law and address the issue on criminality.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought for.

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EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO
Representative
Lone District of Pasay City


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular Session
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS

HOUSE BILL No. 2950

Introduced by: REPRESENTATIVE EMI CALIXTO-RUBIANO

AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10054
ENTITLED “AN ACT MANDATING ALL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS.
TO WEAR STANDARD PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
WHILE DRIVING AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR”
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “MOTORCYCLE HELMET ACT OF 2009”

Section 1. Section 3 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 3, Mandatory Use of Motorcycle Helmets. - All motorcycle
riders, including drivers and back riders, shall at all times wear standard
protective motorcycle helmets while driving, whether long or short drives,
in any type of road and highway.

Standard protective motorcycle helmets are appropriate types of
helmets for motorcycle riders that comply with the specifications issued by
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The DTI shall issue guidelines, which should include the
specifications regarding standard protective motorcycle helmets.
PROVIDED, THAT THE DTI SHALL INCLUDE IN THE SPECIFICATION
THAT THE PROTECTIVE HELMET WILL USE AN UNTINTED OR
TRANSPARENT FACE COVER THAT DEPICTS OR SHOWS THE
FACE OF THE DRIVER AND BACK RIDER. PROVIDED, FURTHER,
THAT, THE USE OF SKI-MASKS, AND OTHER PARAPEHRNALIAS
OR ACCESSORIES ASIDE FROM THE STANDARD PROTECTIVE
HELMET IS ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED.


Section 2. Implementation. - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the
Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), with its attached agency,
the Land Transportation Office (LTO), are mandated by this Act to issue guidelines
necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.

Section 3. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

Section 4. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or
inconsistent with, the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,