FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES |

House Bil'No, _ 53

Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

EXPLANATORY NOTE

During these times of rising oil prices and worsening traffic problems, many of
our countrymen and women are now using motorcycles as their primary means of
transport. These vehicles are easier to maneuver during heavy traffic and are more
fuel-efficient than cars. However, motorcycles are considered high-risk vehicles, both
with respect to drivers thereof and other motorists.

In invoking its power of parens patriae, the State may exercise its authority to
usurp the rights of the natural parent or guardian and to act as parent of any child or
individual, or an incapacitated and dependent person who is in need of protection
against danger, risk of their lives and limbs.

Recent incidents have occurred where children were severely injured while
riding on a motorcycle. These children lack the development skills to pay attention
and properly secure themselves while riding.

This bill seeks to prohibit any person to transport a child three (3) years old and
below on motorcycle along the national highway or highway. This is consistent with
our advocacy to provide safety measures to all riders and passengers and avoid injury
or fatality especially for children on motorcycles.

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

MA. THERESA BONOAN-DAVID
4th District, City of Manila


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
Second Regular Session )

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Introduced by: MA. THERESA B. BONOAN-DAVID
4% District, City of Manila

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE RIDING OR TRANSPORTING
OF CHILDREN TEN (10) YEARS OLD AND BELOW
ON MOTORCYCLES ALONG HIGHWAYS

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - ‘This Act shall be known as "Motorcycle Safely Act for
Children”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes its role to maintain at all
times the safety and protection of children.

SECTION 3. Definitions, - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:

(A) Motorcycle. - any two-wheeled vehicle such as motorcycles, scooters and
the like;

{B) Highways and National Highways - roads designated by the government
or local government units as highways or national highways;

SECTION 4. Prohibition -For any person to transport a child three (3) years old and
below on motorcycle along the national highway or highway.

SECTION 5. Exception - Exceptions may be made in provinces wherein there is no
considerable vehicular traffic and where motorcycles are the only means of
transportation.


SECTION 6. Penaities. - Any violation of this Act shall be punished as follows:
The first time offender shall be fined with an amount not exceeding P5,000.00;
P8,000.00 for the second offense and P10,000.00 for the third and succeeding offenses.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations - As the lead agency, the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations
(RR) of this Act within ninety (90) days after its effectivity.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Alt laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. Separability Clause. . If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shail remain valid.

SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general.

Approved.