Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City Metro Manila
SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

House Bilt No. 3623

Introduced by HON. AMADO T. ESPINO, J

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This measure seeks to establish tricycle drivers’ safety training and motorists’
awareness programs at the national level. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and
the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) are hereby
directed to develop the appropriate tricycle drivers’ safety training and motorists’
awareness programs. The safety training kits and the motorists’ awareness manuals
will be downloaded to the concerned Jocal government units (LGUs) where these
tricycles will be plying or given local franchise with regards to their respective route

It is of common knowledge that the tricycle sector represents the biggest
mode of public transportation in the Philippines. As of 2012, there are over 650,000
public tricycles operating in the country, accounting for nearly sixty eight percent
(68%) of the total for-hire vehicle population.

According to the National Center for Transportation Studies of the University
of the Philippines, tricycle organizations play an important role in developing
intermodal transportation that are supposed to be reliable, responsive,
complimentary and viable service to the commuting public.

However, the continuously increasing number of tricycles in the country has
contributed to worsening problems, one of which is environmental degradation
Tricycles and motorcycles are responsible for forty-five percent (45%) of all volatile
organic compound emissions which destroy the ozone layer and worsen the
greenhouse effect.

Another issue that the tricycle sector faces is on public safety. Tricycles are
perceived to be more accident-prone than four-wheeled vehicles. This is due to the
instability of the sidecar attached to the motorcycles which serves as passengers’
seat. In Metro Manila, passenger tricycle injury ranks fourth (4") in causing motor
vehicle injuries.

Since most of the Filipino commuters rely heavily on tricycles as their means


of transportation, sufficient-measures must be implemented to ensure the driver
safety skills and awareness.

To protect properties and the lives of tricycle drivers, passengers and
pedestrians, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

df. ESPINO, JR.
Représentaliy
Fifth District, Pangasinan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILPNo, 8623

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Introduced by HON. AMADOT, ESPINO, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TRICYCLE DRIVERS’ TRAINING AND MOTORISTS’
AWARENESS PROGRAMS,

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Tricycle Drivers
and Motorists Safety Act of 2016".

SECTION 2. Statement of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to serve and
protect the people.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the term
A. "LTO" shall mean the Land Transportation Office;

B, "Motorist Awareness" shall mean individual or collective motorist
awareness on the presence of tricycles and motorcycles on or near roadways; and
safe driving practices which will prevent accident or injury to tricycles, motorcyclists,
bicyclists, and pedestrians.

C. "Motorists awareness program" shall mean any information or public
awareness program designed to enhance motorists’ awareness that is developed by
or in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the local
government unit (LGU) authority having jurisdiction over tricycle regulations.

D. "TESDA" shall mean the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority

E. “Tricycle” shall mean a motor vehicle composed of a motorcycle with more
than two (2) cylinders of five hundred cubic centimeters (500cc) engine capacity, with
a single-wheel sidecar designed to accommodate three (3) passengers only including


the driver; and

F. "Tricycle Drivers Safety Program" shall mean any formal program of
instruction that provides accident avoidance and other safety-oriented operational
skills to tricycle drivers, including innovative training to meet unique regional needs.

SECTION 4. Implementing Agency. - The LTO, in coordination with TESDA,
shall:

A. Develop and implement a nationwide Tricycle Drivers Safety Program in
coordination with tricycle regulation offices of local government units;

B, Develop and implement a nationwide Motorist Awareness Program in
coordination with the tricycle regulation offices of local government units;

C. Collect and analyze data on tricycle accidents and other information that
can be used to monitor the effectivity of the program and for research, technical
assistance, and policy development; and

D. Provide continuous information and awareness campaigns to the target
driver and the general public on transportation safety issues.

SECTION 5. Role of Local Goverment Units. - The office of each local
government unit that is in-charge with regulating the tricycle sector in their respective
jurisdiction shall ensure that tricycle drivers shall not operate without first undergoing
the Tricycle Drivers Safety Program. A franchise shall not be granted until a
certificate issued by the LTO to the driver-applicant has been duly presented.

A periodic seminar/training on roads and motorists safety shall be undertaken
by the respective local government units.

SECTION 6. Appropriations. - To carry out the provision of this Act, such
amount as may be necessary is hereby authorized to be appropriated from the
National Treasury. Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continuous operation of
‘the program shall be included in the annual appropriations of the LTO and TESDA.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be held
invalid or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the
other provisions hereof.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, and issuances, or
portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly

SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general

Approved,