Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4475
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. FREDERICK W. SIAO

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The dashboard video camera has proven to be a crucial and effective device for the
objective, evidence-based recording of crimes on the streets and of violations of road safety
and traffic rules and regulations. It has also served as a deterrence against irresponsible,
careless, and reckless driving.

On-board video recordings of motor vehicle interiors have also helped law enforcers to
solve crimes and determine culpability of suspects or accused.

The use of video cameras on motor vehicles also has privacy rights elements and issues
because the actions and behavior of passengers and drivers are also recorded. Sensitive care
and extra prudence must therefore be exercised in the recording, safekeeping, storage, and
public use of the video recordings.

Various laws that are pertinent, including the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act
10173), the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10175), the Revised Penal Code
(Act No. 3815) as amended, and other laws on road safety and traffic shall continue to apply.

ring the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sou!



Republic of thae Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4475

Introduced by: HON. FREDERICK W. SIAO

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE DIGITAL AND
ELECTRONIC RECORDING SYSTEMS TO ENSURE ROAD SAFETY AND
SECURITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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 “MOTOR VEHICLE
DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC RECORDING SYSTEMS FOR ROAD SAFETY AND
SECURITY ACT.”

Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. It is the declared policy of the State to ensure the safety
and security of general public as they navigate the road networks in the country, instill
responsible ownership of vehicles, promote proper diligence in the ownership and operation of
any vehicle, protect the privacy rights and ensure the safety of passengers and drivers, deter
the commission of crimes on the streets and within vehicles, and ensure the availability of
digital evidence necessary for legal proceedings involving road safety and crimes on the streets.

Sec, 3. Mandatory and Optional Installation, ‘The installation of government
certified systems for recording digital and electronic data on vehicle operation, navigation,
traffic, and in-vehicle safety is hereby made mandatory for all motor vehicles.

The basic set of devices: |. one dashboard camera that has video resolution of at least
1080 pixels, has night vision mode, and is forward-facing for the street view orientation; 2. a
second but rear-facing camera with the same features as the dashboard camera; 3. a visual
display; 4. a battery and motor vehicle power adaptor; 5. a data storage device; and 6. a built-
in global positioning system (GPS) feature.



(a) (Light Commuter Vehicles) For motor vehicles, with four wheels or more, that are
authorized to ferry passengers as a public service, aside from the mandatory basic
set of devices, at least one other video camera must be installed to record
whatever transpires inside the motor vehicle for purposes of deterrence against
crime, for evidence purposes in the aftermath of the occurrence of a crime involving
the driver, passenger/s, or intruders, and for situations involving lost items of any
passenger. Installation of a third video camera to record the rear view of the
passenger vehicle is mandatory.

(b) (Private Vehicles) For motor vehicles that are privately-owned and/or for private
use, the installation of more than one video camera inside the vehicle is optional,
except when the vehicle frequently has passengers or drivers who are minors in
which case, a second video camera is mandatory to record whatever transpires
inside the motor vehicle for passenger safety and security purposes.

(©) Passenger Buses and Other Large Vehicles) For all passenger buses, commuter
vans, and cargo vehicles, installation of global positioning system devices is
mandatory to enable the vehicle owners/operators to track the movements of their
vehicles and to respond swiftly in case of any safety or security situation.

Sec. 4. Motorcycles and Trieycles For motorized vehicles with three or fewer wheels,
there are two options: (1) a digital video camera recorder on the driver's helmet which must be
worn at all times while driving; or (2) a digital video camera recorder mounted on the top or
front side of the vehicle.

Sec. 5. Prohibited Acts and Limitations on the Use of Motor Vehicle Videos.
Posting on any social media platform, recording for personal purposes, or sharing through
electronic transmission of video and data recordings depicting and involving passengers but
without any incident pertaining to any road safety issue, traffic situationer, or occurrence of a
possible crime recorded, is prohibited.

Sec. 6. Penalties. The penalties provided in the relevant provisions of the Data Privacy
Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173), the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act
10175), the Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815), as amended, the Motorcycle Helmet Act of
2009 (Republic Act 10054), the A istracted Driving Act (Republic Act 10913), and
pertinent laws on road safety and traffic shall apply to any violations of this Act.

Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Consistent with and pursuant to the
Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10173), the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
(Republic Act 10175), the Revised Penal Code (Act No. 3815), as amended, the Motorcycle
Helmet Act of 2009 (Republic Act 10054), the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (Republic Act
10913), and the provisions of this Act, the National Privacy Commission, the Department of
Information and Communications Technology, the Department of Justice, and Department of



Transportation shall jointly formulate and approve, after prior consultation with other
stakeholder institutions in the public, private, and civil society sectors, strict rules and
regulations on the installation and inspection of video and data recording systems in motor
vehicles, and the recording, safekeeping, storage, and public use of all video and data
recordings of such systems.

The mandatory and optional installation of the motor vehicle digital and electronic
recording systems shall be implemented in phases spread up to three years at a pace and detail
to be jointly determined by the implementing agencies identified in this Section.

On January 1* of the fourth year of implementation, all motor vehicles manufactured,
assembled, imported, and sold in the Philippines must have the mandatory systems and devices
required in this Act.

The implementing agencies shall, through the implementing rules and regulations,
determine the various alternatives available on how to best and affordably conduct the
installation of the mandatory and optional devices, that are the subject matter of this Act, to
ensure effective compliance by all concerned.

The implementing agencies shall, through the implementing rules and regulations,
promulgate the graduated scale of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties, consistent with
the laws specified in this Section.

Sec. 8. Appropriations. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
be included in the annual appropriations approved by Congress.

Sec. 9. Separability. - If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force
and effect.

Sec. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, and administrative orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or amended
accordingly.

Sec. 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the online version of the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general

circulation or with established internet website presence.

Approved.