FIFTEENTH CONGRESS of the 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.B. No. __ 
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Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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 supplement Senate Bill 1863, which I earlier filed, mandating all 
motorcycles riders to wear standard quality helmet while driving. 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. 
Hence, passage ofthis bill is earnestly sought. 
NG REVILLA, JR. 


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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS of the 
) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
) 
First Regular Session 
) 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
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Introduced by HON. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING THE RIDING OR TRANSPORTING OF CHILDREN SEVEN 
YEARS OLD AND BELOW ON MOTORCYCLES ALONG HIGHWAYS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Shori Title. - This Act shall be known as "Motorcycle Safety Act for 
Children". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes its role to maintain at 
all times the safety and protection of children. 
mean: 
SECTION 3. Definitions. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall 
(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 seven (7) years old 
and below on motorcycle along the national highway or highway. 
SECTION S. 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. Penalties. - Any violation of this Act shall be punished as follows: 
The fIrst time offender shall be fIned with an amount not exceeding P3,OOO.OO; 
P5,OOO.OO for the second offense and PIO,OOO.OO for the third and succeeding offenses. 
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SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations - As the lead agency, the 
Land Transportation Office (L TO) shall formulate the Implementing Rules and 
Regulations (IRR) of this Act within ninety (90) days after its effectivity. 
SECTION 8. Separability Clause - If for any reason any section or provision of 
this Act is declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not effected 
thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. 
SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. - Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations 
which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended 
or repealed. 
SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon its publication 
in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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