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

FIFTEENTH] CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 6.136

Introduced by Honorable JUAN C. PONCE ENRILE, JR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Workers who live at the fringes of the metropolitan area have long been complaining
about high public transportation fares, amid the decline in oil prices. Moreover, with the
increase of the circulating population in Metro Manila, public highways and toll ways have
also been congested with both private and public vehicles, thus causing traffic in such areas

This thus Jed to the proliferation of motoreycles plying along national roads and
highways. Data from the Land Transportation Office shows that the number of motorcycles
registered for the first three quarters of 2011 went up by 7, 096 units to 46, 051 from 38. 9!
units for the same period in 2010. Majority of these numbers represent workers residing in
the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna but are working in the contiguous city center.
Metro Manila. Their recourse is to use motorcycles as their primary means of transport. since
hese vehicles prove (o be easy to maneuver and are {ucl-efficient.

Despite these advantages, the motorcycles are considered one of the high-risk
vehicles. In 2011, motorcycle use accounted for 2,788 accidents in the country’s major
highways and toll roads. This is due to insufficient cules and regulations govern ng
motorcycle use along national roads, highways and toll ways.

To address the growing number of road accidents involving motorcycles, to ensure
protection of all motorists and to provide safe ingress and egress of motorists from the
contiguous provinces of Mega Munila, this bill seeks the provision of motorcycle lanes and
facilities on major toll roads leading to the National Capital Region.

Passage of this measure is earnestly requested



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV!
Quezon City. Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill'No.__ 5136

Introduced by Honorable JUAN €. PONCE ENRILE, JR.

AN ACT.
PROVIDING MOTORCYCLE LANES OR FACILITIES ON MAJOR TOLL ROADS
LEADING TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION FROM CONTIGUOUS
PROVINCES, ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC RULES AND
REGULATIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

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

SECTION 1L.Short Title. - This Act shall also be known as the “Motorcycle full
Lanes Act of 2012."

I. DECLARATION OF POLICY

SEC, 2.Statement of Policy. — It is hereby the policy of the State 0 ensure a sate.
affordable, quick, reliable and convenient access to the socio-economic activities that take
place in the city centers, such as jobs, education and recreation, and to provide improved

conditions and opportunities for the country's transportation sector.

I. COVERAGE

ion on Existing Toll Roads. - The major toll roads leading te the
National Capital Region and exiting to the contiguous provinces of Bulacan, Cavite and
Laguna are hereby covered under the provisions of this Act and are identified as follows:

(a) North Luzon Expressway: exiting to the adjoining municipalities of Bulacan:

(b) South Luzon Expressway: exiting to the adjoining municipalities of Laguna: and

(©) Manila-Cavite Expressway: exiting to the adjoining municipalities of Cavite


The toll roads identified in this section lead to the contiguous provinces which are
within 100ksns from the administrative center of Metro Manila.

SEC. 4.Provision on Motorcycles, — Motorcycle units which have an engine
displacement of at least 100-250ce are hereby covered under the provisions of this Act:
Provided That, those with at least an engine displacement of 400ce will only be allowed
along the (oll roads farther than 100kms from the city of Manila,

1, ESTABLISHMENT OF MOTORCYCLE TOLL LANES OR FACILITIES

SEC. 5.Marking on Toll Lanes or Facilities. - Toll lanes which will be desi
solely for the use of motorcycles are hereby positioned on the extreme right side of the main
toll road for each direction of travel. ‘These lanes shal! measure about half the width of
normal lane on the identified toil roads, The motorcycle lanes will be separated from the main
lanes by solid white lines along either side, three or more feet from the curb.

SEC. 6.Pravision on Toll Gates. — The toll gate situated at the extreme right of the
toll roads is hereby designated for sole use of motorcycles. Motoreycle operators who vpt to
use the express lanes located on the leftmost toll gates ere hereby prohibited pursuant to this
Act.

SEC. 7.Provision on Forgiving Roads. ~ Forgiving roads shall be provided
approximately three to nine meters from the main toll roads. Such roads should be free from
roadside hazard such as trees and poles. Should the removal of these hazards be impossible.
installation of safety barriers shall be made.

IV. MOTORCYCLE GUIDELINES

SEC. 8.Motorcycle Guidelines. — Motorcycle operators shail submit their motores cles
for registration and inspection, according to the following guidelines:
{a) Motorcycles should have engine displacement of at east 100-250cc;
(b) Operators must be roadworthy and comply with all provisions of the Land
‘Transportation Office;
{c) Only one back rider is allowed per unit. provided that both riders are equippec! with
proper gears: and
{4} No cargo shall be allowed except for saddle bays and luggage carriers specitivally
designed for motoreycle use.
(e) Operators shall strictly observe the 60-kilometer per hour speed fimit,


SEC. 9-Appropriations. ~The amount necessary for the marking of existing toll hanes
shall be charged against the appropriations of the Department of Transport” © id
Communication, hereinafter referred 10 as Department, under the eurrent General
‘Appropriations Act. ThercatRer, the amount necessary for the meintenanse of the lanes shall
be included in the annual appropriations of the Department.

Vi. FINAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 10.Separability Clause. Should any part oF provision oF this Act be held tu be
savalid or unconstitutional, other parts or provisions hereof which are net affected thereby
shall continue to be in fatl force and effect.

SEC. LL.Repeating Clause. ~ All taws, decrees or executive issuances and aay rules
or regulations or any part thereof, which may be inconsistent with any of the provisions of
this Act, are hereby deemed repeated, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 12.8 fectivity. - his Act shall take effect fileen (15) days after publication in

the Official Gazette or in any two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.