THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill will strengthen child safety in public and private motor vehicles by 
prescribing standards and performance requirements for child vehicle restraint 
system. This bill seeks the prevention of automobile-related injuries and fatalities 
to children and signifies the commitment of the government in ensuring their 
safeb and welfare. 
In view of the above, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session 
SENATE 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANNY VILLAR 
AN 
ACT 
REQUIRING 
THE 
MANDATORY 
COMPLIANCE BY 
MOTORISTS OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC VEHICLES TO APPROPRIATELY 
RESTRAIN ALL CHILD OCCUPANTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES 
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in congress assembled: 
Section I. 
Short Tif/e. - This Act shall be known as the "-I! 
Section 2. Declaration of Poky, - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to secure and safeguard its citizenry, particularly the passengers and 
drivers of private and public motor vehicles, from the ruinous and extremely 
injurious effects of vehicular accidents. Towards this end, the State shall pursue 
a more proactive and preventive approach in order to secure the safety of the 
passengers and drivers at all times by making mandatory that all child 
passengers of motor vehicles be appropriately restrained in order to reduce the 
incidence of injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes on the 
streets, roads, and highways. 
Section 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the term: 
(a) "Motorist" shall refer to the driver of a motor vehicle. 
(b) "Motor vehicle" shall refer to both private and public motor vehicle. 
(c) "Private motor vehicle" shall refer to any of the following: 
(1) Any motor vehicle owned by individuals and juridical persons for 
private use; 
(2) Any motor vehicle owned by the National Government or any of 
its agencies, instrumentalities or political subdivisions, including 
government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries 
for official use; and 
(3) Any diplomatic vehicle. 
(d) "Public motor vehicle" shall refer to public utility vehicle or vehicle for 
hire. 


Education and private agencies and organizations, shall undertake a regular 
nationwide Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign for the 
attainment of the objectives of this Act. The campaign shall stress the safety and 
health value of restraining child using hands-free device while engaging in a call 
using cellular telephone while driving to support the most effective enforcement 
of this Act. 
(b) The LTO, in coordination with the local government units, shall likewise 
utilize the services of citizen groups and community organizations for the 
promotion of public safety awareness in observance of this Act. 
(c) The fines that will be collected for the enforcement of this Act shall be 
used exclusively for the implementation of the provisions of this Act, 
including the necessary promotion campaigns for the use of hands free 
devices. 
Section 9. Separabilify Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof, is held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or provision not otherwise 
affected shall remain valid and subsisting. 
Section 10. Repealing Clause. - Any law, executive order, decree, 
issuance, ordinance, rule and regulation or any part thereof contrary or 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is also hereby repealed, modified or 
amended accordingly. 
after its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved. 
Section 11. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days