FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE: 
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RFSUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
The World Health Organization (WHO) considers motorcycle accidents as a public health in 
many Asian countries such as the Philippines. According to the report, nearly 1.2 million persons 
die of road traffic accidents every year, of which 40 percent are under the age of 25. Between 20 
million and 50 million are injured every year. Factors such as speed, no helmets, risk-taking 
behavior, and drunk-driving contribute to the rising trend. The WHO also added that those from 
the poor families are at a greater risk of being killed or injured in a road accident. 
Accordingly, based on an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report, motorcyclists were second at 
risk of being killed or injured in the road accident. Furthermore, the report said that they were a 
‘growing concern’ as the number of motorcycles has been growing by 40 percent per year in the 
last three (3) years. 
In the Philippines, a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Road Safety Unit (MMDA- 
RSU) data showed that accidents involving motorcycles has significantly increased over the past 
years. RSU figures showed motorcycles were involved in 2,092 accidents, of which 51 had 
fatalities, in the first five months of 2006. The year 2005 showed a total of 4,174 motorcycle- 
related accidents where 79 fatalities in mishaps involving motorcycles were reported. 
Thus, this bill seeks to create the Motorcycle Safety Riding Program (MSRP) which shall be the 
Philippines’ official motorcycle safety and training program. The MRSP shall teach riders of all 
skill levels the basic fundamentals needed in order to safely operate a motorcycle. This bill shall 
encourage motorcycle riders to strictly obey traffic rules and road safety precautions especially 
in our country like ours which need not only infrastructure development, but also behavioral 
change. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this is earnestly sought. 
AN+Q~IO -SONNY” F. TRIELANES IV 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
REQUIRING ALL MOTORCYCLE OWNERS TO UNDERGO MOTORCYCLE 
SAFETY RIDING PROGRAM, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
3e it enacted by the Senate and House oafRepresentatives oaf the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
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of2009”. 
SECTION 1. Tirle.- This Act shall be known as the “A4oto~ycle Safety Riding program 
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SEC. 2. Policy of the State.- It is the policy of the State to help lessen, if not totally 
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eradicate, the frequency of motorcycle-related accidents. 
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SEC. 3. Definition of Terms,- For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall 
have the following respective meanings: 
1. Motorcycle means every motor vehicle, other than a tractor, having a seat or saddle for the 
use of the operator and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the 
ground, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles known as “motor-driven cycle,” “motor 
scooter,” or “motorcycle” without regard to weight or brake horsepower. 
2. Motorcycle Owner means a person who holds the legal title of a motorcycle or in the event a 
motorcycle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the 
right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an 
immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or in the event a 
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mortgagor of a motorcycle is entitled to possession then such conditional vendee or lessee or 
mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this title. 
SEC. 4. Motorcycle Safe@ Riding Program- 
1. All motorcycle owners in the Philippines are required to undergo a “Motorcycle Safety 
Riding Program” (MSRP) which will be spearheaded by trained motorcycle safety instructors 
of municipal and city governments in the country. 
2. An Identification Card (ID) and a small metal plate containing the MSRP registration number 
shall be issued to all motorcycle owners who will finish the MSRP. 
3. It shall be issued to the owner upon renewal of the MSRP registration. 
4. MSRP registration shall be renewed annually and a corresponding sticker shall be issued to 
the owner upon renewal of the MSRP registration. 
A fee of Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00) shall be paid by the motorcycle owner to the 
Treasury Department before undergoing the said program. 
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SEC. 5. Prohibifioa- Lending and tampering of the metal plate, sticker and ID are 
prohibited and shall be punished accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Penal@.- Any person found violating any of the provisions of this Act shall be 
penalized in the following manner: 
a) A fine of One Thousand Pesos (P1,OOO.OO) shall be imposed upon any person who will be 
caught without an MSRP metal plate andor ID; 
b) A fine of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,OOO.OO) shall be imposed for tampering or lending of 
metal plate, ID and sticker. 
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SEC. 7. Implenwnting Agency. The Philippine National Police and the Office of Public 
Safety and Security in every town or city are hereby tasked to implement this Act. 
SEC. 8. Repealing Clause.- Any laws, decrees, ordinances or rules and regulations 
which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provision of this Act is hereby amended or 
repealed. 
SEC. 9. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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