Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

44
House Bill No. 1931

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TRICYCLE DRIVER TRAINING AND MOTORIST
AWARENESS PROGRAMS

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Common carriers, by the very nature of their business and for reasons of public
policy, have a duty to exercise extraordinary diligence in protecting the safety of its
passengers. Article 1755 of the Civil Code provides

“A common carrier is bound to carry passengers safely as far as
human care and foresight can provide, using the utmost diligence of very
cautious persons, with a due regard for all the circumstances.”

The Department of Transportation and Communications reports that more than
60% of passengers use public utility vehicles compared to private vehicles. Tricycles, in
particular, have become a common mode of transportation especially in areas where
larger vehicles are unavailable. In a 1999 study conducted by the Asian Development
Bank, it was also determined that most commuters prefer the use of tricycles because
of their (i) high accessibility; (i) availability; (ii) affordability; and (iv) convenience.

Because of the demand for tricycles and the relatively small capital needed to
start a tricycle business, the proliferation of tricycles over the past years has become
noticeable. Based on an LTO 1990-2003 survey, motorcycle and tricycle registration
generated a 212% increase in the Quezon City area alone. In 2004, the Tricycle
Regulation Unit (TRU) of Quezon City reported a total of 20,316 registered tricycles.


Unfortunately, the increased volume of vehicles and commuters has also
translated into higher incidence of road accidents. Since an increasing number of
commuters rely on tricycles, the granting of franchises to operators of these vehicles
must be accompanied by adequate measures that ensure driver safety skills.

The proposed bill aims to establish and institutionalize a program intended to
promote road safety by requiring tricycle drivers to go through a mandatory Tricycle
Driver Safety Program. This will help promote professionalism in the industry and
provide commuters with more safeguards against unskilled drivers.

In view of the foregoing, the proposed Bill's expeditious passage into law is
earnestly requested

DIOSDADO M. PAGAL ARROYO. GLORIA’ PAGAL ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Second District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill Nol 9.14

Introduced by Representatives
DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO and GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TRICYCLE DRIVER TRAINING AND MOTORIST
AWARENESS PROGRAMS

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
jin Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Tricycle Driver Safety
‘Act of 2013.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ The State upholds the safety of commuters
and the general public. Towards this end, the State shall ensure that transport operators
and drivers, most notably, tricycle drivers, are adequately trained in safe driving
techniques.

SECTION 3. Definitions. — For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be
construed to mean as follows:

A. TRICYCLE - means a motor vehicle composed of a
motorcycle with not more than two (2) cylinders of five hundred cubic
centimeters (500cc) engine capacity filled with single-wheel side car
designed to accommodate four (4) passengers only including the driver.

B TRICYCLE DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM — means any
formal program of instruction that provides accident avoidance and other


safety-oriented operational skills to tricycle drivers, including innovative
training to meet unique regional needs.

Cc. MOTORIST AWARENESS - means individual or collective
motorist awareness of -

(1) The presence of tricycles, motorcycles on or near
roadways;

(2) Safe driving practices that avoid injury to tricycles,
motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians;

D. LTO — means the Land Transportation Office;

—. TESDA - means the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority.

F. TODA — means the Tricycle Operators and Drivers’
Association

G. DOTC — means the Department of Transportation and
Communications

SECTION 4. Creation and Implementation of a Tricycle Driver Safety Program.
The LTO with the assistance of TESDA shall:

A. _ Develop and implement a nationwide Tricycle Driver Safety
Program. All tricycle drivers, as a prerequisite for the renewal of their
license and/or applying for their license must enroll in this program. Once
the driver has passed this program, the LTO shall issue a certification to
the driver bearing such information.

B. Develop and implement a nationwide Motorist Awareness
Program

C. Collect and analyze data on tricycle accidents and other
information that can be used to monitor the effectivity of the programs and
for research, technical assistance, and policy development;

D. Provide continuous information and awareness campaigns
to the target drivers and the general public on transportation safety issues.

SECTION 5. Role of Local Government Units. — Each local government unit shall
coordinate with the LTO in the implementation of the Tricycle Driver Safety Program
and the Motorist Awareness Program. A franchise shall not be granted to the operator


until all the drivers of the said operator have been issued a certification from the LTO
that they have passed the Tricycle Driver Safety Program.

SECTION 6. Appropriations. -The amount necessary for the initial implementation
of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations of the DOTC under the current
General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its full
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as a distinct
and separate item.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. — If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

Section 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to
or is inconsistent with the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly

SECTION 9. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,