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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon Gty
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
riousEBiLLNO.9140
INTRODUCED BY HON. RuWEL PETER S. GONZAGA
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Navigating the urbanjungles' road network not only contribute to the already high
cost of transportation in our country but it also awakens some of the behaviors that need
not only  be  minimized  in  our streets  but also should  be totally eradicated  if we are to
enjoy thejoys of being behind the wheels. Were it not for the CCTV's in place the truth of
the incident would not have been revealed and the public left alone wondering who were
telling the truth.
No less than the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives took
turns in  investigating the road rage incident which magnified a problem which had been
plaguing not only our city streets but also every road  network in our country. It involves
a heated argument between a gun toting Supreme Court employee ex policeman and a
cyclist the  outcome  of which  brought to  the fore the  malady that  is  happening  in  our
streets  that  affects  the  peace  and  order  in  our  community.    Such  recent  viral  video
encouraged this representation to seek for the criminalization of such act which imperils
members of our society and treat it notjust another traffic violation.
The current situation of our road in the metropolitan has a serious implication like status
of person, complicated, we lost a lot of time due to traffic and sometimes unfortunately
road mishaps would  result not only in the loss of limbs but also of precious lives. A lot of
things that mainly contribute to the factor of road accidents in our country, human factors
such as inexperience, lack of skill, and risk-taking behaviors have been associated with the
collisions  of  not  only young  drivers.    Uncontrollable  behaviors that are  associated  with
collision and destruction to lives and  properties are not good.  We need to stop this kind
of aggressive behavior that triggers road rage and impose penalties for those drivers who
are engaged or exhibiting this kind of aggressiveness in driving.   Having a license is not a
right  of  one  person,  and  the  state  has  the  right  to  adopt  adequate  measures  like
confiscate,   remove  and   impose   penalties  for  those   drivers  who   have  abused   such
privilege.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
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R-epublic of the' Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution  Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HbusE BILL No.  914 0
INTRODtl€ED I+ON. RUWEL PETER S. GONZAG*
AN ACT
PENALIZING ACTS OF ROAD RAGE AND FOR OTHER PuRPOSES
Be' it enacted  by the. Senate- a-nd  House- of Representatives  of the  Phittppines  in  Congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. Sborf TI.fle. -This Act shall be known as the ''Anfi.-Road Rage Act of
2023."
SE€Z. Decfonrfu.err of Poffay. - It is the policy of theT State-to= make-roads safer for
all  -  pedestrians and  motorists alike.  In this light,  policies must therefore  be established
to protect all road users from all acts of road rage that not only cause unwarranted road
obstruction but physical harm and even death in extreme cases.
SEC 3-. Exp.ndfon of Terms. -The following-termsl as-usedl in this= Act shaJJ-mean-
the following:
a.  Road  Rage refers to the aggressive,  hostile or violent behavior in traffic or on
the road  by a motorist which may include the following:
i. wild-gesturing. at the-other concerned party or any of his/her passeng'ers
ii. cursing or using bad  language or any form of verbal insults
iii. any physical attack at another or an attempt thereof
iv.  reckless driving_
v. any kinds of threat or intimidation
vi. any use of force against another person; and
vii. other analogous circumstances,  including  all  other acts that may fall  under
the Revised  Penal Code and  other S-pecial  Penal-Laws, as may be appli-cable.
b. Motorist refers to any individual operating a motor vehicle on public roads.
c. Pedestrian refers to any person on± foot using-the' roadways.
SEC 4. Penalty.  - Any person who engages  in  Road  Rage as defined  in this Act,
when no injury or death occurred, shall be punished by Prision Correctional in its medium
period to Prision Mayor in its minimum period, and a fine of not less than Fifty Thousand
Pesosl (P50,000.00), butt not more than--One Hundred Thousand Pesos= (P1-00-,000.00) at-the
discretion of the court.


In~ cases resu]ting` in-physi-cal  injury; regardless of the. degree;  shall  be-punished- by
Prision Correctional  in its maximum  period to  Prision  Mayor in its  medium  period and  a
fine  of  not  less  One  Hundred  Thousand  Pesos  (P100,000.00)  but  not  more  than  Two
Hundred  Fifty Thousand  Pesos (P250,000.00)  exclusive of all the damages incurred, shall
be imposed at the discretion of the court.
In cases resulting to death of a party, a penalty of imprisonment covered by Prision
Mayor in  its maximum  period to  Reclusion Temporal  in  its medium  period  and  a fine of
not  less than Two  Hundred  Fifty Thousand  Pesos  (P250,000.00)  but  not  more than  Five
Hundred  Thousand  Pesos  (P500,000.00)  exclusive  of all  the  damages  incurred,  shall  be
imposed at the discretion of the court.
In  cases  where  the  offending  party  in  a  Road  Rage  is  a  government  official  or
employee,  he or she shall suffer, in addition to the proceeding  mentioned  penalties the
accessory penalty of perpetual disqualification from government service.
SEC  5.  Reyocatjon  of Drivier.s [icense.  -  The  driver's  license  of a  person  who
engages in Road  Rage shall be revoked by the issuing authority upon notice and shall not
be eligible for renewal for the next five (5) years following the revocation thereof.
SEC 6. Authority of the Government to Prosecute. - The government, through
the appropriate legal and law enforcement agencies, shall have the authority to prosecute
suspects of road rage on behalf of victims. This authority shall be exercised in cases where
victims are unable or unwilling to  pursue legal  action  due to fear,  intimidation, or other
reasons.
Stt. 7. frrtryzth Arfu". - Nothing[ in. this Act shall preclude a vi'ctimr of Road-
Rage from instituting a separate civil, criminal, administrative, or other legal action, as may
be appropriate.
SEC 8. Aggrawdr(.»g Gfrc«mstunce. - lf a more serious crime is committed during
ai Road  Rage,  the  latter  shall- be  considered  an  aggravatiflg- circumstance  as= provided-
under Article 14, Section 1  of the Revised  Penal Code.
SEC 9. Defense. -Being under the influence of alcohol, any illicit drug, or any other
mind-altering substance shall be considered as aggravating circumstance under this act.
SEC  ttr. E±tobtisAmed Of Etodfccted t/rfu. - The  Department of Justice (DOJ),
through  the  National  Prosecution  Service  (NPS),  shall  establish  a  dedicated  unit tasked
with handling  Road  Rage cases, ensuring swift and efficient prosecution of offenders.
SEC.  11. Priofectjon of Mjctjms and W(.f»es5es. -The government shall  provide
necessary  protection  to+ vi€ti-ms-- and-- witnessesu of  Road-  Rage  iflcidents=,  ensufi,ng  thei-f
safety and security throughout the legal process.
SEC 12. CompqJsoryAnger Managemer)I Priogrqm. -In addition to the penalties,
convicted   individuals   shall   be   required   to   undergo   a   government-approved   anger
managen=ient_ program, to  addres,s their  aggTessjve  behavior  and  prevent` Road  Rage
incidents.
SEC.13. Implementlng Rules and Regulations (lRR). -The DOJ, Departmer\t of
Interior  and  Local  Government  (DILG),  Land  Transportation  Office,  and  other  relevant
government agencies shall formulate and promulgate necessary rules and regulations for
the implementation this Act within ninety (90) days from its effectivity.
SEC  14. Separabiljty Clause.  -If any part or provision  of the Act shall  be  held
unconstitutional  or invalid,  other  Provisions  hereof which  are  not  affected  hereby  shall
continue to be in full force and effect.


SEC  t5. Alq~ Cfuse.T.  -- AI+-I-aws, decrees,  rules and-regulation= inconsistent
with the provision of this Act hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SEC   16.  Effectjvl.ty.   -This   shall   take  effect  after  fifteen   (15)   days  from   its
publication in two (2) national newspaper of the general circulation.
A-pproved,