Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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House Bill No. 1587

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; (ii)
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.

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DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ARROYO GLORIA MACAPAGAL/ARROYO
Second District, Camarines Sur Sécond District, Pampanga


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BillNo,__ 1587

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 in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Tricycle Driver
Safety Act of 2010.”

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;

E.  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. Alll 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,