SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
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F'irst Regular Session 
SENATE 
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SENATE BILL NO. __ 
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
As of this date there are about to more than 3.4 million 
motorcycle-users in the country. Filipinos are now becoming much more 
I enthusiast and interested in motorcycles as this kind of vehicle is said to 
be economical, convenient, and enjoyable means of transportation. 
However, with the growing number of motorcycle-users, an 
increasing number of road accidents is being. recorded every year. Based 
on the survey conducted by the Yamaha Motor Philippines, there are 
about 16, 208 road accidents happened every year in the country. The 
survey adds that motorcycle accidents are the fourth cause of death in 
the Philippines. In these accidents, it is sad to note that a large number 
of casualties are children. 
In addition to that, no less than the World Health Organization 
(WHO) has warned that deaths and injuries from motorcycle accidents 
have become a public health epidemic in many countries in Asia 
particularly in the Philippines. 
As children are more prone to risks, injuries and fatalities the 
Government should adopt a stringent measure to protect them from such 
harm and risks. 
Thus, the passage of this measure is fervently sought . 
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JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
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SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES 
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
SENATE BILL NO. 
1102 
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH VICTOR G. EJERCITO 
AN ACT PROVIDING MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF 
CHILDREN ABOARD MOTORCYCLES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -
This Act shall be known as the 
"Motorcycle Safety for Children Act of 2013". 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the 
policy of the State to maintain at all times the safety and protection of 
the commuting public, especially children. Towards this end, it shall 
pursue a more proactive and preventive approach to secure the safety of 
passengers, especially children, at all times by regulating the operation of 
motorcycles along roads and highways. 
SECTION 3. Prohibition. - It shall be unlawful for any person to 
transport a child below ten (10) years old on a motorcycle along roads 
and highways: Provided, That a child ten (10) years of age and above may 
only be transported aboard a motorcycle if: 
(a) He or she is wearing a standard protective helmet referred 
under Republic Act No. 10054, otherwise known as the 
"Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009"; 
(b) The feet of the child can comfortably reach the footrest of the 
motorcycle; and 
(c) The arms of the child can reach around and grasp the waist 
of the motorcycle driver. 
A motorcycle shall mean any two (2)-wheeled motor vehicle having 
one (1) or two (2) riding saddles. 
SECTION 4. Limitation on the Number of Passengers. - No 
motorcycle shall carry more than two (2) passengers, including the 
driver, while operating on a road or highway except in remote areas 
where a child to be transported requires immediate medical treatment 
and in an emergency situation. 


SECTION 5. Penalties. - Any person who operates a motorcycle in 
violation of Section 3 of this Act shall be fined with an amount not 
exceeding Three thousand pesos (P3,000.00) for the first offense; Five 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) for the second offense; and Ten thousand 
pesos (PlO,OOO.OO) for the third and succeeding offenses. The same 
penalty shall be imposed upon the driver who operates a motorcycle in 
violation of Section 4 hereof: Provided, That for the second and third 
offense, the driver's license of the offender shall be suspended for a 
period of one (1) month. Violation of these provisions beyond the third 
time shall result to automatic revocation of offender's driver's license. 
SECTION 6. Qualifying Circumstances. - If, in violation of the 
provisions of this Act, death shall have resulted or serious or less serious 
injuries shall have been inflicted upon the child or any other person, a 
penalty of one (1) year imprisonment shall be imposed upon the driver or 
operator of the motorcycle involved in addition to the penalties provided 
under Republic Act No. 3815, otherwise known as "The Revised Penal 
Code", as amended, for the 2 crime of reckless imprudence or negligence 
reSUlting to homicide or physical injuries of whatever nature. 
SECTION 7. Deputation of TraJ]ic Enforcers and Local 
Government Units (LGUs). - To effectively implement the provisions of 
this Act, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is hereby given the 
authority to deputize members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the 
I Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the local 
government units (LGUs) to carry out enforcement functions and duties. 
SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - As 
the lead implementor of this Act, the LTO shall formulate the 
implementing rules and regulations of this Act within ninety (90) days 
after its effectivity. 
SECTION 9. Public Information Campaign. -
Not later than 
thirty (30) days following the promUlgation of the IRR of this Act, the 
LTO, in coordination with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the 
Department of Education (DepED) and concerned private organizations 
and agencies, shall undertake a nationwide information and education 
campaign for a period of three (3) months for the attainment of the 
objectives of this Act. 
SECTION 10. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any section 
or provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, other provisions 
hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, or rules and 
regulations, or any provision thereof which are inconsistent with or 
contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed 
accordingly. 
SECTION 12. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect upon 
its publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,