FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 871 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Motorcycle accidents are regular occurrence. The motorcycle as a means 
of transportation, being cheap, as compared to owning a four-wheeled vehicle 
and fast, has proliferated in main thoroughfares in different cities and 
municipalities. Because of unregulated use of roads by motorcycle drivers and 
coupled with their lack of road discipline, this resulted in accidents and even 
death. 
In 2006, as per MMDA record, there were 116 injuries and death only in 
Metro Manila. This is 26.6% increase in road accidents as compared to 2005 
within the said area, Accidents and injuries are definitely greater if provincial data 
are to be gathered. Congress passed a law requiring motorcycle drivers to wear 
helmets as additional road protection but this is not enough to minimize accidents 
and deaths. 
With designated motorcycle lanes and adequate education on road 
discipline, motorcycle accidents in major thoroughfare will be minimized if not 
eradicated. 
Hence, the passage of this bill is fervently sought. 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
SENATE 
Senate Bill No. 871 
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INTRODUCED BY SEN. JINGGOY EJERCITO ESTRADA 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING MOTORCYCLE LANES ALONG NATIONAL, 
PROVINCIAL, CITY AND MUNICIPAL ROADS AND PROVIDING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and HOL/se of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION. Title . . - This Act shall be known at the "MOTORCYCLE LANE 
ACT OF 2010." 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy - It is the policy of the state to maintain 
order, protect life and property and promote the general welfare for the 
enjoyment by all the people. 
SEC. 3. Designation of Motorcycle Lanes. - In order to carry out the 
above policy, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in 
coordination with all the local govemment units, shall designate a one (1) meter 
motorcycle lane on both sides of the road from the gutter or easement of the said 
road. 
All local government units which have already designated biking lanes in 
their respective jurisdiction may use such lanes as motorcycle lanes. However, 
this does not prevent such local government units from further designating 
motorcycle lanes within their localities. 
SEC. 4. Penalties. - Upon the effectivity of this Act and after the 
designation of motorcycle lanes, motorcycle riders who do not use the 
designated motorcycle lane and violate this Act shall be imposed the penalty of 
not more than six (6) years of imprisonment or a fine of not less than Five 
thousand pesos (P5,000.00) but not more than Twenty Thousand Pesos 
(P20,000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court. 
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The DPWH and any local government unit which violate any provision of 
this Act shall be imposed a penalty of fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos 
(P10,000.00) but not more than Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000), at the 
discretion of the court. This does not preclude any motorcycle driver to file 
damages against the local government unit for non-designation of motorcycle 
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6. Appropriation. - To carry out the purposes of this Act, the 
amount of TEN MILLION PESOS (P10,OOO,OOO.OO) is hereby appropriated for 
the designation of motorcycle lanes . 
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SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules 
and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of 
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 8. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision of this Act is held 
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions thereof which are not affected 
shall continue to remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 9. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,