Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3308

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

Explanatory Note:

This bill seeks to address and deal with road rage as a hazard in our daily traffic by
introducing a definition on what constitutes a road rage incident and providing
appropriate penalties for traffic incidents related.

Road rage is one of the prominent causes of traffic congestion. When it takes
place, other motorists and commuters alike get affected. The consequences of
road rage often cover damage to vehicles, injuries, and even threat to life or the
loss of it. No less than all modes of media have repeatedly revealed just how
widespread road rage has become, how it hampers any given traffic flow, and the
danger it brings to the commuting public.

This humble representation submits that road rage deserves no room for society to
consider as an acceptable fact of driving and commuting. It needlessly aggravates
the already-impacted daily vehicular traffic, it drains everyone's valuable time, and
it serves as a contributory cause for the slowdown of progress. There is also an
urgent need for higher penalties, specific laws, and stricter rules on this matter. It
is high time that we take a proactive approach in addressing the problem of road
rage.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

JOH VIA “YUL SERVO” C. NIETO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. acts

Introduced by Hon. John Marvin “Yul Servo” C. Nieto

AN ACT DEFINING AND PROHIBITING OBSTRUCTION AND
SLOWDOWN OF TRAFFIC WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ROAD
RAGE, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the
State to take cognizance of certain circumstances that impact the flow of
vehicular traffic by ensuring that the same are addressed and acted upon
accordingly.

SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the terms -

a. “Road Rage” shall mean a person’s anger or violent behavior that is
usually caused by another person’s bad driving or the stress of being
in heavy traffic; and is expressed in aggressive or violent behavior,
thus causing the total or partial obstruction or slowdown of vehicular
traffic and endangering the lives and safety of the public.

b. “Motor Vehicle” shall mean any motor-driven vehicle such as, but not
limited to, automobiles, trucks, vans, motorcycles and tricycles
regardless of registration.

¢. “Subject Vehicle” shall mean a motor vehicle driven by another driver
who is the subject of the person or driver who is influenced by road
rage.

d. “Driver” shall mean any individual who can drive a motor vehicle
whether he is licensed or not.

e. “Public Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System” shall mean a
surveillance system employing a single or network of closed circuit
television cameras that is installed by any agency of the government.

SECTION 3. Prohibition against Driving While Under the Influence of
Road Rage. It shall be unlawful for any person, or driver while driving a
motor vehicle, to knowingly obstruct or slow down traffic while he is under
the influence of road rage, which includes, but is not limited to, the following
acts:

a. Completely preventing or blocking, or otherwise slowing down the path
of the subject vehicle, regardless whether the offending person or


driver commits any further unlawful act while in the process of
committing the said blockage or prevention.

b. Ramming the subject vehicle whether the same is situated
immediately behind or at either side of the motor vehicle of the
offending driver, regardless whether the subject motor vehicle is in
motion.

c. While both motor vehicles are in motion, committing any unlawful act
against the offended driver or the subject motor vehicle, other than
that prescribed in the immediately preceding paragraphs, thereby
forcing the offended driver to stop or reduce speed.

SECTION 4. Prima Facie Evidence. The following, whether individually or
in combination, shall constitute prima facie evidence of road rage:

a. If the offense committed is immediately preceded by an altercation,
whether verbally, physically or both
b. If the offense is immediately preceded by a damage of the vehicle of
the offended driver
c. If the offense is captured and recorded on video by a public closed
circuit television (CCTV) system, or camera, mobile phone or other
similar device with audio and/or video recording functions with a whole
copy thereof duly reproduced and submitted
SECTION 5. Exempting Circumstance. Nothing in this Act shall apply in
the case of a mishap wherein all parties involved have decided to amicably
settle their differences and clear the road accordingly

SECTION 6. Nationwide Information Campaign by Government
Agencies and Public Transportation Associations. The Department of
Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Land Transportation Office
(LTO), the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department
Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the traffic agencies of local
government units (LGUs), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the different
public transport associations and organizations as well as private transport
companies shall conduct a nationwide information and communication
campaign for a period of three (3) months after the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 7. Penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this Act
shall be penalized, as follows:

a. For the first offense, a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00);

b. For the second offense, a fine of Ten Thousand Pesos (PhP10,000.00);

c. For the third and succeeding offenses, a fine of Fifteen Thousand Pesos
(PhP15,000.00) plus the suspension of the driver’s license of the
offending driver for a period of two (2) weeks; and

d. For the fourth offense, a fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos
(PhP20,000.00) plus the revocation of the driver's license of the
offending driver

SECTION 8. Liability under Other Laws. The foregoing penalties under
this Act shall be without prejudice to liabilities to the Revised Penal Code or
special laws arising from or on the occasion of the prohibited acts herein
prescribed.



SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. Any law, presidential decree, executive
order, administrative order or rule contrary to or inconsistent with this Act is
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,