EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE
S.B. NO. 
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
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AN ACT
MANDATING THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING  PROGRAM TO BE 
INCLUDED IN  THE 
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF 
MOTORCYCLES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article II, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides:
'The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, 
liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are 
essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of 
democracy."
Motorcycles are lightweight vehicles that are effective in navigating around 
heavy traffic. However, motorcycles are exposed to risks because they are 
less stable, visible, and prone to various road hazards. Therefore, it is 
necessary for motorcycle riders to adhere extra precautions on the road.
Numerous motorcycle accidents occur in the Philippines that either kill or 
injure passengers, drivers and pedestrians. Therefore, it is necessary to 
provide additional guidelines regarding proper safety measures to avoid 
the instances of motorcycle accidents.
In lieu of this, the proposed measure seeks to include in the requirements 
for the registration of motorcycles a certificate of completion from the


Motorcycle Safety Training Program that demonstrates and enhances the 
rider's knowledge regarding road safety.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.
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MARIA LOURDES N A I ^  S. BINAY 
Senator


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
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AN ACT
MANDATING THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAIN IN G  PROGRAM TO BE 
INCLUDED IN  THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF 
MOTORCYCLES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the "Motorcycle Safety 
Training Act of 2019."
Sec. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  It is hereby declared the policy of the State 
to protect and promote the well-being and health of the people. It is also the 
policy of the State to promote awareness and instill consciousness among 
Filipinos, especially those who are purchasing motor vehicles, on the importance 
of road safety. Towards this end, the State shall mandate a motorcycle safety 
training program on the pertinent road safety standards, regulations and laws in 
order to promote compliance and prevent the occurrence of motorcycle road 
accidents.
Sec. 3. Motorcycle Safety Training. -  A mandatory motorcycle safety 
training for motorcycle owners shall be conducted by the Land Transportation 
Office (LTO). A certificate bearing the name of the motorcycle owner shall 
immediately be released to the latter upon completion of the training.


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Sec. 4. Registration o f Motorcycies. -  The LTO shall include as a pre­
requisite in registration of nnotorcycles the submission of the certificate of 
completion in the Motorcycle Safety Training Program issued by the LTO. The 
LTO shall maintain a record of the submitted certificates and shall produce the 
same when there exists a claim of falsity of the document.
Sec. 
5. 
Training 
Program 
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The 
Department 
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Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), in consultation 
with road safety advocates and organizations, shall establish a Comprehensive 
Motorcycle Safety Training Program and Manual which shall include, but not be 
limited to, driving rules and regulations, driving courtesy, driving safety, road 
hazards, and vehicle safety features. The Comprehensive Motorcycle Safety 
Training Program and Manual shall be used by the LTO in the conduct of its 
training for motorcycle owners.
Supplementary topics related to road safety issues and drivers' education 
may be added periodically to further enhance the awareness and knowledge of 
the motorcycle owners.
Sec. 6. Penaities. -  A motor vehicle registration issued to an owner of a 
motorcycle, which has been fraudulently obtained by falsifying a certificate of 
completion shall be revoked and the motorcycle owner shall be fined in the 
amount of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00).
Any officer or employee of the LTO who has allowed the registration of a 
motorcycle without the necessary certificate of completion required under 
Section 4 of this Act or with knowledge of the falsity of the document shall be 
suspended from the LTO for a period of six (6) months without pay.
Penalties enumerated herein shall be without prejudice to the liability that 
may be incurred under the Revised Penal Code and other existing laws.


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Sec. 7. Nationwide Pubiic Information Campaign. -  The DOTr, Department 
of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) shall 
undertake a 
nationwide information education and communication (lEC) 
campaign for a period of six (6) months for the attainment of the objectives of 
this Act.
Sec. 8. Impiementing Ruies and Reguiations. -  Within sixty (60) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the DOTr, together with the LTO, shall promulgate and 
issue the necessary ruies and regulations for the implementation of this Act.
Sec. 9. Separabiiity Cause. -  If any provision of this Act is declared invalid 
or unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain 
valid and subsisting.
Sec. 10. Repeating Cause. -  Ail acts, executive orders, administrative 
orders, proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with 
any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 11. Effectivity Cause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its pubiication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,