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REGISTRATION UNIT
BULLS AND INDEX SERVICE

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No..1820

Introduced by Representative Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. (BUHAY
Party List)

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Almost everyday, the report of vehicular accident’s in our country is rapidly
increasing as the number of vehicles continue to increase. There is therefore a
need for a mandatory seminar specially to Public Utility Vehicle driver’s who
ferry more passengers. As an observation in Metro Manila alone, bus driver’s
doesn’t know the proper use of signal light. The use of hazard light entitles
them to shift from one lane to another in a split second. Public utility driver’s
doesn’t know anymore the proper loading and unloading of passengers. These
simple error’s have been causing casualties here in the city.

In this light, it is believed that all public transportation drivers must undergo a
mandatory seminar that will enable them to have a firm grasp and working
understanding of the country’s traffic rules and regulations. Through this
endeavor, public utility vehicle drivers will become partners of the government
in promoting orderly and safer roads for all.

Last 15" and 16" Congress, BUHAY Hayaan Yumabong Party List proposed
this Bill and was referred to the Committee on Transportation for deliberation.
We are for the safety of public commuter’s thus we are seeking again for the
passage of this Bill.

el M. Velarde Jr.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No- 1320

Introduced by Representative Mariano Michael M. Velarde Jr. (BUHAY
Party List)

AN ACT
REQUIRING MANDATORY SEMINAR ON TRAFFIC RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR ALL PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE DRIVERS.

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 "Mandatory
Seminar for PUV Drivers Act of 2017."

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ \t is the policy of the State to promote
order and safety in streets, highways and public thoroughfares. To this end, it
shall be the policy of the State to instill discipline in public utility vehicle
drivers by ensuring their knowledge and understanding of traffic rules and
regulations.

SEC. 3. Mandatory Seminar for PUV Drivers. - The Department of
Transportation and Communication (DOTC), through its proper agency, shall
conduct periodic mandatory seminars for all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

SEC. 4. Subject of the Seminar. — The seminar shall tackle existing
traffic rules and regulations as well as defensive driving tips.

SEC. 5. — Practical Examination. ~ The DOTC, through its proper
agency, shall conduct a practical examination to be taken by each PUV driver
finishing the seminar. The examination shall determine whether the PUV driver
can effectively apply what he or she has learned during the seminar.

SEC. 6. Requirement for Driver’s License. ~ All PUV drivers shall
undergo the mandatory seminar and pass the practical examination before a
driver's license or a renewal thereof can be issued to them. A provisional
driver’s license may be issued to a potential licensee pending the holding of the
seminar and examination.

SEC. 7. ~ DOTC Personnel Training. - The DOTC shall ensure that it
has adequate personnel qualified to conduct the seminar. The DOTC shall
provide regular training opportunities for such personnel.

SEC. 8. - Private Sector Participation. —- The DOTC shall encourage
participation from the private sector in the conduct of the seminar. Private
sector resource persons shall be invited and welcomed.


SEC. 9. — Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DOTC, in
coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), shall formulate the
necessary guidelines and promulgate rules and regulations implementing the
ions of this Act.

SEC. 10. Appropriation. - Such sums as may be necessary for the
immediate implementation of the provisions of this Act is hereby authorized to
be appropriated out of any funds in the National Treasury not otherwise
appropriated. Thereafter, funds for its implementation shall be included in the
regular appropriations of the DOTC.

SEC. 11. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly

SEC. 12. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is held
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions not affected shall continue to be in
full force and effect.

- This Act shall take effect 15 days after its
st two (2) newspapers of national circulation,

Approved,

Cl Velarde Jr.