Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNo.__2445

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The State, exercising its power of parens patriae, may step into the shoes of natural
parents to safeguard any child or incapacitated and dependent person ot a physically challenged
individual in need of protection against danger, risk of their lives and limbs.

Taking a child for a motoreyele ride can be a scary proposition, Recent incidents have
occurred where children were severely injured while riding on a motorcycle. This is because,
unlike adults, children lack the development skills to pay attention and properly secure
themselves while riding a motorcyle.

It’s a known fact that kids are more excitable and have the tendency to move more than
an adult passenger. They may even play games by sticking their hands out in the wind while
riding a motorcycle. Moreover, they generally want to talk and move more than an adult
passenger.

Likewise, the steady rumble of the motor can have a tendency to lull passengers to sleep.
With adults, this usually does not present much of a problem since it would be harder for them to
fall off. But with children, it is a completely different situation. Because of their size. there is
generally more room for them between the rider and the sissy bar and if they fall asleep. there is
greater chance for them to flop over to one side or another. When this happens, there is an
increased chance for children to fall off the motorcycle.

This bill secks to supplement Republic Act 10054, which was enacted last March 23,
2010, which mandates all motorcycles riders to wear standard quality helmet while driving. This
bill is consistent with the policy to provide safety measures to all riders and passengers,
particularly the children passengers aboard motorcycles.

Hence, passage of this bill is camnestly sought.

REP. & MERCADO-REVILLA

2" District, Cavite



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
st Regular Session

2445

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HONORABLE LANI MERCADO-REVILLA

AN ACT
PROHIBIT! THE RIDING OR TRANSPORTING OF CHILDREN SEVEN YEARS.
OLD AND BELOW ON MOTORCYCLES ALONG HIGHWAYS

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 "Motorcycle Safety Act for
Children of 2010".

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes its role to maintain at all
times the safety and protection of children.

SECTION 3. Definitions. - Vor purposes of this Act, the following terms shall mean:

@ Motoreyele — any two-wheeled vehicle such as motorcycles, scooters and the
like
(B) Highways and National Highways — roads designated by the government or

local government units as highways or national highways

SECTION 4. Prohibition — Any person is prohibited to transport a child seven (7) years
old and below on a motorcycle along the national highway or highway.

SECTION 5. Exception — However, exceptions may be made in provinces wherein there
is no considerable vehicular traffic and where motorcycles are the only means of transportation.

SECTION 6. Penalties. — Any violation of this Act shall be punished as follows:

The first time offender shall be fined with an amount not exceeding P3,000.00; for
second time offenders the fine shall be P5.000.00 and for the third and succeeding offenses, the
fine shall be P10,000.00.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations — As the lead agency, the Land
Transportation Office (LTO) shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
this Act within ninety (90) days after its effect



SECTION 8. Separability Clause — If for any reason any section or provision of this Act
is declared unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not effected thereby shall
continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause. — Any laws, decrees, or rules and regulations which are
inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed.

SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect upon its publication in at
least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,