Reflectorized vests for motorcycle, bicycle riders proposed
LINGAYEN — To further promote safety in the highways and streets with the increasing number of local motorcycle riders, a draft ordinance was filed at the provincial board requiring motorcycle, bicycle riders and tricycle drivers to wear reflectorized vest when traveling around towns and cities in Pangasinan.
“We cannot compromise the safety of our motorists. We saw the prevalence of accidents involving motorcycles while La Union has the same ordinance and it is effective as the motorcycle riders are very visible at night,” Board member Jeremy Agerico Rosario, author of the proposed ordinance, said.
The proposed ordinance asks motorcycle riders including bicycles, tricycles and even bikes to wear reflectorized vest when traveling around the province from 6:00p.m. to 6:00a.m.
The proposed ordinance set penalties: Php1,500 for first offense; Php2,500 second offense and Php5,000 for third offense and possible imprisonment but subject to the deliberation and discretion of the court.
The draft has been endorsed to he Committees on Transportation, Public Utility and Laws and Ordinances.
Series of committee hearings will be held with Land Transportation Office, Philippine National Police, motorcycle groups and other stakeholders. (Helen Martin)
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