Pres. Aquino signs law that bans children from riding motorcycles

In an attempt to cut down injuries on road incidents, President Aquino signs a new law that prohibits small children from riding motorcycles. More details after the break.

Photo via Cheryl Baldicantos

The Republic Act 10666 basically prohibits anyone to drive a motorcycle with a child as a passenger on busy streets. According to the report made by Manila Bulletin, only children that could reach the foot rest comfortably and are able to wrap around and grasp the waist of the driver could ride along in a motorcycle, in addition to wearing a safety helmet. But, in certain emergency conditions where the child seeks immediate medical care, the new law won’t apply.

The Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015 “imposed certain conditions on taking children aboard a motorcycle in public roads with speed limit of more than 60 kilometers per hour.”

As for the penalties, the first offense will be fined Php3,000USD 51INR 4,334EUR 49CNY 372 + 1 month suspension of driver’s license, second offense goes for Php5,000USD 85INR 7,223EUR 81CNY 621 + 1 month suspension of driver’s license, and Php10,000USD 170INR 14,446EUR 162CNY 1,241 with an automatic revocation of license should be asked from the offender on the third and following offenses.

Once the implementing rules and regulations get promulgated, there will be a campaign to inform the public about this law.

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