After the massive confusion with the driving public, the Department of Transportation has called the shots to suspend the Anti-Distracted Driving Law. There were a lot of questions regarding the coverage and implementation of the Anti Distracted Driving Law (which is more commonly referred to as the No Texting While Driving Law of the Philippines). In August 1, 2016, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act lapsed and became a law. Distracted driving refers to the performance by a motorist of any of the following acts in a motor vehicle in motion or temporarily stopped at a red light, whether diplomatic, public or private: • Using a mobile communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication or to make or receive calls. It is not considered as distracted driving if you’re not holding the mobile device like when in hands-free function, using the speaker phone, earphones and microphones. Read more in our articles including "DOTr suspends the Anti-Distracted Driving Law" and "FAQ: Anti-Distracted Driving Law of the Philippines".
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Mar 30, 2026After the massive confusion with the driving public, the Department of Transportation has called the shots to suspend the Anti-Distracted Driving Law. There were a lot of questions regarding the coverage and implementation of the Anti Distracted Driving Law (which is more commonly referred to as the No Texting While Driving Law of the Philippines).
In August 1, 2016, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act lapsed and became a law. Distracted driving refers to the performance by a motorist of any of the following acts in a motor vehicle in motion or temporarily stopped at a red light, whether diplomatic, public or private: • Using a mobile communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication or to make or receive calls. It is not considered as distracted driving if you’re not holding the mobile device like when in hands-free function, using the speaker phone, earphones and microphones.
Our coverage of anti-distracted driving act law includes: "DOTr suspends the Anti-Distracted Driving Law"; "FAQ: Anti-Distracted Driving Law of the Philippines"; "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash". Each article provides unique insights and information.