In an attempt to cut down injuries on road incidents, President Aquino signs a new law that prohibits small children from riding motorcycles. [caption id="attachment_94225" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Photo via Cheryl Baldicantos[/caption] 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. Read more in our articles including "Pres. Aquino signs law that bans children from riding motorcycles" and "ASUS ExpertBook Ultra now available in the Philippines".
In an attempt to cut down injuries on road incidents, President Aquino signs a new law that prohibits small children from riding motorcycles. [caption id="attachment_94225" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Photo via Cheryl Baldicantos[/caption] 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.
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