#dotr child restraint system

The DOTr, on its official Facebook page, recently issued clarifications on the implementation of the Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act (RA 11229), which mandates the use of a Child Restraint Seats (CRS) when transporting a 12-year-old (or younger) child or group of children. -RA 11229 specifically determines the age and height of the child to be covered, as well as the standard of child restraint and penalties to be imposed on violators. -A World Health Organization (WHO) study on seat belts and child restraints states that the correct installation and usage of car seats can reduce the risk of death for infants by 70 percent, and 47 to 54 percent for children aged 1 to 4 years old in a road crash incident. ALSO READ: Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act: 5 Facts You Need to Know source: DOTr Facebook page The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) are offering free rides to passengers experiencing issues with the new cashless payment system’s pilot run. DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged the technical issues, assuring the public that system improvements will roll out within the month. Read more in our articles including "DOTr posts clarifications on the implementation of Child Restraint Seats in vehicles" and "DOTr, MRT-3 offer free rides to compensate for issues with new system".