Starting May 19, 2017, young kids or small children will be banned from riding motorcycles with or without adults along national roads and highways in the Philippines. This is by virtue of the Children's Safety on Motorcycles Act or Republic Act 10666, any person driving a two-wheeled motorcycle can no longer take a child for a ride along public roads where the volume of vehicle traffic is heavy, or where there is high-density of fast-moving vehicles, and where the speed limit is more than 60 kilometers per hour.
According to Transportation Assistant Secretary Richmund de Leon, only children whose feet can reach the foot peg, could wrap their arms around the driver’s waist, and wear protective gear such as a helmet may be allowed to ride on a motorcycle with an adult.
Exemptions apply to cases such as transporting a child in times of emergency like when one needs immediate medical attention.
First offense violation will result to a fine of Php3,000. Second offense violation will result to a fine of Php5,000. Third offense violation will result to a fine of Php10,000, plus suspension of one's driver’s license for a month.
Beyond the first three violations, one will be subjected to the revocation of the offender's driver's license.
According to Transportation Assistant Secretary Richmund de Leon, only children whose feet can reach the foot peg, could wrap their arms around the driver’s waist, and wear protective gear such as a helmet may be allowed to ride on a motorcycle with an adult.
Exemptions apply to cases such as transporting a child in times of emergency like when one needs immediate medical attention.
First offense violation will result to a fine of Php3,000. Second offense violation will result to a fine of Php5,000. Third offense violation will result to a fine of Php10,000, plus suspension of one's driver’s license for a month.
Beyond the first three violations, one will be subjected to the revocation of the offender's driver's license.