When an individual is under the influence of alcohol and prohibited drugs, it can impair driving ability which can slow coordination, reaction time, and even judgment, leading to severe accidents. There are many reasons to avoid getting behind the wheel while drunk or under the influence of drugs aside from the apparent risk. As a car owner, you should know that it is against the law. What is Republic…
When driving in the Philippines, it is always helpful to know traffic rules and their corresponding penalties. You do not want to be pulled off by an apprehending traffic officer with a violation you have not heard of, and ignorance will not save one from the law. Also, there might be wrong apprehensions, and it is best to know to fight for your rights. But, more importantly, as a driver,…
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lifted the number coding scheme in March this year due to limited public transportation operations during the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila. Seven months after the suspension, the agency decided to keep the coding scheme lifted because of the limited number of public utility vehicles available for many Filipinos’ return to the roads after the lockdown. MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo Garcia has…
The Philippines’ roads are inherently dangerous for various reasons, including problems with traffic, poorly-maintained roads, irresponsible drivers, and undisciplined pedestrians. Even during the enhanced community quarantine period, several vehicular accidents occurred even though fewer cars were on the road. Now that the lockdown is lifted, the dangerous Philippine roads returned as more motorists and commuters are outside. Multiple road hazards make driving dangerous, and responsible drivers must be wary of…
As responsible drivers, it is our duty to follow the traffic rules. Failure to do so could result in dire circumstances, with some of the worst violations could result in fines and even imprisonment. In the Philippines, traffic violations had been a growing concern amongst law enforcers. Based on 2016 government data, there are over 209,830 cases of traffic regulations recorded in the area of Metro Manila. Human error is…
Rear-ending Someone Who Slammed Their Breaks: Who’s at Fault? No matter how careful of a driver you are, weird accidents in the road do happen. And perhaps one of these weirdest incidents is when the car in front of you suddenly stopped giving you no chances to react, and as a result, a collision occurred between both of your cars. It may seem like a bit farfetched, but according to…
Drive around the country, and within the day, you will certainly catch some committing traffic violations. Ask them and surely, not one of them will likely claim that they do not know the law. When disobeying the traffic rules and regulations on the road, one simply throws road safety out of the window. Why? Because the creation of such legislation has the objective to ensure that everyone—driver and rider alike—would…
The first impression of people when they encounter the roads here in the Philippines is somewhat not appealing to the eye. But looking into the interior plans through these streets, we can tell that there are a lot of programs allotted, and individual projects are still on the process of being sufficient for the benefit of the public. The safety of the Filipino citizens is always in line with the…
Accidents can strike any time, any where, and to any one—and driving on the road increases the odds that you meet one. These accidents can be very minor, while some are so fatal, thousands of lives are taken every year by these horrible car crashes. Regardless of how careful you are while driving, there are many other extraneous factors that is not of your control that you should consider and…
Common Threats on Philippine Roads. Cars will forever be associated with freedom, not to mention the convenience of getting from point A to point B. Though it looks glamorous on the surface, let’s agree that there are things to watch out for once you have purchased your own car. Here are seven of the most common threats on Philippine roads that you may encounter. Accidents with uninsured vehicles…