Archive - Chit Estella Road Safety

The Philippines is receptive to improving vehicle safety.

Many of its provisions are enacted on a limited basis, such as the lack of manpower in monitoring and apprehending drivers who are driving under the influence.

Sa susunod na taon na ang implementasyon ng polisiya na ayon sa ilang motorista ay maaaring maging magastos.

The final IRR is expected to be released this month and the law will then be fully implemented one year after.

Removing houses and other structures to prevent further habitation in the landslide-prone areas along Kennon was suggested by DPWH-Cordillera Administrative Region Director Tiburcio Canlas.

The Seat Belt Law is 20 years old today but just by looking around, one finds that buckling up is still not a voluntary act among passengers and even drivers.

Speeding vehicles kill.

The meetings will address issues relating to car seats from pricing to proper installation and maintenance.

An Australian road safety expert said the Philippines has the “environment” to implement the car seat law because of its “attitude”, government support, and existing product standards.

The National Safe Kids Week (Proclamation No. 1307) is celebrated to raise awareness of the hazards children face while traveling to and from school. This year’s theme is “Safe Journey, Safe Kids.”

Parents laud the car seat law but also raise concerns over its implementation.

A road crash left severe injuries on a married couple but left their baby unharmed in a car seat