Want to know the Traffic Rules and Regulations in the Philippines? Read it here! Here is some basic Philippines Traffic & Vehicle Law, which could be helpful for you!
Hey folks, you come here not by accident am I right? You probably here, because your a driver or a foreigner which was a newcomer in the Philippines looking for some info regarding the basic “traffic rules and regulations” here. Indeed you come to the right place, below are some traffic laws of the Philippines.
First of all, here is the Republic Act No. 8750 which was entitled as “Seat Belts Use Act of 1999“.
This law requires mandatory compliance of all the motorists’ either of private and public vehicles to use seat belt devices, and this law further require all vehicle manufacturers to install or put seat belt devices in all of their manufactured vehicles. To know more about this law here is the online text copy of the law located at this just jump to this URL http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno8750.htm
Second we have Republic Act No. 4136, known as the “Land Transportation and Traffic Code“.
An act to compile the laws relative to land transportation and traffic rules, to create a land transportation commission and for other purposes.
The provisions of this law shall control and apply to the registration and operation of motor vehicles, including the licensing of owners, dealers, conductors, drivers, and similar matters.
Third we have a law called as the “Limited Access Highway Facilities Act” or the Republic Act No. 2000.
An act that is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, and for the promotion of the general welfare. This law gives power to Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to declare the North and South Luzon Expressways as Limited Access Highway Facilities. Whereby, banning motorcycles, tricycles, and bicycles roaming within the Expressway or these vehicles shall not be allowed in the Expressway at any time.
Fourth, the Republic Act No. 8794 or the MV Users’ Charge Law popularly known as Road User’s Tax!
An act imposing a Motor Vehicle User’s Charge on owners of all types of Motor Vehicles and other purposes. The proceeds of this law are for road and pedestrian safety. To know the Rates of the Motor Vehicle User’s Charge and the complete full text article about this law please jump on to this URL and know the other provisions of this Road User’s Tax law http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2000/ra_8794_2000.html
Finally, to get the info regarding Philippines Traffic & Vehicle Law Violations please see this webpage read more www.motorcyclephilippines.com/articles/philippines-traffic-vehicle-law-violations-and-corresponding-penalties/ the page have the info about traffic violations with corresponding penalties and subject of violation.
Why do you post this one? Well, I just want to add some info in my General Information category and this might remind me about the current Traffic Rules and Regulations in the Philippines! In the future, I might drive my own car! Ha ha ha ha! *smile*
Further, I want to be a good citizen that will always obey traffic rules and regulations of the Philippine government. 
References:
- Transportation Engineering Philippines: Traffic Rules and Regulations in the Philippines - http://engineer-einjel.blogspot.com/
- The Land Transportation Office of the Philippines - www.lto.gov.ph
That’s all for this post!