03 Aug 1,000+ Riders Apprehended For Not Installing Shield & Other Motorcycle Backriding Violations
Photo by Bacolod Traffic Authority Office
Mga higala! A total of 1,350 motorcycle riders were apprehended all over the Philippines last Saturday, August 1, 2020, for back-riding without a protective shield and for violating other health safety protocols!
Strict back-riding rules against COVID-19 were officially implemented on the said day.
According to the Manila Bulletin, out of the 1,350 riders, 704 were apprehended for not installing shields while back-riding with their partners.
Meanwhile, 580 additional riders were detained for “failure to comply with the installation of barriers” while riding with someone other than their spouses or live-in partners.
Lastly, 66 riders were apprehended even though they installed motorcycle shields, for back-riding with individuals who are not their partners.
ICYDK, the penalties for these violations range from P1,000 to P10,000 depending on the number of the same offense committed.
For more details, read:
mb.com.ph/2020/08/02/1350-riders-apprehended-on-1st-day-of-motorcycle-pillion-riding-policy-eleazar
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