Tag: Anti-Distracted Driving Act

Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau to undergo training on Anti-Distracted Driving Act

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — More than 200 personnel of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau will undergo training regarding the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) The local government of Manila wants its personnel to be properly trained in the proper implementation of the ADDA in order to avoid incidents. “We’re requiring them to first undergo seminar on ADDA before they start flagging down motorists for violation,” Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said. “We don’t want […]

LTFRB to clarify scope of Anti-Distracted Driving Law

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will meet with law enforcement agencies to clarify the scope of the new “Anti-Distracted Driving” law. LTFRB board member Atty. Eileen Lazada said that it is not only electronic gadgets that cause distracted driving but other sources, like ornaments and decorations placed in front of the driver. In the new law, drivers are prohibited from using communication devices and other electronic, entertainment […]

Uber and Grab support Anti-Distracted Driving Act

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) —  The App-based ride-sharing service providers, Grab and Uber, welcomed the implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, saying this would contribute to road safety, benefiting both drivers and commuters. Grab Philippines said that while driving with their mobile phones is part of their livelihood, they would make sure that they will comply with the law. “We have distributed materials to our drivers to make sure they know what they can […]

Using mobile phones while driving now prohibited

(Eagle News) — Starting today, May 18, law enforcers will start implementing Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act. “Anything that can distract, blur, or obstruct the sight of the driver while operating the vehicle, or if he does not have a full view of the roadway, are not allowed anymore,” announced Land Transportation Office (LTO) chairman Edgar Galvante in a briefing on Wednesday, May 17. Based on the Republic Act 10913 Section 4, […]