ArchivesJune 2011Bayawan enforces helmet law

Bayawan enforces helmet law

-

- Advertisment -spot_img



The City of Bayawan is going after helmet-less motorcyclists as it implements the helmet law to ensure the safety of motorists, especially those plying the national highway.

Last month alone, the Bayawan City police recorded a total of nine motorcycle accidents wherein victims instantaneously died because of severe head injuries.

Mayor Rene Gaudiel said majority of the people in Bayawan City and neighboring towns ride motorcycles being the easiest mode of transportation. Unfortunately, almost all motorists do not practice safety measures such as wearing of helmets when traversing the national highway.

Gaudiel said he was challenged to enforce the law after seeing the number of fatal motorcycle accidents in May alone.

During his meeting with Sr. Insp. Errol Garchitorena, Bayawan police chief, they agreed to implement the helmet law and conducting checkpoints at the national highway and along city roads.

He said the checkpoints will also help reduce the number of motorists who are driving without licenses and vehicle registration.

Mayor Gaudiel said the city is not imposing a specific kind of helmet in the absence of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the law, so long as the head gear can provide protection to the motorists.

Sr. Insp. Garchitorena said they started implementing the helmet law last week as he thanked the community for their support despite some resistance from some motorists although continuous information dissemination and barangay forums have helped them understand the need to implement such law. (PNA/Maricar Aranas)

(Back to MetroPost HOME PAGE)



Previous article
Next article

Latest news

RoRo route to open June 20

    All is set for the start of the roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) operations on Friday, June 20 at the Tambobo...

LWUA to DCWD: Help Siquijor

    The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has coordinated with the Dumaguete City Water District to help address the power...

Tourism darling in crisis

    In recent months, Siquijor has basked in the glow of social media fame, its enchanting beaches, mystical trails, and...

Valentino Sitoy Jr.’s Story of Dumaguete

  This column celebrates the vibrant literary culture and heritage of Dumaguete City, in anticipation of its bid to be...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

250 to join Dauin dive fest

    Around 250 scuba diving enthusiasts are expected to take part in the Dauin Dive Festival in Dauin, Negros Oriental,...

DOLE releases P1.75M for TUPAD

    The Department of Labor and Employment-Negros Oriental Field Office released on Thursday more than P1.75 million in cash-for-work assistance...

Must read

RoRo route to open June 20

    All is set for the start of the roll-on,...

LWUA to DCWD: Help Siquijor

    The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has coordinated with...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you