Articles about Drunk Driving Law

‘There is now anarchy on the streets’

In his speech during the 24th National Federation of Motorcycle Clubs of the Philippines (NFMCP) convention held at Legazpi City over the weekend, President Rodrigo Duterte spoke like a father to Pinoy riders. Sharing the same passion for motorcycles, Duterte says the

Don't drink and drive

We know how difficult it is to turn down a couple of drinks after a long tiring day at the office--especially now, with the holiday season in full swing. After all, what's one bottle-or four-for the road?

A year after the bill was signed into law

Nearly a year after President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act 10586, simply known as the "Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013," the Department of Transportation and Communications has finally published the implementing rules and regulations for penalizing drivers caught

To enforce anti-drunk driving law

As we earlier reported, Republic Act 10586--or the \"Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013\"--will be implemented before the end of the year. Since the act calls for the acquisition of \"sufficient breath analyzers within four months\" from the

Implementing rules and regulations to be released in September

The Land Transportation Office and other government agencies like the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, the Philippine National Police and the Department of Health are now busy drafting the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the public rollout of Republic Act 10586 or

Calls it "unconstitutional"

Rep. Winston Castelo (2nd District, Quezon City) is calling on his colleagues in the House of Representatives to investigate a department order issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) imposing high fines against violators who are caught operating a motor vehicle while

How does a P500,000 fine sound?

The House of Representatives may have just approved on its third and final reading a bill known as the Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Dangerous Drugs and Similar Substances Act of 2011 but one solon thinks the penalty being levied by

Americans chime in on Jackass star's death

Yesterday, we reported that Jackass star Ryan Dunn had died in a car crash involving his Porsche 911 after a night of drinking. Dunn and a passenger were killed on the scene. In our short post about the incident, we wrote the

Now if only our lawmakers actually start working on laws and hold off politicking and campaigning for a while<br />

The House of Representatives has approved on its third and final reading a bill that will penalize motorists found to be under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicating substances.Under House Bill 7083 or the Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol