Articles about Road Safety

E-trikes caught on highways starting December 1 will be automatically impounded
Specific details have yet to be released, though
There have been a lot of talks over the past year about banning e-trikes and e-quads from using highways, but after several back-and-forths, the President eventually vetoed what should have been the final decision. Now, it seems things
That’s one safe crossover
Whenever a brand-new model arrives in our region, we always look to the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program. See, no matter how much we drive these cars, we'll never really know how safe they are without proper testing, which is
This cleanup is currently taking place on the Harbor Link
If you've traversed the NLEX Harbor Link recently, you may have noticed clean-up and regrading operations on the road shoulders of the expressway.According to NLEX president and general manager, Luis S. Roño, cleaning and fortifying road shoulders are
Shared by the Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines
The Vehicle Inspection Center Operators Association of the Philippines (VICOAP) has revealed that 47.3% of the public utility vehicles it tested failed to meet brake safety standards.The inspections were conducted nationwide between January and September of 2025. From the data
Those lights are a danger to other road users
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has filed yet another show cause order, this time addressed to the owner of a vehicle with blinking rear lights. In a video circulating online, a Toyota Innova is seen reversing on a left-turn lane with
These roads look way safer (and nicer) than ever
Creating safer streets for all road users-both motorists and pedestrians alike-goes beyond just paving highways and widening sidewalks for cars and people. Illuminating key areas is also just as important when it comes to safety.That's something we've
Joining its diesel- and gas-powered stablemates
The hybrid Kia Carnival has received top marks from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Notably, this is the third five-star rating for the Carnival nameplate, as its diesel- and gasoline-powered versions received their perfect scores back in 2021.
We say this every year, but this 2025, we’re refreshing this friendly reminder
The rainy season is upon us once more, and that doesn't just mean floods around the metro-that also means more riders waiting under flyovers and overpasses to take shelter from the rain.An oddly specific and almost random mention of
Happening at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay on August 16-17
Wearing proper gear when riding a motorcycle should be a non-negotiable. While a helmet should often be enough, the extra equipment will all come in extra handy in the event of a crash. But let's be real: gear can be
We’re not kidding, this is real
The EDSA Rehabilitation Project had the right intentions and goals in mind, but higher-ups might have deemed it too premature or felt it was rushed, which was why the government eventually suspended the program. And since it was binned, we've
After two personalities have been slapped with show-cause orders
The Land Transportation Office seems to be summoning a lot more irresponsible drivers these days. Barely two weeks into July, two content creators have been issued show-cause orders for using their cellphones while behind the wheel.Thankfully, the first content creator
The grand launch was held last weekend in Bonifacio Global City
Last weekend, a first-of-its-kind launch was held in Bonifacio Global City. Non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) just hosted the grand launch of Tamang Ride, its nationwide road safety campaign.ACTION is led
After he was threatened with legal action
You may recall the viral video that showed six GV Florida Transport buses driving dangerously fast on the Diadi-Cordon road in Nueva Vizcaya. From the looks of it, the buses were racing as they weaved through traffic, occupied multiple lanes, and
If you’ve no plans yet this weekend, you might want to check this out
Throughout 2025, non-profit organization A Child's Trust Is Ours to Nurture (ACTION) has been continuously forwarding its Tamang Ride movement. It's a campaign to create safer roads and promote responsible behavior among motorists, especially for the protection of the
Avoid paying fines
If you're a motorist in Metro Manila, knowing the top traffic violations and their corresponding penalties is crucial if you want to avoid fines, license suspensions, and road hassles.Amid the re-implementation of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP), the
To help control the rising number of vehicular accidents
A speed limit of 20kph to 30kph is now being enforced in Baguio City to curb the number of accidents in the summer capital.The 20kph speed limit applies to the central business district and other major roads. Meanwhile, vehicles may travel
You should see the actual TVC
Kamote behavior is all over the Internet these days. And it seems like no matter how many times these riders get called out, one kamote just sprouts after the other.Yamaha Motor Philippines is looking to contribute to the discussion and promote
It’s time to put some importance in it, too
A few years ago, Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVICs) started rolling out across the country. Back then, the Department of Transportation tried to mandate all motor vehicles to undergo inspections at these PMVICs for registration renewal, but the move faced severe
A refresher for Road Safety Month
Despite the presence of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, some Filipino drivers continue to use their mobile phones when they drive, ignoring common sense with regard to road safety.We all know that driving in the Philippines can be challenging. With constant
And two other offenses
Could this finally be the end of the Yanna saga? The Land Transportation Office has formally charged the moto vlogger with three violations of Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. The agency later concluded and found her
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