STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF HELMET USE IN THE PROVINCE IS ENDORSED BY THE NORTHERN SAMAR-PPOC

 The Northern Samar Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) chaired by Governor Edwin Ongchuan passed a resolution for the strict enforcement of helmet use and other traffic and road safety laws within Northern Samar. The resolution was approved during the recent Joint PPOC-Provincial Development Council Meeting at the Provincial Capitol in response to motor vehicle accidents in the province,

The increase in vehicular accidents has been attributed to inadequate observance of traffic laws such as drunk driving, unlicensed driving, and non-use of helmets. To address these issues, the PPOC moved for strict compliance with Republic Act 10054 which mandates helmet use for motorcycle riders, enjoining the Land Transportation Office and Philippine National Police to strictly enforce this measure.  

In deference to the national measure and the valid concern raised by Second District BM  Don Abalon related to this national policy which he said, may be abused by perpetrators to hide their identity behind closed helmets and proposing the use of certain types of helmets which will still make motorcycle riders identifiable. 

The body agreed to adopt the measure on the strict use of helmets, while also considering the recommendation of the esteemed Board Member to enhance public safety and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.#