Title
Exemption from tolls for government mail vehicles
Law
Act No. 3748
Decision Date
Nov 24, 1930
An amendment to the Administrative Code exempts military personnel, pedestrians, and vehicles carrying government mail from paying tolls on toll roads, bridges, gates, and ferries in the Philippines, recognizing their service and facilitating efficient mail delivery.
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Q&A (Act No. 3748)

Act No. 3748 amends Section 2134 of the Administrative Code to exempt certain persons and conveyances from the payment of tolls on toll roads, bridges, gates, and ferries.

Officers or enlisted men of the United States Army or Navy, other employees of the United States Government in the Philippines, persons passing on foot, and vehicles or persons primarily carrying Government mails are exempted from toll payments.

Yes, vehicles primarily engaged in carrying Government mails are exempted from toll payments on toll roads, bridges, ferries, or gates.

Yes, no tolls shall be collected from any person passing over toll roads or bridges on foot.

It covers both officers and enlisted men of the United States Army or Navy and other employees of the United States Government in the Philippines.

The toll exemption applies to toll roads, bridges, gates, and ferries.

No, only vehicles primarily engaged in carrying Government mail are exempted. Other vehicles are still subject to tolls.

No, only tolls authorized by the article under which Section 2134 is found are affected by this exemption.

Section 2 repeals all acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this amendment.

It took effect upon its approval on November 24, 1930.

No, the Act does not specify penalties for violating the toll exemptions.


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