Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9439)
The main purpose is to direct the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) to establish checkpoints on roads leading to all ports in the Philippines to curb carnapping and the illegal movement of carnapped vehicles and parts.
The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) is the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for establishing checkpoints.
To contain the movement and shipping of carnapped motor vehicles and used/secondhand parts taken from carnapped vehicles, and to apprehend persons involved in such illegal activities.
Personnel must show due courtesy by greeting, apologizing for inconvenience, explaining the reasons for the checkpoint, smiling, and expressing appreciation after the search.
No, all offers must be absolutely refused to avoid the appearance of bribery.
No, searches at checkpoints are limited to visual searches. Physical searches and requiring passengers to alight are only allowed if there is probable cause and no sufficient time to secure a warrant.
Personnel should preferably be led by an officer with the rank of at least Police Inspector.
The team leader must inform adjacent units and conduct dragnet operations. Pursuit must be conducted without warning shots, using sirens or megaphones instead, and noting the vehicle's plate number for tracking.
No, except if the checkpoint is a result of a hot pursuit operation. They must wear the proper prescribed PNP General Officer's Attire (GOA).
They shall be dealt with according to existing rules and regulations applicable to the Philippine National Police personnel.