Title
Strict Compliance with PD 96 on Sirens Use
Law
Administrative Order No. 122
Decision Date
Jun 30, 2005
A Philippine law prohibits the use of sirens and blinkers by government vehicles to address traffic congestion and ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, with exceptions for certain authorized vehicles.

Q&A (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 122)

It declares unlawful the indiscriminate use of sirens, bells, horns, whistles, domelights, blinkers, and other similar sound or flashing devices on motor vehicles, except for certain official uses.

Vehicles designated for official use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Office, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances.

Because it obstructs efficient traffic flow and poses safety and traffic hazards to motorists and pedestrians.

They are to lead by example and strictly observe the prohibitions on the use of sirens, blinkers, or similar devices as provided in Presidential Decree No. 96.

To remind and enforce all government offices and agencies to strictly comply with Presidential Decree No. 96 regarding the proper use of sirens, blinkers, and similar devices.

Sirens, bells, horns, whistles, or similar gadgets that produce exceptionally loud or startling sounds, including domelights, blinkers, and other similar signaling or flashing devices.


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