Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10916)
The short title of Republic Act No. 10916 is the 'Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016.'
The policy of the State is to maintain at all times the safety and protection of the public by pursuing a proactive and preventive approach to secure the safety of passengers and the public on roads and highways, and to implement measures to safeguard them from speed-related road accidents.
Covered vehicles include any closed van, hauler or cargo trailer, public utility vehicle (PUV), shuttle service, or tanker truck as defined in the Act, excluding taxicabs and public utility jeepneys (PUJs), but these may be reviewed after one year for possible inclusion.
A speed limiter is defined as a device used to limit the top speed of a vehicle through mechanical, electronic, or communications systems, or a combination thereof, capable of performing the same function.
Tampering refers to recalibrating, reprogramming, resetting, or reconfiguring a speed limiter already installed and sealed by LTO or LTFRB to circumvent its function, or doing these acts without supervision as required under the Act.
Yes, no covered vehicle shall be allowed to operate on Philippine roads without a standard speed limiter as per the specifications approved by the DOTC, with a compliance period of eighteen months for already registered vehicles.
No, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will not register, and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will not grant a franchise to a covered vehicle without a standard speed limiter installed and properly set.
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), in accordance with acceptable international standards, sets the specifications. The LTO or LTFRB supervises and inspects the setting of the speed limiter based on the maximum allowed speed on the vehicle's route.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) accredits these persons or establishments after issuing certifications attesting their compliance with DOTC standards and specifications.
A fine of ₱50,000.00 is imposed on drivers, owners, or operators. Additionally, for the first offense, a driver's license or franchise suspension applies; harsher suspensions apply for subsequent offenses. Tampering also carries imprisonment of 6 months to 3 years and a fine of ₱30,000.00.
The penalty includes imprisonment of not less than six months but not more than three years and a fine of ₱30,000.00.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a national newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, the Separability Clause states that if any provision is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
All laws, decrees, executive orders, or parts thereof inconsistent with the Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The DOTC, LTO, LTFRB, DTI, and the Department of Science and Technology are involved in formulating implementing rules, accreditation, supervision, and enforcement.