QuestionsQuestions (NPC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2002-003, APRIL 12, 2002)
To regulate safety signage requirements for right-hand drive (RHD) motor vehicles and to address public safety risks arising from drivers’ limited visibility on the blind side.
Numerous accidents reportedly traced to drivers’ inability to see clearly an on-coming vehicle or pedestrian on their blind side.
The text on the front windshield: “RHD VEHICLE – AN AIDE REQUIRED ON THE LEFTSIDE”.
The text: “CAUTION RIGHT HAND DRIVE”.
The text: “RHD VEHICLE – AN AIDE REQUIRED ON THE LEFTSIDE”.
The text: “CAUTION – RIGHT HAND DRIVE”.
They must have an independent sign attached or hooked to the container that reads: “CAUTION - RIGHT HAND DRIVE”.
They must be made of reflective sheeting materials, with letters 5 cm in height, and sticker dimensions of no less than 10 cm by 60 cm, readable from at least 50 meters day or night.
At a minimum distance of 50 meters (day or night).
A fine of Five Hundred Pesos (₱500.00) imposed on the driver, and the owner may also be held liable separately.
Both the driver (for the fine) and the owner (held liable separately).
Yes. The required front windshield sign states that an aide is required on the left side, and Section 3 penalizes operation without an accompanying aide.
It amends, in particular, AO No. 86-AO-004 dated 25 July 1986 and AO No. 90-003 dated 05 March 1990.
15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
No. The Order explicitly requires an independent sign attached or hooked to the container reading “CAUTION - RIGHT HAND DRIVE”.
“RHD VEHICLE – AN AIDE REQUIRED ON THE LEFTSIDE,” to indicate that an aide is required to assist due to visibility limitations.