PROCLAMATION NO. 242

: Proclamation No. 242 declares the period from February 22 to 28 (or 29), inclusive, of every year as Traffic Safety Week and March 1 of every year as Safe-Driving Day (S-D Day).
: The primary purpose is to minimize, if not totally eliminate, traffic accidents and the resultant loss of life, limb, and property through an educational campaign and increased traffic safety consciousness.
: The National Traffic Commission is designated to take charge of all arrangements and activities for the fitting celebration of Traffic Safety Week and Safe-Driving Day throughout the Philippines.
: The National Traffic Commission is authorized to solicit donations in cash or in kind to carry out the aims of the proclamation.
: The Commission may use leaflets, posters, banners, billboards, signboards, mass media, the radio, and other appropriate means to arouse traffic-safety consciousness.
: Proclamation No. 242 was signed on January 9, 1956.
: The government recognizes its duty to solve the critical traffic situation with the goal of minimizing or eliminating traffic accidents and their consequences.
: No, Proclamation No. 242 does not specify penalties; it focuses on designating observance dates and authorizing educational campaigns and solicitation of donations for traffic safety.