Kennon Road Toll Declaration and Fee Schedule

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 119: Kennon Road Toll Declaration and Fee Schedule

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Kennon Road Toll Declaration and Fee Schedule

Law: Executive Order No. 119

Decision Date: Feb 6, 1948

Manuel Roxas, President of the Philippines, establishes a toll system for the Benguet Road (Kennon Road) from Klondykeas Spring to Camp Six, detailing specific fees for various vehicle types and outlining exemptions for military and government vehicles, effective February 7, 1948.

Toll Collection Schedule

Specific toll fees are established for various types of vehicles and usage:
- Benguet Auto Line automobiles and related vehicles: ₱10,000.00 per annum.
- Motorcycles: ₱1.00 each.
- Automobiles with 5 or fewer passengers: ₱4.00.
- Automobiles with more than 5 passengers: ₱6.00.
- Automobile trailers with two wheels and weight not exceeding 1,000 kilos: ₱4.00.
- Motor trucks carrying passengers, regardless of capacity: ₱10.00.
- Motor trucks, trailers, and tractors for freight classified by gross capacity:
  - 3,000 kilos or less: ₱6.00.
  - 3,001 to 4,500 kilos: ₱10.00.
  - 4,501 to 6,000 kilos: ₱15.00.
  - 6,001 to 8,000 kilos: ₱20.00.

Proportional Toll Charges

For traffic using only a portion of the designated toll section, tolls are charged proportionally based on the section used.

Exemptions from Toll Fees

Certain motor vehicles are exempt from toll fees, including:
- Vehicles of the United States Army, Navy, and Air Corps used for military purposes certified by authorized officers.
- Vehicles of United States Government agencies in the Philippines engaged in rehabilitation work.
- Vehicles of the Philippine Government.
- Vehicles of the Philippine Red Cross and recognized relief organizations of the Philippine Government.
- Privately-owned cars of officers and employees of the Philippine Government (national, provincial, or municipal) when on official business.

Revocation and Effectivity

All prior orders or parts thereof inconsistent with this executive order are revoked or modified accordingly.
The order takes effect on February 7, 1948.

Authentication and Authority

The executive order is signed by the President of the Philippines, Manuel Roxas, and the Acting Chief of the Executive Office, N. Roxas, affirming its legitimacy and authority.

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