Ban on Loud Sirens and Flashing Devices on Vehicles

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 96: Ban on Loud Sirens and Flashing Devices on Vehicles

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Ban on Loud Sirens and Flashing Devices on Vehicles

Law: Presidential Decree No. 96

Decision Date: Jan 13, 1973

Presidential Decree No. 96 regulates the use of loud gadgets and signaling devices on motor vehicles in the Philippines to maintain traffic discipline, with exceptions for official use by specific government agencies, and violations result in penalties and confiscation of unauthorized devices.

Law Summary

Authorized Use Exceptions

Only motor vehicles designated for official use by certain government agencies may lawfully use such devices.
Authorized agencies include the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Land Transportation Commission, Police Departments, Fire Departments, and hospital ambulances.

Rationale Behind the Decree

Aims to promote social order characterized by discipline and order among citizens.
Addresses chaos and disorder caused by indiscriminate use of loud or startling sound devices on highways.
Observes that such unregulated use impedes and confuses traffic, contradicting sound traffic discipline and order.

Enforcement and Penalties

Any unauthorized device found installed, mounted, or used on a motor vehicle will be immediately confiscated.
Subsequent offenses subject the violator to prosecution before a military tribunal.
Upon conviction, penalties include imprisonment for six months and/or a fine of 600 pesos.
The certificate of registration of the motor vehicle involved shall be cancelled or revoked.

Regulatory Authority

The Commissioner of Land Transportation is mandated to formulate and promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this decree effectively.

Legal Authority and Enactment

Issued by the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, under the authority of Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972.
Enacted as an order and decree on January 13, 1973, in Manila.
Signed also by the Executive Secretary, Alejandro Melchor.

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