Scope of Exemption
- The exemption applies exclusively to Sikh individuals wearing turbans while driving motorcycles.
- No other groups or individuals are covered under this exemption.
Enforcement Instructions
- All law enforcement officers, deputies, and agents are explicitly directed not to apprehend Sikh motorcyclists who are not wearing helmets due to their turban.
Effective Date and Publication Requirements
- The Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after:
- Receipt of copies by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
- Publication in a newspaper of general nationwide circulation.
Repeal and Amendment of Conflicting Issuances
- All Department Memorandum Orders, Circulars, and other administrative issuances conflicting with this Order are considered revoked, amended, or revised accordingly.
Official Adoption
- The Order was officially adopted on September 21, 1996, under the signature of Secretary Amado S. Lagdameo, Jr.
Legal Implication
- This amendment harmonizes traffic regulations with respect to religious freedom, recognizing the Sikh tradition of wearing turbans and providing a legal exception to helmet requirements for motorcyclists.