Penalty for hit and run incidents

The circular is issued due to the number of “Hit and Run” incidents involving Public Utility Vehicles in recent months.
The incidents covered include cases causing death and injury to pedestrians and damage to property of private individuals.
The Board issues the circular to protect the general public by requiring prompt assistance and reporting after accidents.

The circular applies to all drivers and/or conductors of Public Utility Vehicles involved in accidents.
The circular applies to accidents that involve victims requiring medical assistance.
The circular applies to accidents that involve damage to property of private individuals.
The circular’s operative obligations are triggered after an accident involving a Public Utility Vehicle.

Drivers and/or conductors must render immediate assistance to the victim/s of the accident/s.
Rendering immediate assistance requires bringing the victim/s to the nearest hospital for medical assistance.
In accidents involving damage to property, the incident must be immediately reported to the nearest police station after the accident.
The required police reporting is for purposes of investigation by law enforcement.

Failure to render immediate assistance to accident victims as required is treated as a “Hit and Run” accident.
Failure to immediately report property-damage accidents to the nearest police station is treated as a “Hit and Run” accident.
The consequence is the Suspension of Certificate of Public Convenience of the involved unit.
The suspension period is thirty (30) days.

LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2006-003 supersedes any and all issuances inconsistent with its rules.
The circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.