Law Summary
Proper Installation of Early Warning Devices
- EWD must be installed at least four (4) meters from the front and rear of a stalled, disabled, or parked vehicle.
- Yellow EWD is placed at the front; red EWD at the rear of the vehicle.
- Installation is required when the vehicle is stalled, disabled, or parked for thirty (30) minutes or more on any public road, including expressways and limited access roads.
- Installation of EWD is also required if the vehicle is stationary for any reason or stopped in no-standing or no-parking zones.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Drivers apprehended without carrying a pair of EWD are fined P150.00.
- The driver's license remains confiscated until a pair of EWD is presented in adjudication.
- If a vehicle is impounded and the violation includes failure to carry EWD, the vehicle remains impounded until EWD are presented.
- Failure to install EWD at the required distance (4 meters from front and rear) carries a fine of P500.00, imposed on the owner/operator.
Supersession of Previous Directives
- All previous memoranda, circulars, and orders that conflict with these rules are considered superseded.
Effectivity
- These rules and regulations take effect immediately upon issuance for guidance and strict compliance.