Government's Responsibility Regarding Traffic Accidents
- Recognizes the significant loss of life, limb, and property from traffic accidents as a grave concern.
- Affirms the government's duty to address the traffic problem with the goal of minimizing or eliminating such accidents and their consequences.
Role and Functions of the National Traffic Commission
- Entrusted with the responsibility to arrange and conduct activities for Traffic Safety Week and Safe-Driving Day nationwide.
- Tasked with implementing an educational campaign to raise public awareness on traffic safety.
- Utilizes various media and methods, including leaflets, posters, banners, billboards, signboards, radio, and other appropriate means to promote traffic safety consciousness and proper observance of traffic and road rules.
Authorization to Solicit Donations
- The National Traffic Commission is authorized to accept donations, either in cash or in kind, to support the activities and objectives of this observance.
Formalization and Implementation
- The proclamation is signed by the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, giving it official legal effect.
- It mandates nationwide observance and the mobilization of efforts to advance traffic safety through education and community participation.