Senator Aquilino Pimentel III renewed his call for stricter measures to address the rising number of road accidents, citing a recent Department of Health report that recorded 577 accidents from December 22, 2024, to January 2, 2025.
“Hindi na dapat natin balewalain ang mga aksidente sa kalsada. Kailangan ng mas mahigpit na batas at mas mahusay na pagpapatupad upang maprotektahan ang ating mga mamamayan,” said Pimentel.
The senator from Cagayan de Oro is the author of Senate Bill No. 1015, which seeks to amend Article 365 of Act No. 3815 (The Revised Penal Code) to address reckless driving and promote road safety.
The bill aims to impose stricter penalties for traffic violations, improve driver education and training, and enhance road infrastructure and calls for a stronger focus on reforming the mindset that leads to reckless driving.
Pimentel proposed increasing penalties for imprudence and negligence by amending Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code.
“Maiiwasan at mababawasan ang mga aksidente sa kalsada sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatupad ng mas mahigpit na batas at pagpapahusay sa ating sistema ng transportasyon,”accoridng to him.
He emphasized the importance of public awareness and responsible driving habits. He urged motorists to prioritize safety and follow traffic regulations.
“Tandaan natin na ang bawat buhay ay mahalaga. Maging responsable sa pagmamaneho at sundin ang mga batas trapiko upang maiwasan ang mga aksidente.”IMT
