The Implementation of R.A 10916 – The Mandatory Installation of Speed Limiter in Public Utility and Certain Types of Vehicles at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City

Abstract

This research study is focused more on the implementation of the Republic Act No. 10916 –Mandatory Speed Limiters, also known as Road Speed Limiter. It was enacted as speed road related accidents became prevalent in the country. This is consistent with the policy of the State to maintain, at all times, the protection and safety of the public. Speed limiter refers to a device used to limit the top speed of a vehicle through the employment of mechanical, electronic or communications system or the combination of these systems or similar devices capable of performing the same function. The implementation of Speed Limiters is very important in order to prevent accidents either if it is a road accident or whatever accident may hamper the passengers. Likewise, this will remind everybody that we should take good care of our lives by all means and mode of living. The study aims to get the perception of the respondents on the effectiveness of the implementation of R.A 10916 –the Mandatory Speed Limiter on part of Public Utility Vehicle at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. The study will be helpful to the drivers, passengers and law enforcement in the future. The researchers used the Descriptive Research Method to determine the implementation of R.A 10916 –the mandatory speed limiter on part of public utility vehicle at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. The survey questionnaire instruments were used to achieve the main objective of the study. The questionnaire given to the respondents was structured in such a way that respondents will be able to answer it easily. It contained questions regarding the implementation of R.A 10916 –the mandatory speed limiter on part of public utility vehicle at CommonwealthAvenue, Quezon City. The respondents were described according to different demographic profiles. Majority of the respondents were from age bracket 18 –22 years old, 68.33% were male, 51.67% were single, 23.33% were high school graduate and 52% were with 4 years driving experience and above. There were respondents assess the delinquent in the implementation of R.A 10916 to all PUV at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. There were possible effect of having speed limiters in the implementation of R.A 10916 -the mandatory speed limiter on part of public utility vehicle at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. There are also possible solutions to address the problems of over speeding at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.The results of the study can be used in improving the implementation of R.A 10916 –the Mandatory Speed Limiter on part of Public Utility Vehicle at Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. It can also be used as an effective way to reduce the road accidents due to over speeding and to make the drivers and passengers safe at all time.