The Factors Affecting Implementation of R.A 10666-An Act Providing for the Safety of Children Aboard Motorcycles in Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City

Abstract

Motorcycle users who have a small child as a passenger shall be penalized under Children’s safety on motorcycle Act of 2015 if its provisions are not followed. Also known as Republic Act no. (10666), this law bans all minors from sitting in front of a motorcycle rider, which applies to public roads nationwide and shall be implemented by the land transportation office. Children will be allowed as back riders only if they could comfortably reach the foot peg of the motorcycle and reach around the waist of the rider. They should also wear standard protective helmets. A violator will face a fine of three thousand pesos (3,000) for the first offense, five thousand pesos (5,000) for the second offense, and ten thousand pesos (10,000) plus a one month suspension of driver’s license for the third offense. The fourth violation will automatically result in the revocation of the driver’s license. The researchers believe that the child’s safety on board a motorcycle is critical; hence, the need ensure that the motorist follow this law to avoid accidents or even fatalities as caused by this negligence. Being aware of these rules can save their lives and avoid problems with other motorist as well around the area.The study made use Descriptive Method of design gather information about the Safety of Children Aboard Motorcycle Act. As intended, the researchers purposively selected residents from the Barangay Holy Spirit, in Quezon City to participate in this study. The researchers used a survey questionnaire among the selected respondents in order to determine their views about this act and its effectiveness. Interview sessions as well as in depth readings were done to add information on the research methodology and procedure. This study shows the findings of Barangay Holy Spirit in QC, focusing on the factors affecting the implementation of the R.A. 10666, otherwise known as the Safety Measure on Child Aboard Motorcycle Act. Under Educational Attainment, a frequency of 50% was garnered for college graduate while a frequency of only 8% was garnered from high school graduates. The results of the study can be used in guide the strict implementation of the factors affecting the R.A 10666 known as the safety measure on chid aboard motorcycle act. It can be used as an improvement or basis for whatever penalties to all the violations may be appropriate.