Rizal Philippines
July 19, 2018
Many of us have been lulled to believing that they are illegal in Philippine major streets. But no such laws prohibit their plying Philippine highways and major streets. They have become the most common and convenient transportation in many parts of the country especially in rural areas. They are so numerous that they account for 1/3 of total motor vehicles registered in the country.They are every where They outnumber cars. Thus they wield clout in local elections (and probably even in national elections) Legislating against them invite political doom
They have been banned in some areas of Manila. and colorum tricycles have been confiscated in QC.
They have figured in many fatal accidents in highways: major collisions between bus and trucks, collisions/crashes between tricycle and pedestrians. Tricycles are no match to the size speed and mass of trucks and buses
Almost all tricycles are uninsured. If you figure in an accident with a tricycle, the likelihood is that they will merely scratch their head. No responsibility
With this, they ply the road the impunity. Continued disregard of traffic rules and safety are often the norm, and so with lax licensing and enforcement
1. U turn where none is allowed
2. Overtaking from the right;
3. Parking in areas where it is not allowed.
4. Having waiting areas for passenger in curves and stations
5. Racing and overspeeding in highways.
6. Doing full transport from town to town
What can be done regarding their operations with regards to safety and efficient traffic
While there is a proposed Magna Carta for tricycles being proposed for tricycles and drivers, there are no provisions for insurance and for safety regulations and safety
