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JV Ejercito stands in solidarity with riding community, urges priority on amendments to Doble Plaka law

February 10, 2024

JV Ejercito stands in solidarity with riding community, urges priority on amendments to Doble Plaka law

Amidst ongoing discussions on constitutional amendments, Senator JV Ejercito emphasized the pressing need to prioritize amendments to the “discriminatory” provisions of Republic Act No. 11235, more popularly known as the Doble Plaka Law, over Charter Change (Chacha).

Ejercito stressed that amending the Doble Plaka Law and ensuring the safety and welfare of the riding community should take precedence over other legislative initiatives like the Cha-cha.

"I firmly believe that the protection of our riders should be given paramount importance," Ejercito pointed out.

Under his proposed measure, Ejercito seeks to replace the mandatory installation of oversized license plates in front of motorcycles with a radio-frequency identification (RFID) scanner system, which contains the driver's information.

“Sa halip na front plates, ang aking proposal ay ang RFID system para na rin mabawasan na o mawala na ng tuluyan ang harassment sa mga riders lalo na sa mga checkpoints. Mababawasan natin ang diskriminasyon.”

“The intent of this measure is also to provide scanners to make it more convenient for both the riding public, the riders, and the law enforcers.”

This bill also aims to reduce the penalties stated in the Doble Plaka Law and align them with the penalties imposed on four-wheeled vehicles, the lawmaker from San Juan added.

As a rider himself, Ejercito believes that the fines and penalties are excessively high, to the point of being discriminatory against motorcycle riders.

According to the lawmaker, the fines provided in the law should be lowered as they are about 10 times higher compared to those charged against violations committed by drivers of four-wheeled vehicles.

"Ang penalty ay umaabot sa P50,000 hanggang P100,000, na halos katumbas na ng halaga ng motorsiklo ng karaniwang mamamayan. Rest assured that we will also adjust the fines accordingly into a more justifiable level, kaya nga po ginawa natin ang mga amendments na ito.”

He also emphasized the importance of prioritizing the resolution of the motorcycle plate number backlog as a key step in crime prevention.

“Para sa akin, mas mahalaga na magkaroon ng plaka ang lahat, at sa aking palagay, ito ay isang malaking suliranin na kailangan nating agarang solusyunan dahil mas mahalaga na ma-identify ang lahat ng nagmomotorsiklo. I don’t think any on his right mind would use his personal motorcycle for any crime,” he said.

“Hopefully, in the future, kapag napondohan na natin ito, this will also act as an anti-carnapping measure and effectively prevent numerous crimes. It will be hitting two birds with one stone.”

In line with this commitment, riders group Kagulong, or Kapatiran sa Dalawang Gulong, is organizing a Unity Ride against Cha-cha on Sunday, Feb. 11. Kagulong is a collective of riders dedicated to promoting the interests and welfare of motorcycle enthusiasts in the Philippines.

Riders from various clubs will assemble at the Commission on Human Rights in Quezon City at 9:00 a.m., proceeding with a motorcade to the People Power Monument.

Ejercito has confirmed his participation in the Unity Ride, highlighting his solidarity with the riding community and his dedication to advocating for their rights and interests.

Ejercito hopes for a win-win solution in introducing proposed amendments to Doble Plaka law.

“Ito po ay commitment ko sa riding community na akin pong tutuparin para mas maging patas at katanggap-tanggap ang polisiyang ito sa ating mga riders. Ako po ay kakampi ng riding community.” 


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