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We saw what happened to a PUJ "Uso-Uso" with Route "TORIL" bound for Davao city proper.
The PUJ was over speeding along McArthur Highway and collided with a forward truck. Reason was, the PUJ was also trying to overtake on a big truck.
The driver said that it the truck was big enough to block his view ahead of him. He took the opportunity to overtake by road stealing on counter traffic, but to his demise, a truck was fast approaching against him and they collided.
The accident took 7 lives including that of a pregnant lady, and some student going off to school.
Enraged, the mayor re-introduced the speed limit law throughout Davao City premises. Limiting to 30kph limit. Any caught violating the law shall be punished.
But then again, we can still see motorist rushing their way to in fro inside the city.
Former Mayor and Currently Vice Mayor Rody Duterte, has inducted a new team called "Eagle Squad" that will be responsible for eyeing speed abusers.
Well sometimes we can see them posting anywhere but, speed chasing? I don' see that very often. I see them chasing after "payong-payong" where motorcyles with sidecars with matching umbrellas, but to private vehicles? Eagle Squads should double their actions upon these abusers. According right below:
The PUJ was over speeding along McArthur Highway and collided with a forward truck. Reason was, the PUJ was also trying to overtake on a big truck.
The driver said that it the truck was big enough to block his view ahead of him. He took the opportunity to overtake by road stealing on counter traffic, but to his demise, a truck was fast approaching against him and they collided.
The accident took 7 lives including that of a pregnant lady, and some student going off to school.
Enraged, the mayor re-introduced the speed limit law throughout Davao City premises. Limiting to 30kph limit. Any caught violating the law shall be punished.
But then again, we can still see motorist rushing their way to in fro inside the city.
Former Mayor and Currently Vice Mayor Rody Duterte, has inducted a new team called "Eagle Squad" that will be responsible for eyeing speed abusers.
Well sometimes we can see them posting anywhere but, speed chasing? I don' see that very often. I see them chasing after "payong-payong" where motorcyles with sidecars with matching umbrellas, but to private vehicles? Eagle Squads should double their actions upon these abusers. According right below:
REPUBLIC ACT No. 4136
CHAPTER IV
ARTICLE I
Section 35. Restriction as to speed. -
(a) Any person driving a motor vehicle on a highway shall drive the same at a careful and prudent speed, not greater nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for the traffic, the width of the highway, and of any other condition then and there existing; and no person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a highway at such a speed as to endanger the life, limb and property of any person, nor at a speed greater than will permit him to bring the vehicle to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
(b) Subject to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the rate of speed of any motor vehicle shall not exceed the following:
| MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS | Passengers Cars and Motorcycle | Motor trucks and buses |
| 1. On open country roads, with no "blinds corners" not closely bordered by habitations. | 80 km. per hour | 50 km. per hour |
| 2. On "through streets" or boulevards, clear of traffic, with no " blind corners," when so designated. | 40 km. per hour | 30 km. per hour |
| 3. On city and municipal streets, with light traffic, when not designated "through streets". | 30 km. per hour | 30 km. per hour |
| 4. Through crowded streets, approaching intersections at "blind corners," passing school zones, passing other vehicles which are stationery, or for similar dangerous circumstances. | 20 km. per hour | 20 km. per hour |
(c) The rates of speed hereinabove prescribed shall not apply to the following:
(1) A physician or his driver when the former responds to emergency calls;
(2) The driver of a hospital ambulance on the way to and from the place of accident or other emergency;
(3) Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person for emergency treatment to a hospital, clinic, or any other similar place;
(4) The driver of a motor vehicle belonging to the Armed Forces while in use for official purposes in times of riot, insurrection or invasion;
(5) The driver of a vehicle, when he or his passengers are in pursuit of a criminal;
(6) A law-enforcement officer who is trying to overtake a violator of traffic laws; and
(7) The driver officially operating a motor vehicle of any fire department, provided that exemption shall not be construed to allow unless or unnecessary fast driving of drivers aforementioned.
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