RESEARCH OUTLINE

Whether the provisions of RA 8750, otherwise known as The Philippine Seatbelt Act of
1999, being regarded as the most violated law in the Philippines, sufficient to deter
future violations of the act.

I. Introduction
a. Background Information

II Critical Review of Literature

a. Brief background of RA 8750, otherwise known as the Seatbelt Act of
1999
b. Information regarding RA 8750 being regarded as the number one most
violated law.
c. Acts punishable under the law and penalties provided
- on the driver
- on the manufacturer, assembler, importer and distributor for every
unit found without seat belt devices installed prior to its distribution
to the public.
d. Review of other transportation related laws and the penalties provided

III. Foreign Laws related to regulation of wearing of seatbelt

IV. Critique of the Seatbelt Law

a. was the law well thought and designed?
b. are the penalties provided sufficient to deter future violators of the said law?

V. Summary of all relevant findings

VI. Recommendations
-What provisions of the seatbelt law may be repealed to ensure compliance?

VII. Conclusion