The Children’s Safety

On Motorcycles Act of
2015
•it is illegal to operate a two-wheeled
motorcycle on public roads if a child is
on board, specifically if there’s a heavy
volume of vehicles, there’s a high
density of fast moving vehicles, or
where there’s a speed limit of more
than 60 kph is imposed.
•The exception here is if the child’s
feet can comfortably reach the
motorcycle’s foot peg for the pillion
rider, the child’s arms can reach
around and grasp the waist of the
motorcycle rider
 Are children allowed to ride
in front of the rider?

•Sitting in front of the rider is

not allowed.
Can Motorcycles Be Used for
Emergencies?
• The law does not apply to cases
where the child to be
transported requires immediate
medical attention.
What are the penalties for violators?
First Offense – P3,000 fine
Second Offense – P5,000 fine
Third Offense – P10,000 fine and a 1-
month suspension of driver’s license
Violation beyond the third time –
Automatic revocation of driver’s license
Why is this law important?
This is a proactive and
preventive approach to secure
the safety of child passengers.
It is the policy of the State to
protect children.
REPERCUSSIONS
You can be
imprisoned for one
year.
The LTO may increase the
fines “after public
consultation” once every 3 years in
the amount not exceeding 20% of
the amounts sought to be
increased or adjusted.