JV: Doble Plaka Law discriminates vs MC riders
SEN. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito hopes for a win-win solution in introducing proposed amendments to Republic Act (RA) No. 11235, otherwise known as the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, commonly known as the “Doble Plaka” law.
During the public hearing of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Senate Bill No. 159 Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Ejercito described RA 11235 as discriminatory to motorcycle riders, saying that the fines provided in the law are about 10 times higher compared to those charged against violations committed by drivers of four-wheeled vehicles.
“These fines and penalties are too excessive to the point of being discriminatory to motorcycle riders. They can reach P50,000 up to P100,000,” the Deputy Majority Leader stressed.
Ejercito also suggested that instead of requiring a bulky front plate number on all motorcycles, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) stickers containing the driver’s information be installed instead.
