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Motorbike plate law defective - Atienza BY JAVIER JOE ISMAEL

police action so as notto endanger the lives of motorcyclists and their

UHAY partyJist Rep. |ose "Lito" Atienza on

accept erlom in the law and repealing the same

ding,

Office (LIO) to issue bigger colorcoded number plates for motor-

because of poor implementation that is why the UfO should do the IRR properly," he said.

cycle.

solution)," he said.

'As the principal author and sponsor, I would like to help rhe

damage and even lives lost on the

until

justed to intemational norms and standards on safery the b€tter for

all," Atienza said in a statement. "Motorcycles are designed for speed and maneuverabiliry These

cumbersome plates or decals will hamper the movement ofand are even dangerous to legitimate motorcyde-riding citizens. And why should govemment be issuing new plates or decals when motorcycle omers have been waiting for their

ig pan-

in-tandem criminals, who should be arrested and jailed. The installation of two big plates is not a

rather than causing permanent

new plates since the last administration? These are plates that they have paid for but have not received

part of the motorcyclists. Obvi ously, the law has fundamental defects and the sooner it is ad-

Ang dapat pagtuunan

Sen. Richard Gordon also on Sunday reminded the LIO to be careful in draftingthe implementing rules and regulations (lRR) for the new law. Gordon, author and sponsor of the motorbike law said the IRR should not digress from the purpose ofthe lawwhich is to protect the citizenry ftom crimes committed with the use of motorcycles. "We should not let this law die

Sunday said the law that requires bigger rnotorcycle plates was defective and urged Congress to repeal it. "lt is better to

passengers.

kt us admit that the law has defects and let us correct them)," he added. safely.

now, " Atienza said.

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sin ng mga awtoridad ay dagdagan

ang police vtsibrlity at patibayin pa ang pagbabantay laban sa mga

riding-in-tandem na criminal ekmenrs,"at huiiiin at ipakulong ang mga ito. Hindi solusyon ang

pagpapakabit sa mga mototista ng panibagong mga plaka sa

He was refening to the Repub-

lic Act 11235 or the 'Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act" which requires the Land Transponation

Croups ofbikers are also up in arms against the law, saying its implementation could pose risks to bikers and motorists.

Atienza said while the law's intention was to curb activities of

riding-in-tandem crimlnais, the "genuine solution" lies in efficient

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motorsiklo (Authorities should instead increase police visibility and tighten theirwatch

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or

Makakasagabal lamang ito

sa maayos na pagmamaneho ng

committee, which

ating mga kababayan at hindi

IRR to make sure

makakatutulong laban sa mga masasamang)oob. Aminin na natin ang pagkakamali at aytsin ang batas na ito (lt will only hinder .motorists from driving

genuine spirit ofthe law, " he said. He allayed fean of motorcycle riders that the use ofbiggerlicense

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will draft the

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plates at the ftont and back of their bike! could endanger their safety.