{"id":103687,"date":"2017-05-23T19:43:45","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T23:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=103687"},"modified":"2017-05-23T19:43:45","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T23:43:45","slug":"dotr-to-review-irr-of-anti-distracted-driving-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/05\/23\/dotr-to-review-irr-of-anti-distracted-driving-law\/","title":{"rendered":"DOTr to review IRR of anti-distracted driving law"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_103625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103625\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-103625\" src=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"In a statement issued Tuesday, the DOTr said it will convene a technical working group to review the IRR in coordination with various stakeholders.(Photo: Philippine News Agency)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DOTr-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In a statement issued Tuesday, the DOTr said it will convene a technical working group to review the IRR in coordination with various stakeholders.(Photo: Philippine News Agency)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>MANILA\u2014 The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will review the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the anti-distracted driving law.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued Tuesday, the DOTr said it will convene a technical working group to review the IRR in coordination with various stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>The department will also conduct an information and education campaign as soon as the new IRR is crafted.<\/p>\n<p>The DOTr, Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Philippine National Police &#8211; Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) have deferred the enforcement of Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) in response to the call of various sectors, such as members of Congress and transport groups and some drivers of public and private vehicles, for its suspension due to the confusion caused by its implementing rules and regulations (IRR).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the meantime, we invite the public to continue the constructive discussion on this new law so as to contribute on how we could all better promote road safety, discipline, and responsible driving,\u201d the DOTr said.<\/p>\n<p>The ADDA prohibits motorists from making or receiving calls, writing, sending or reading text-based communications, playing online games, watching movies, surfing or browsing the Internet, among others, while vehicles are in motion or temporarily stopped on a traffic light or an intersection.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers are however allowed to apply hands-free functions or applications in using such devices or gadgets, so long as these do not obstruct their line of sight.<\/p>\n<p>Violators will be fined PHP5,000 for the first offense, PHP10,000 for the second offense, and PHP15,000 for the third offense with a three-month suspension of driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p>Violations incurred beyond the third offense shall be penalized with the revocation of the driver\u2019s license and a fine of PHP20,000.<\/p>\n<p>Owners and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) and commercial vehicles found in violation of the act shall both be held liable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANILA\u2014 The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will review the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the anti-distracted driving law. 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