(NAR) VOL. 15 NOS. 3-4 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2004
Section 1. Coverage. This Regulation shall apply to all types of vehicles plying along the thoroughfares of Metro Manila.
Section 2. Definition of Terms. For purposes of this Regulation, the following terms or words shall mean or be understood as follows:a. Hitching - means holding on to/holding fast to a moving vehicle while riding on a bicycle, roller skate, skateboard or other similar device.
b. Hanging on to or riding on the outside or the rear end of a vehicle - means standing or sitting on the stirrup (estribo) or running board of a vehicle while in motion.
Section 3. Prohibited Acts1. It is unlawful for any person or passenger to hang on to/ride on the outside or at the rear end of a motor vehicle.
2. It is unlawful for any driver to allow/permit any person/passenger to hang on to or ride on the outside or at the rear end of a motor vehicle.
3. It is unlawful for any driver to allow/permit any person riding on a bicycle, roller skate, skateboard and other similar device to hold on to/or hold fast to (hitch) a moving vehicle.
Section 4. PenaltyThe following shall be imposed to violators of this Regulation:P500.00 - for the driver
P150.00 - for the passenger
P150.00 - for the hitcher
Section 5. Effectivity. This Regulation shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in Metro Manila.