250 motorists cited for overspeeding

The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) cited some two hundred fifty motorists for violation of the city’s speed limit ordinance since June following the intensified implementation of local traffic ordinances of the local government.

Further, BCPO City Director Police Col. Ruel D. Tagel said that more than 1,000 motorists were also issued citation tickets for allegedly disregarding the King of the road ordinance.

The BCPO and its partnership agencies have intensified the joint enforcement of traffic laws and ordinances along the city’s major roads to ensure public safety during the prevailing persistent rains and foggy weather caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The police official claimed that the wet and slippery condition of the roads coupled with limited visibility contribute to significantly increasing the risk of the occurrence of vehicular accidents anytime of the day. Tagel reminded all motorists to strictly observe traffic ordinances such as the speed limit, the King of the road and the anti-road obstruction to help provide the public with convenient travel inside and outside the city.

According to him, implementing traffic rules during inclement weather is crucial for road safety as it greatly helps in preventing the increase in the risk associated with adverse conditions like rains or fog. He pointed out that by adhering to traffic regulations, drivers can reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of accidents, improve traffic flow and minimize the severity of potential incidents in the future.

Earlier, the BCPO adopted the Operation Plan Discipline, Respect, infrastructure, Vigilance and Education (DRIVE) to be able to build a strong partnership with the Traffic and Transportation management Division had the Public Order and Safety Division of the local government and other concerned national line agencies in the strict implementation of traffic ordinances and ensure that road safety efforts are well coordinated, consistent and rooted with a shared commitment for public welfare. – Dexter A. See