Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) effective TODAY July 6, 2017
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Posted on Jul 06, 2017
Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA), effective TODAY,
July 6, 2017.
Prohibited acts while driving include but not limited to:
(even while driver is STUCK IN TRAFFIC, AS LONG AS HE IS BEHIND THE WHEEL.)
making or receiving calls
writing, sending or reading text-based communications
playing games
watching movies
performing calculations
reading e-books
composing messages
surfing or browsing the internet.
Authorized to apprehend are: the DOTr-LTO, PNP-HPG, MMDA & LGUS.
1st offense: P5k
2nd offense: P10k
3rd offense: P15k with 3 mos. license suspension