The Proposed New Rules for Some Motorcycles
to be able to Enter the Tollways
Published on July 22nd 2001 by the DPWH

This is the the full text of the published proposed rules and regulations.
As far as we know there are no typos or anything omitted. In case of discrepency refer to the version published in the newspapers.
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Republika ng Pilipinas
KAGAWARAN NG PAGAWAIN AT LANSANGANG PAMBAYAN
TANGGAPAN NG KALIHIM
Maynila

      By virtue of the authority granted the Secretary of Public Works and Highways under Section 3 of R.A. 2000, otherwise known as the Limited Access Highway Act. the following revised rules and regulations governing limited access highways are hereby promulgated for the guidance of all concerned:

1.   Administrative Order No. 1 dated February 19, 1968, issued by the Secretary of the then       Department of Public Works and Communications, is hereby amended by deleting the word “motorcycles” mentioned in Section 3 (h) thereof. Therefore, motorcycles are hereby allowed to operate inside the toll roads and limited access highways, subject to the following:

a. Motorcyles shall have an engine displacement of at least 400 cubic centemeters
    (cc) provided that:
    (i)   there are no sidecars attached and that the motorcyle only has two wheels;
    (ii)  only one backrider shall be allowed;
    (iii) the motorcyles are roadworthy and comply with all provisions of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (RA 4136 as amended).
    (iv)  motorcyles shall be duly licensed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and have complied with all licensing requirements;
    (v)   motorcyle operators shall also be duly licenses;
    (vi)  motorcyle riders must comply with all safety requirements prescribed by competent authorities;
    (vii) motorcyles shall travel with their headlights on at all times to improve their visibility to other toll road and limited access highway users; tail lights and turn signal lights must be operational;
    (viii) no cargo shall be allowed on motorcyles except for normaly accepted             saddlebags and luggage carriers designed for motorcyles; and
    (ix)   motorcyles shall not be allowed to “land-split” or overtake in between lanes.

b. Speed limits for motorcyles shall be:
            Minimum speed - 60 km per hour
            Maximum speed - 100 km per hour

c.   Motorcyles shall pay the same rate as cars (motorcyle is a two axle vehicle).

d.   The motorcyle operator and its lone backrider shall each use a protective        motorcyle helmet. The backrider shall be provided with a seat and footrest.

e.    Motorcyles are encouraged to avail of electronic toll collection equipment
      (E-Pass) if available.

f.     Motorcyles shall use the lanes normally used by other vehicles in accordance with        safe motoring practice.

g.    Motorcyle operators shall conform to the requirements of law, rules and        regulations of the LTO and other pertinent rules and regulations including those of        the expressway/toll road operator.

2.     Violations of any provision of this Order shall be punishable under Section 10 of          R.A. No. 2000.This Department Order supersedes all other orders, instructions
        and instructions or portions thereof inconsistent herewith.

        This Department Order supercedes all other orders, instructions and instructions or portions thereof inconsistent herewith.

        This Department Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication twice, once a week, in two newspapers of general circulation.

original signed by
SIMEON A. DATUMANONG
Secretary