Thursday, September 6, 2007

Aklan PPO strengthens “No Helmet, No Travel Policy”

PO1 Nida Gregas

The Aklan Police Provincial Office strengthens the “No Helmet, No Travel Policy” not only for civilian motorists but also for PNP personnel riding a motorcycle not wearing helmet which is a violation of Republic Act 4166 or otherwise known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code of the Philippines.

This mandates strictly implemented based on the observation of TDCA that some PNP personnel when ridig their motorcycle are not wearing helmet.

Aklan Police Director Police Senior Superintendent Benigno B Durana Jr the Aklan police to strictly implement the measures and should serve as models for motorists.

“I require all police personnel to wear their helmets. This is to urge motorists to wear their helmets at all times,” Durana said.

Before the memorandum disseminated, Aklan PPO already implemented this policy after the rise in number of road accidents and many died of because they are not wearing helmets. (PIO-Aklan PPO)

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