Republic Act 10586- Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013
"AN ACT PENALIZING PERSONS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DANGEROUS DRUGS, AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
-Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand twelve.
BACKGROUND/ SUMMARY
Pursuant to the Constitutional principle that recognizes the protection of life and property and the promotion of the general welfare as essential for the enjoyment of the blessing of democracy, it is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure road safety through the observance of the citizenry of responsible and ethical driving standards. Towards this end, the State shall penalize the acts of driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous drugs and other intoxicating substances and shall inculcate the standards of safe driving and the benefits that may be derived from it through institutional programs and appropriate public information strategies.
Source: Republic Act No. 10586 (lawphil.net)
FLAWS
The problem is, once again, in the implementing rules and regulations (IRR). I have been standing on my soapbox for over a year now trying to get the lay person to have a voice in how it should be implemented––because let’s face it, at the end of the day, it is we, the lay people, that will be ultimately affected––but typically, we were the only ones not consulted.
WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and
Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG) should provide a program for the
continuous deputation of their personnel and the
procurement of equipment (ABA) to support the
implementation of R.A. No. 10586.
The Department of Justice should assign and
identify the prosecutors who shall handle cases of
R.A. No. 10586 nationwide.
Sustain monitoring, implementation and
enforcement of the law and conduct a
comprehensive review of the IRR for provisions that
may need amendments.
IMPORTANCE
RA 10586 gives law enforcement officials the authority to conduct sobriety and breath alcohol tests on drivers. The DUI law also provides for mandatory testing on those involved in vehicular accidents to check if they were driving under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs.
ARTICLES RELATED TO THE ACT
Republic Act 10586 on Anti drunk driving Philippines: All you need to know
Drunk driving is prohibited in all parts of the world. Each country has a law banning drunk drivers from operating and maneuvering a vehicle. In the Philippines, this law is the Republic Act No. 10586 also known as the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013.
5 questions you must answer when talking about Republic Act 10586
The use of drugs is spreading like a fire in the Philippines. It is now one of the most concern problems in the country. Due to many reasons, drugs are often being used by ordinary people, poor ones, and even drivers of public utility vehicles. Drugged driving or DUID has now become one of the most common accidents on the road.
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