The LTO's Administrative Order for the IRR of Helmet Law (RA# 10054) will soon be published.
SALIENT PROVISIONS:
1. All Motorcyle riders including back riders to wear standard Helmet at all times whether long or short rides.
2. Standards for Helmets:
a. ECE R22
b. British Standard (BS 6658)
c. TIS
d. DOT
e. JIS
f. SNELL
3. When buying Helmet, see to it that it has PS or ICC Marking to be sure that the Helmet is complying to the above Standards.
4. Penalties for not wearing Helmet:
a. Php 1,500.00 - 1st Offense
b. 3,000.00 - 2nd Offense
c. 5,000.00 - 3rd Offense
d. 10,000.00 and confiscation of driver's license - 4th and succeeding Offenses.
5. Effectivity: 15 Days after the publication of the Administrative Order.