Republic Act 10586 Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law of 2013

 



There is a saying that goes “Don’t drink and drive.  But many Filipinos who drive believe that they can tolerate a large amount of alcohol and still be able to make concrete decision behind the wheel, they’ll drink… then drive.  Drunk and drugged driving is a big concern to police because the drivers are likely to get involved in fatal vehicle crashes.  Although the police are mostly concerned with innocent people who are killed in alcohol-related crashes, it is in fact the drunk driver or his passenger who is most likely to be killed. 

One of the main concerns about the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act (R.A. 10586) is the implementing rules and regulations. The problem starts with the process.  “An officer can only proceed with screening a driver when there is reasonable ground to believe that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  So how is that?  After witnessing a traffic offense.  It means that a danger on the road needs to happen first before checking the driver?

In the International Journal of Social Science and Economics Invention, a study was published on the Effectiveness of Implementing Traffic Rules and Regulations Regarding Republic Act 10586 in Cabanatuan City.  The study aims to determine the effectiveness of Implementation of Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 of how does it affects the driver and the society.  After conducting the research procedure, the researcher found out that in Implemented Rules and Regulation, the Motorist/Drivers and the LTO Enforcers described it as being often obey and well performed of their duties and responsibilities regarding R.A 10586, but there is significance variance between the response of both respondents.  However, the findings of the study have led the researcher in determining the effectiveness of implementing traffic rules and regulation and awareness of the Motorist/Drivers in driving of the said Implemented Rules and Regulations.

This Republic Act is important for it will save many lives.  It is implemented to minimize the cases of road-related accidents.  This means that it ensures the safety of people both inside the vehicle as well as those who may get caught in an accident.

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338862852_Effectiveness_of_Implementing_Traffic_Rules_and_Regulations_Regarding_Republic_Act_10586_in_Cabanatuan_City

 

 

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