Road and Traffic Rules
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RULES ON THE ROAD
ROAD AND TRAFFIC RULES
When turning to the left in going from one highway to another, every vehicle shall be conducted to the right of the center of the intersection of the highway.
…every person operating a motor vehicle or an animal-drawn vehicle on a highway shall pass to the right when meeting persons or vehicles coming toward him, and to the left when overtaking persons or vehicles going the same direction
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Overtaking a Vehicle. – The driver of any motor vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof.
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Cutting an overtaken vehicle - No driver shall drive to the right side of the highway after overtaking before his motor vehicle is safely clear of such overtaken vehicle.
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Driver to Give Way to Overtaking Vehicle (LANE STRADDLING) – The driver of a vehicle about to be overtaken and passed by another vehicle approaching from the rear shall give way to the overtaking vehicle on suitable and audible signal being given by the driver of the overtaking vehicle.
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Driver to Give Way to Overtaking Vehicle. – ….. shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle
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Restrictions on Overtaking and Passing. – The driver of a vehicle shall not drive to the left side of the center line of a highway in overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, unless such left side is clearly visible, and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking or passing to ensure safety.
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Restrictions on Overtaking and Passing. –
(b) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, when approaching the crest of a grade, not upon a curve in the highway, where the driver’s view along the highway is obstructed within a distance of five hundred feet ahead, except on a highway having two or more lanes for movement of traffic in one direction where the driver of a vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle: Provided, That on a highway within a business or residential district, having two or more lanes for movement of traffic in one direction, the driver of a vehicle may overtake or pass another vehicle on the right.
Visibility at least 500 feet = 150 meters
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Overtaking upon a curve - No driver shall overtake or pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction upon a curve in a highway where the driver's view along the highway is obstructed within a distance of 500 feet ahead.
Visibility of more than 500 feet = 150 meters
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No driver shall overtake at any railway grade crossing overtaking or pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction at any railway grade crossing.
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Overtaking at an intersection - No driver shall overtake or pass another vehicle in the same direction at any intersection of highways except on a highway having two or more lanes for movement of traffic in one direction where the driver of a vehicle may overtake another vehicle on the right.
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Safe overtaking or changing of lane is allowed on the right side if the vehicle in front is visibly turning left.
Safe overtaking is allowed on the right side if there are two or more lanes going to the same direction
Changing lane is not allowed if not safe.
CHANGING OF LANES
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RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES
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…shall yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing such highway within a crosswalk, except at intersections where the movement of traffic is being regulated by a peace officer or by traffic signal.
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Right of Way.
The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall bring to a full stop such vehicle before traversing any “through highway” or railroad crossing: Provided, That when it is apparent that no hazard exists, the vehicle may be slowed down to five miles per hour (8kph) instead of bringing it to a full stop.
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YELLOW BOX PROHIBITIONS
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The driver of a vehicle upon a highway shall yield the right of way to police or fire department vehicles and ambulances when such vehicles are operated on official business and the drivers thereof sound audible signal of their approach.
RIGHT OF WAY AND SPEED DE-RESTRICTION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES
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GENERAL RULES ON TURNING
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Parking IS PROHIBITIED
PARKING
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HITCHING and DRIVING AGAINST TRAFFIC
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Whenever the load of any vehicle extends more than one meter beyond the bed or body thereof, there shall be displayed at every projecting end of such load a red flag not less than thirty centimeters both in length and width, except that during the hours fixed under subsection (c), there shall be displayed, in lieu of the required red flags, red lights visible at least fifty meters away.
RED FLAG LIGHTS MUST BE SWITCHED ON not later than one-half hour after sunset and until at least one-half hour before sunrise and whenever weather conditions so require, shall both be lighted.
USE OF RED FLAGS
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Mufflers. - Every motor vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine shall be equipped with a muffler, and whenever said motor vehicle passes through a street of any city, municipality, or thickly populated district or barrio, the muffler shall not be cut out or disconnected. No motor vehicle shall be operated in such a manner as to cause it to emit or make any unnecessary or disagreeable odor, smoke or noise.
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Tires of motor vehicles. - No motor vehicle with metallic tires shall be operated upon any public highway, and solid tires whenever used shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent the metal rims thereof from coming in direct contact with the road.
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Duty of driver in case of accident. - In the event that any accident should occur as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle upon a highway, the driver present, shall show his driver's license, give his true name and address and also the true name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle.
No driver of a motor vehicle concerned in a vehicular accident shall leave the scene of the accident without aiding the victim, except under any of the following circumstances:
1. If he is in imminent danger of being seriously harmed by any person or persons by reason of the accident;
2. If he reports the accident to the nearest officer of the law; or
3. If he has to summon a physician or nurse to aid the victim.
IN CASE OF A ROAD CRASH
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No person shall drive or park a motor vehicle upon or along any sidewalk, path or alley not intended for vehicular traffic or parking.
No person shall drive his motor vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct or impede the passage of any vehicle, nor, while discharging or taking on passengers or loading or unloading freight, obstruct the free passage of other vehicles on the highway.
OTHER DRIVING RULES of R.A. No 4136
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What color is the headlight of a motor vehicle?
White or yellowish white - Sec 34c
What is the allowable height of top clearance lights?
10 cms – Sec 34c
What shall be the color of taillights visible within 100 meters?
Red – Sec 34d
What shall be the color of plate light?
White – Sec 34d
What shall be the color of brake lights?
Bright Red – Sec 34e
OTHER DRIVING RULES of R.A. No 4136
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