[ LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2006-003, January 09, 2006 ]

PENALTY FOR HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS



Due to the number of œHit and Run  incidents involving Public Utility Vehicles during the past few months, causing death and injury to pedestrian/s and damage of property to private individuals, the Board, in order to protect the general public, hereby orders all drivers and/or conductors to render immediate assistance to the victim/s of accident/s by bringing them to the nearest hospital for medical assistance. In cases of accidents involving damage to property, it should be immediately reported to the nearest police station after the accident for investigation. Failure to do so shall be deemed œHit and Run  accident and shall cause the Suspension of Certificate of Public Convenience of the involved unit, for a period of thirty (30) days.

This Memorandum Circular supersedes any and all issuances inconsistent herewith, and takes effect immediately.

SO ORDERED.

Adopted: 09 Jan. 2006

                                   
(SGD.) MA. ELENA H. BAUTISTA
Chairperson
   
(SGD.) GERARDO A. PINILI
(SGD.) MA. ELLEN DIRIGE-CABATU
Board Member
Board Member