The activity has also verified 1,705 helmets since July 9.
The Business Regulation and Consumer Welfare Division (BRCWD) of DTI – Capiz is accommodating motorists who want to comply with the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009.
“We want to serve more motorists and mark helmets with the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS) markings,” said DTI – Capiz BRCWD head Angelita Colmo.
Last July, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has ordered the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to defer enforcement of the Helmet Act until Jan. 1, 2013 upon the request of DTI to give them more time to complete inspection of motorcycle head gears nationwide.
The order was originally for implementation on Aug. 1 this year.
Motorists violating the law shall be issued citation tickets and be imposed with appropriate penalties.
Motorcycle drivers and back riders caught not wearing the standard protective motorcycle helmet shall be fined P1,500.00 for the first offense; P3,000 for the second offense; P5,000 for the third offense and P10,000 with confiscation of the driver’s license for the fourth and succeeding offenses. (Alex A. Lumaque/JCM/PIA 6 Capiz)
