Nutshell Helmets to be prohibited in Tagbilaran City Bohol
In Tagbilaran City, Bohol, using a “nutshell” or substandard helmet is prohibited and considered a violation of Republic Act 10054. This law mandates the use of standard motorcycle helmets that have either the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC). Using, selling, or distributing substandard helmets can lead to penalties, including fines, as outlined in the law.
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Republic Act 10054 (Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009):
This law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a standard protective helmet when riding on public roads.
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“Nutshell” or Substandard Helmets:
These are helmets that do not meet the required standards and are considered unsafe.
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Penalties:
Violating the Motorcycle Helmet Act can result in fines. The penalty for using, selling, or distributing substandard helmets includes a fine of at least Php3,000 for the first offense and Php5,000 for the second offense.
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Enforcement:
Authorities, like the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT), have been known to conduct operations to enforce the Motorcycle Helmet Act, issuing tickets to riders using “nutshell” helmets.
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Allowed Helmets:Only full-face and half-face crash helmets are allowed under the law.