Spike in drunk-driving causes alarm in Puerto Princesa
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Spike in drunk-driving causes alarm in Puerto Princesa
Cherry Camacho,
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 27, 2016 03:38 PM PHT
PUERTO PRINCESA - Health officials here have expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents caused by drivers who are under the influence of alcohol.
PUERTO PRINCESA - Health officials here have expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents caused by drivers who are under the influence of alcohol.
From December 1 to December 27, the Kilos Agad Action Center (KAAC) recorded a total of 91 vehicular and six pedestrian accidents in the city. Majority of the accidents involved drunk drivers.
From December 1 to December 27, the Kilos Agad Action Center (KAAC) recorded a total of 91 vehicular and six pedestrian accidents in the city. Majority of the accidents involved drunk drivers.
Such a spike is unprecedented, said doctor Louie Ocampo, Medical Professional Staff chief at the Ospital ng Palawan.
Such a spike is unprecedented, said doctor Louie Ocampo, Medical Professional Staff chief at the Ospital ng Palawan.
The accidents have prompted police to increase patrols.
The accidents have prompted police to increase patrols.
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Republic Act 10586 or the “Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013" imposes fines up to P500,000, on top of penalties if drunk-driving resulted in homicide.
Republic Act 10586 or the “Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013" imposes fines up to P500,000, on top of penalties if drunk-driving resulted in homicide.
According to LTO-Palawan, the law has not been fully implemented in Puerto Princesa and Palawan mainly due to lack of breath analyzers.
According to LTO-Palawan, the law has not been fully implemented in Puerto Princesa and Palawan mainly due to lack of breath analyzers.
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