The Philippine National Police encourages the public to observe travel safety best practices to keep their travel safe as the traditional exodus to the provinces to observe LENT winds down and the public starts to return to their places of residence or work anywhere in the entire country this weekend.
This is in line with the anti-criminality campaign and nationwide security plan dubbed as “Ligtas SUMVAC 2019” that assures the public this year’s observance of Lent and the summer vacation to be peaceful, safe and secured.
The PNP reminds the public to take extra precaution when travelling especially when using their own vehicles. The safety tips are also given to travelers and tourists taking public transportation and via air/sea travel.
For those who are travelling using their own car, always follow these tips:
• Plan your drive, drive your plan. run the BLOWBAGETS checklist (Battery, Light, Oil, Water, Brakes, Air, Gas, Engine, Tires and Self)
• INSTALL Smartphone apps that can be useful in planning a roadtrip by selecting the shortest and safest route; and identifying motorist assistance points, rest stops and location of police outposts.
• Vehicle documents such as Certificate of Registration (CR), Official Receipt (OR) as well as the driver’s license should be kept inside the vehicle in case of emergency and checkpoint;
• See to it that the driver had enough rest and in good condition before going on a long drive; and
• Keep calm while driving and always obey the traffic rules and speed limits.
For travelers using bus terminals, airports and seaports:
• Arrive early in terminals, sea and air ports when travelling with the elderly and children;
• Secure your tickets or passports;
• Avoid wearing expensive pieces of jewelry;
• Look after your belongings and constantly check them;
• Be alert against snatchers; and
• If possible, travel light.
For public bus, PUJ and other PUV drivers:
• stay alert, drive defensively and observe safety rules and speed limits.
•. be aware that the lives and safety of your passengers depend on you.
The PNP leadership encourages the public to provide the police with relevant and timely information through social media (Twitter @pnppio and @pnphotline or PNP official Facebook page) and Isumbong Mo Kay OCA text line at 0917-8475757. (PNP-PIO)
