By JOHN CARLO M. CAHINHINAN
Administration Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has reiterated his appeal to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to reconsider its decision on the upcoming implementing use of motorcycle dividers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Revilla made the remarks after Joint Task Force (JTF) COVID Shield chief P/Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar announced over the weekend that government is extending the deadline for the installation of motorcycle barriers from July 19 to July 26.
“Sa halos dalawang linggo po mula nang ipatupad ng IATF ang paggamit ng divider sa mga motorsiklo, may ilan nang aksidente ang idinulot nito,” Revilla said.
Revilla called on the government’s policy-making body to reconsider the rule, considering hundreds of individuals, experts and other lawmakers who expressed their opposition against the policy due to safety concerns.
“Mas nalalagay tuloy sa alanganin ang ating mga kababayan lalo na kung yung improvised na divider nila ay hindi matibay ang pagkakakabit, marupok ang materyales, o di kaya’y kulang o sobra sa bigat,” said Revilla.
Revilla, a motorcycle aficionado for decades, stressed that several engineers and other experts are opposing the mandatory installation of dividers in motorcycles because “it will become a question of safety, aerodynamics and maneuverability for riders.”
Revilla suggested that the IATF conduct a comprehensive consultation among motorcycle manufacturers and experts to come up with better guidelines that will protect motorcycle riders from obtaining COVID-19 and at the same time, spare them from any road mishaps.
“Huwag po nating hintaying maging sanhi pa ito ng mas malalang aksidente. Baka imbes na makatulong, baka mas lalo pa itong magdulot ng malaking perwisyo,” he added.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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