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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 122 - 2005
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 122 –
DIRECTING ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH PRESIDENTIAL
DECREE NO. 96 DECLARING UNLAWFUL THE INDISCRIMINATE USE OF SIRENS,
BLINKERS OR SIMILAR DEVICES
WHEREAS, the indiscriminate use of sirens,
blinkers or similar devices obstructs the efficient flow of traffic
along the country’s major thoroughfares;
WHEREAS, the improper use of these devices poses as a safety and
traffic hazard to both motorists and pedestrians;
WHEREAS, it is necessary to remind concerned government offices and
agencies of the proper use of these devices;
WHEREAS, on January 13, 1973, Presidential Decree No. 96 was issued
declaring it unlawful for any owner or possessor of any motor vehicle
to use or attach to his vehicle any siren, bell, horn, whistle or
similar gadgets that produce exceptionally loud or starting sounds,
including dome lights, blinkers and other similar signaling or flashing
devices;
WHEREAS, under Presidential Decree No. 96, such gadgets or devices may
be attached to and used only on motor vehicles designated for official
use by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of
Investigation, Land Transportation Office, Police Departments, Fire
Departments and hospital ambulances;
WHEREAS, in order to serve as an example and encourage the general
public to comply with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 96,
government officials and employees not falling within the exceptions
provided for therein should take the lead in strictly observing the
prohibitions on the use of sirens, blinkers or similar and devices as
provided for in Presidential Decree No. 96;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order all government offices and agencies to strictly adhere to
the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 96 dated January 13, 1973.
Done in the City of Manila,
this 30th day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.
(Sgd.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary
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Since 19.07.98.