TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- The City Public Order and Safety Office (Poso) has intensified its campaign against minor drivers amid reports of high violations.
Poso Dionisio P. Falgui III reported their office had recorded 1,911 traffic violators in the city from January to June, mostly minor drivers and driving without license.
This explains why road accident is the top cause of physical injuries in the city based on police report, Falgui elaborated.
In line with the campaign, mobile check points along the city’s main thoroughfares has been intensified which resulted to the collection of P574,350 in penalty fees for the period.
But Falgui stressed collection of penalty fees is just secondary to their mandate of assuring public order and safety.
“We impose penalty because we want drivers to follow proper traffic rules to avoid accidents,” he said.
Falgui also appealed to parents to cooperate with the authorities by preventing their minor-children from just going on fun-driving without the assistance of licensed drivers. (PIA)