A motorcycle rider in the Philippines admitted to counterflowing on the EDSA-Santolan flyover to avoid traffic enforcers who caught him using the busway, a designated lane for public transport. The rider, who was previously fined for the same violation, claimed he panicked when he saw authorities and attempted to escape. He now faces another fine and penalties for reckless driving and counterflowing.
A motorcycle rider tried to counterflow along the EDSA-Santolan flyover when he tried to escape traffic enforcers who spotted him using the busway.In Raffy Tima’s Thursday report on Saksi, the erring motorcycle rider admitted he violated traffic rules.“Wala sa katwiran, sir. Alam mo naman tayong mga Pilipino, kung pwedeng takasan ang problema, parang ganun,” the rider said.
Aside from another P5,000 fine, the rider will also be penalized for reckless driving and counterflowing along EDSA.Most of the drivers who received traffic violations for illegally using the EDSA busway were motorcycle riders who partially entered the exclusive road section in attempts to avoid the slow-moving traffic.An ambulance also received a traffic violation ticket despite having a patient onboard since it was not considered an emergency case.
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS COUNTERFLOWING EDSA BUSWAY PHILIPPINES DOTR
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