Following a fatal accident on Marilaque Highway where a rider died performing a 'superman-like' stunt, the Philippine National Police's Highway Patrol Group-Provincial Advisory Group (HPG-PAG) has recommended a perpetual ban on the surviving rider, Rico Buyawan, from obtaining a driver's license. This incident highlights the growing concern over reckless driving and motorcycle accidents on the notorious Marilaque Highway.
THE Philippine National Police's Highway Patrol Group-Provincial Advisory Group -Rizal province has recommended a perpetual ban on a reckless motorcycle rider that figured in a tragic Marilaque Highway accident while performing a 'superman-like' motorcycle stunt.Motorcycle rider John Louie Arguelles was killed in the daredevil stunt, while his companion-rider Rico Buyawan survived.
Moreover, the provincial HPG also said that Marilaque should be designated as a traffic discipline zone, local authorities must impose stricter speed limits, conduct regular enforcement operations, hold mandatory safety briefings for group rides and set up roadside CCTV monitoring to discourage thrill-seeking behavior and instill responsible riding attitude.
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT RECKLESS DRIVING ROAD SAFETY PHILIPPINES MARILAQUE HIGHWAY
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