Implementation of RA 10586 (Anti-drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013)

Abstract

The prevalence of drunk driving incidences is alarming which significantly contributes on the causes of death and physical impairment. The anti-drunk driving law was established and being implemented, however drunk driving prevails. Few apprehensions are just recorded. It assessed the implementation of RA 10586 (Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013). It involved 114 motorist and 71 law enforcement officers from Laoag and Batac City and municipality of San Nicolas. This study used descriptive research design through a questionnaire, and unstructured interview. Random sampling was used for motorist and total enumeration for law enforcement officers. All the motorist are males, single, young-adult, college level, employed, have a drivers license with sufficient experienced however they lack seminar on RA 10586. The law enforcement officers are male dominated, married, young-adult, and attained college level. Majority are traffic enforcers and stayed long in the service and have some seminars and trainings related to RA 10586 and the traffic rules and regulations. The implementation of RA 10586 is often implemented, but there are also specific provisions of which they perceived differently, like in apprehension (motorists=often; LEO = always) and information, education, and communication campaign (motorist =often; LEO=sometimes). Law enforcers have very minimal involvement in IEC. Motorists claimed that the law enforcers are lax, discourteous and show misconduct. Corruption is not a problem. Law enforcers disclosed that motorists display disrespect, offer a bribe as an option for non-issuance of ticket, and escape penalties and dishonesty.