Marcos bans gov’t officials from using sirens, blinkers
Published April 11, 2024 7:37am President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has prohibited government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers, and other similar signaling devices which he said are causing traffic disruptions. ”It has been observed that the unauthorized and indiscriminate use of sirens, blinkers, and other similar signaling or flashing devices has been rampant, […]
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President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has prohibited government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers, and other similar signaling devices which he said are causing traffic disruptions.
”It has been observed that the unauthorized and indiscriminate use of sirens, blinkers, and other similar signaling or flashing devices has been rampant, causing traffic disruptions and unsafe road and traffic environment,” Marcos said through Administrative Order No. 18.
The President stressed that the unauthorized and improper use of signaling or flashing devices by government officials and employees shall be dealt with in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Meanwhile, exempted from the said order are the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Philippine National Police (PNP), fire trucks, hospital ambulances, and other emergency vehicles.
“In this light, all government officials and personnel are hereby reminded that use of sirens, dome lights, blinkers and other similar devices shall only be under exigent or emergency circumstances or situations or to ensure the expedient and safe passage of emergency responders,” Marcos said. —Anna Felicia Bajo/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
