DIGOS CITY – Hundreds of motorcycle riders joined the recent launch of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Clean Rider campaign here.
Mayor Joseph Peñas lauded the campaign, saying, it would help deter crimes perpetrated by motorcycle-riding criminals. “I am very happy about the launching of this campaign because this is also very timely, especially with my instruction to law enforcement agencies here to implement the No Helmet, No Driving Policy,” he said.
Peñas said he was not worried about the reaction of his constituents, more so of other motorists passing through Digos City, as he challenged all motorcycle owners to follow the rule of law.
The campaign aims to put an end to criminal acts perpetrated by motorcycle-riding suspects, curb road unworthy motorcycles, impound stolen motorcycles, and ensure the safety and security of law-abiding motorcycle riders.
Through the Clean Rider campaign, police said motorcycle riders are encouraged to submit and present pertinent documents such as the official receipt and certificate of registration, including their driver’s license and valid identification card to the nearest police stations in their community.
The documents will then be thoroughly checked if the motorcycle was involved in a previous traffic violation or crime, or subject of an alert at the Vehicle Information System of the PNP’s Highway Patrol Group. If the documents are cleared, the chief of the police station will allow the motorist to be given a Clean Rider sticker which they can put in front of the motorcycle and one on the driver’s license. The clean rider sticker and serial number are non-transferable.
The PNP also reminded the motorists to immediately report to the nearest police station if they lose their clean rider sticker or serial number. Among the groups that joined the launching was the Underground Riders Club, Karancho and Kawasaki Riders Club whose members composed the hundreds of contingents in the motorcade along the major thorough. (Anthony Allada)
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