The Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South) advised motorists to obey the Limited Access Facility Act or Republic Act (RA) 2000 which prohibits the entry of motorcycles below 400cc on expressways, including the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), its CAVITEX C5 Link Segment, and the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX).
The advisory was issued due to an increase in the number of violations committed by motorcycles entering the high-speed road network in the first month of the year.
From Jan. 1 to 31 this year, a total of 273 motorcycle riders were prevented by security patrolmen at CAVITEX entry points, a 295% increase compared to 69 riders recorded during the same period last year.
Despite the obvious and noticeable “Prohibited on Expressway” signage installed at every entry point, majority or 83% of those riders claimed they got “lost”.
The MPT South said that based on a Department of Transportation (DOTr) order, all motorcycles below 40cc are not allowed on expressways, which are considered high-speed road facilities.
Raul Ignacio, president of MPT South, said motorists are advised to follow the signs and speed limits to ensure that they are safe while using the network of toll roads.
“Aside from intensifying our security and traffic operations, we will continue to reach and educate drivers thru our 'Drayberks' road safety seminar that will roll out in selected communities of National Capital Regipn (NCR) and CALABARZON,” Ignacio said.