Investigation Launched on SUV Illegal Siren Use
The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) is currently investigating the owner and driver of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) caught illegally using a siren along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa). This incident, which involved the illegal use of a siren, has drawn public attention after a senator shared the information on social media.
Sen. JV Ejercito highlighted the SUV’s unauthorized siren use in a post on Friday, expressing frustration in Filipino: “What a loud siren! Just because it’s an SUV, they think it can bully others on the street!” Local leaders noted the importance of addressing such traffic violations to maintain road discipline.
Tracing the SUV Owner and Vehicle History
During a press briefing at Camp Crame, Lt. Nadame Malang, spokesperson for the PNP HPG, reported that the traffic unit successfully traced the vehicle to a logistics company located in Paco, Manila. However, further investigation revealed that the SUV had been sold two months prior to a private individual residing in San Juan City.
Authorities communicated directly with the new vehicle owner, who admitted awareness of the siren’s illegal use and expressed willingness to surrender the siren device. “The owner accepts the wrongdoing of the driver,” officials confirmed, emphasizing cooperation in resolving the issue.
Details on the Siren Installation and Potential Charges
Lt. Malang clarified that the siren was not installed when the vehicle was sold, indicating that it was attached by the new owner after purchase. This detail is crucial as it affects liability and enforcement actions.
Once the driver’s identity is confirmed, they may face charges under Presidential Decree No. 96, which prohibits the unauthorized use of sirens on vehicles. Community members expressed support for strict enforcement to deter similar violations in the future.
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