For many motorcycle riders, especially those coming from Metro Manila, the City of Baguio is perhaps the ultimate riding destination, thanks to its fine cool weather and challenging riding distance from NCR.

If you or your riding group is planning on going to Baguio, here’s a little heads up for you: wear a reflective vest or face a fine of up to PHP 1,500 including community service which could jeopardize your vacation.

Photo courtesy of PNP chief PGen. Dionard Carlos

Just recently, the Province of Benguet – where Baguio City sits – passed Provincial Ordinance No. 2022-302 which requires ALL riders of motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles, and electric bikes, to wear a reflective vest for better visibility at all times. The new ordinance is already in effect as of May 23, 2022.

“All drivers, riders, and back riders of motorcycle, tricycle, e-bike, and bicycle shall wear a high visibility vest while traveling, whether long or short drives/trips, along the provincial, municipal, and barangay roads within the Province of Benguet and along the national highway within the territorial jurisdiction of the province on a 24 hours duration,” said Section 3 of the ordinance.