Gatasang baka ang tingin nila sa ating nagmo-motor

Bakit laging naka-motor ang pinapa-hinto sa checkpoint?

Bakit hindi nalang nila ipagbawal ang pagmomotor?! Nakakainis kayo ha! Mga naka-motor lang ba ang kaya nyo?

Sa mga motor lang ba naka-sakay ang mga kriminal, sa mga tinted cars, di ba sila sumasakay?

Sa mga motor lang ba naka-sakay ang mga magnanakaw? Sa mga close van, hindi ba sumasakay ang mga akyat-bahay?

Sa mga motor lang ba naka-sakay ang mga mandurugas? Yung mga sumasakay sa SUV, bakit hindi nyo sinisita, malinis ba sila?

Sa mga motor lang ba naka-sakay ang mga pusher at addict? Yung mga nakasakay sa magagarang kotse, hindi ba may addict at drug trafficker din dyan?!

Sa mga motor lang ba na-isasakay ang mga baril, sa palagay nyo, madadala nila ang armalite, bazooka at iba pang pangpasabog? Samantalang mas madami sasakyan na pwedeng maglagyanng mga yan! May IQ ba kayo dyan sa checkpoint, o tanging naka-motor lang ang kaya nyo?

Madami sanang maidudulot na maganda ang mga rules na ito kaya lang mukhang mas maraming butas na pagkakakitaan…

Bakit pa sila maglalabas ng Guidelines kung sila rin mismo ang di tutupad, ano yan nagpapagwapo lang.

Motorcycle riders has issued their own Guidelines for traffic officers on motorcycles’ when conducting apprehensions.

• said officers must be in proper riding gear (basically a DOT certified helmet, riding gloves, jacket and reflectorized vest)
• said officers must be courteous and smiling when apprehending motorists
• said officers motorcycle must not be modified in any way (daming ganyan)
• said officer’s motorcycle/vehicle must bear proper license plates bearing the current year’s sticker (bawal yung plates na “police” “barangay” “TED” “Traffic” at "DU30")
• said officers ID, badge and name plate must be properly placed on his/her uniform
• said officer should be able to identify every motorcycle brand and model currently in the market and should be able to identify a modified from a stock bike
• any officers not complying to these guidelines after thorough inspection by the apprehended rider, will be ignored and given the dirty finger! Hahaha!

The general public is hereby advised on the rules on military/police checkpoints as follows:

1. CHECKPOINT MUST BE WELL-LIGHTED, PROPERLY IDENTIFIED AND MANNED BY UNIFORMED PERSONNEL.
Checkpoint guidelines provide that all personnel manning legitimate checkpoints should be in service uniform with the name plates and other identification tags clearly visible and readable.

2. UPON APPROACH, SLOW DOWN, DIM HEADLIGHTS AND TURN ON CABIN LIGHTS. NEVER STEP OUT OF THE VEHICLE.
In a checkpoint inquiry, the occupants cannot be compelled to step out of the vehicle.[2]

3. LOCK ALL DOORS. ONLY VISUAL SEARCH IS ALLOWED.

The search which is normally permissible is limited to visual search where the officer simply looks into the vehicle and flashes a light therein without opening the car’s door.

4. DO NOT SUBMIT TO A PHYSICAL OR BODY SEARCH.

The search which is normally permissible is limited to an instance where the occupants are not subjected to a physical or body search.

5. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGED TO OPEN GLOVE COMPARTMENT, TRUNK OR BAGS.

The personnel manning the checkpoint cannot compel the motorist to open the trunk or glove compartment of the car or any package contained therein. Such extensive search requires the existence of probable cause.

6. ORDINARY/ROUTINE QUESTIONS MAY BE ASKED. BE COURTEOUS BUT FIRM WITH ANSWERS.

Checkpoint involves only a brief detention of travelers during which the vehicle’s occupants are required to answer a brief question or two.

7. ASSERT YOUR RIGHTS, HAVE PRESENCE OF MIND AND DO NOT PANIC.

The constitutional immunity against unreasonable searches and seizures is a personal right which may be waived. Affirmative acts of volition without being forced or intimidated to do so, shall properly be construed as a clear waiver of right.

8. KEEP YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE AND CAR REGISTRATION HANDY AND WITHIN REACH.

To avoid delay and inconvenience, ready the car registration documents for inspection, in case requested by authorities.

9. BE READY TO USE YOUR CELLPHONE AT ANYTIME. SPEED DIAL EMERGENCY NUMBER.

10. REPORT VIOLATIONS IMMEDIATELY. YOUR ACTIONS MAY SAVE OTHERS.

All violations shall be reported to the authorities to ensure steps are taken to investigate checkpoint violations.