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Classification of Roads, Setting of Speed Limits and Collection of Road Crash Data

Background

The participation of local government units is vital in improving the level of speed limit enforcement in the Philippines. Sections 35 and 38 of RA No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code prescribes the maximum allowable speed for specific road classes and motor vehicles, and mandates local government units to classify roads within their jurisdiction for traffic purposes.

Under Sections 447 (a)(5)(vi) and 458 (a)(5) (vi) of RA No. 7160 or the Local Government Code, City and Municipal Governments have the power to regulate traffic in all streets and bridges within their territorial boundaries, and to enact measures that will enhance public health, safety, convenience, maintain peace and order, and promote the general welfare of their inhabitants.

Update

Accordingly, all LGUs are reminded to undertake the following activities, such as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Organizing commemorative activities every third sunday of november;

2. Establish memorials and tributes in strategic public spaces to honor those affected by road crashes and raise public awareness about road safety; LGUs can also organize and participate in public awareness campaigns, solidarity marches, and road safety programs.

3. LGUs can organize special blood donation drives, and also grant recognition to individuals and organizations who have played a vital role in supporting victims, survivors, and their families in collaboration with DOH, PBC, PRC and other organizations.

4. LGUs are encouraged to hold inter-faith and inter-religious commemorations within local government offices and police stations; and, they actively disseminate information regarding the national day of remembrance and road safety through their websites and social media platforms.

5. LGUs shall dedicate the flag-raising ceremony on the day or week following the national day of remembrance to road crash victims, survivors, and their families; the ceremony can also serve as a platform to bereaved or affected employees to advocate for road safety measures.

Legal Bases / References

LGMED References

R10-LGMED-2025-10-29-015 MESSAGE TO ALL PDS AND CDS RE REITERATION OF DILG MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2024-077 TITLED “NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD CRASH VICTIMS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11468
R10-LGMED-2025-07-17-008 MESSAGE TO ALL PDS AND CDS RE: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE REQUEST FOR DATA ON ROAD CRASHES AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
R10-LGMED-2025-07-02-020 MESSAGE TO ALL PDS AND CDS RE: REQUEST FOR DATA ON ROAD CRASHES AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION