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MEMBERS of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit 4A conducted simultaneous inspection to all bus stations in the entire region to determine their operational readiness in preparation to the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) and All Saints\u2019 and All Souls\u2019 Day on November 1 and 2.<\/p>\n
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Records showed road crash Incidents in Calabarzon recorded 20,092 for the calendar year 2022 and 36,352 incidents from January 1 to October 15, 2023.<\/p>\n
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The increasing trend of road crash incidents is attributed to reckless driving perpetrated by drivers that resulted in 657 deaths in 2022 and 499 in 2023.<\/p>\n
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As the Guardians of the Highways, RHPU4A regional chief Col. Rommel Estolano reminded bus operators and drivers to religiously observe the acronym BLOWBAGETS. It is a simple checklist that all drivers can follow to ensure that they are in good condition to drive and that their vehicles are roadworthy.<\/p>\n
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BLOWBAGETS stands for BATTERY, LIGHTS, OIL, WATER, BREAK, AIR, GAS, ENGINE, TIRE, and SELF<\/p>\n
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To ensure the safety and security of the riding public commuters and motorists, voluntary drug tests for all drivers and operators were initiated regionwide to determine whether there are drivers who are using illegal drugs as stimulants to make them awake while performing their jobs.<\/p>\n
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As a result, one driver in the province of Quezon was found positive for drug use and eventually turned over to the bus company management for disciplinary actions.<\/p>\n
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Traffic enforcers implementing traffic laws and regulations was also included in the drug test to achieve the quest to implement drug-free workplace policies and program for the local government unit and private sectors.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis shows the testament of this unit\u2019s unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety through the leadership of Brig. Gen. Alan Nazarro, director of the Highway Patrol Group while religiously observing the BIDA (Buhay Ingatan, Droga\u2019y Ayawan) program of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos and in line with the thrust of the chief PNP\u2019s strategy of implementing aggressive and honest law enforcement measures to combat carnapping, highway robbery, and other forms of criminality along the highways,\u201d Estolano said<\/p>\n
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