Quote Originally Posted by jave View Post
To be honest, while I'd generally agree to the ban, I'm not completely convinced 100%. I reiterate, it's a stopgap measure. Such things are not to be implemented in the long run.

You also have to note that it's really unfair if you ban them in *all* high-speed roads since some of these roads are crucial because of the poor planning and road network of the region. Buti kung maayos ang road network, baka you can get around to banning them from high-speed routes since they have alternate roads to use.

Kaya, at best, sa certain highways na lang or something. Tapos, strictly enforce lane zones on important routes instead. Paint proper markers, bawasan mga killer buses and stupid jeepneys, etc.

Pero, kapag ban sa bicycle, kuliglig at tricycle, ay ok ako. Ban them on all high-speed roads.

For me, I'd rather them be strict about motorcycle registration and rider conduct. Increase driver requirements for motorcycles. Bawal lumabas na walang plaka. Bawal tilted plates. Kung meron man nakitang naka-ganito, huli at impound agad. No questions asked. Kahit na sinong MMDA or pulis, kahit na ibang mission order.

On a minor note, ipagbawal na rin ang pagsisingit at lane-splitting. Ang pagsingit-singit ng mga tarantado ang nagiging cause ng sakuna at gasgas. Yung mga nauuna sa intersection na mga motorcycle? Huli.

In other words, pagtripan nila lahat ng naka-motor. Para tumino yung mga gago. Yung mga matitino (the very small minority), di naman dapat masyado affected since they should already know what's right and wrong.
baka mapag-bintangan ako dito sa thread na eto that I defend the bad riders/motorists. I condone them. I despise them. everyday that I go out driving or riding I always encounter a bad motorist (rider). but what can I do? I can't get down from my vehicle and tell the offending rider that he is wrong. baka mapa-away pa ako (driving rule: never alight from your vehicle as it is ALWAYS interpreted as confrontational). think jason ivler on two wheels.

everything is all well and good in bashing the bad offending rider who does not know the proper road rules and regulations.

however, I take offense in the idea of banning ALL riders because the good and disciplined rider (even if considered a minority) will be affected. it's like saying "lady drivers are undisciplined and don't know proper road rules, so let's
ban all lady drivers" (with apology to actual lady drivers.. this is just an example).

driver education and proper law enforcement<-- these are the essentials.

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oo nga pala.. we are actually out of topic!

there are plenty of motorcycles on the road nowadays mainly because of three factors: bad public transportation system, skyrocketing gasoline prices, and a motorcycle is way cheaper compared to a car.

if our public transportation system wasn't so bad then people would choose to commute, hands down. but its so bad! not to mention expensive.