Lawmaker files anti-road rage bill after fatal shooting

Aniceto Mateo's employer and relatives arrived at the Makati Central Police Station on May 29, 2024, to file a case against the alleged road rage suspect following an incident in Antipolo City.

Lawmaker Rida Robes is advocating for the swift passage of an anti-road rage bill after a recent fatal shooting incident in Antipolo City, which has renewed discussions on proposed legislation.

Robes has filed House Bill No. 1511, aiming to consolidate existing road rage bills into a single substitute bill before the end of the 19th Congress and defining road rage as aggressive or violent behavior by motorists with penalties including imprisonment and fines.

The proposed legislation also seeks to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to handle road rage cases and implement an anger management program under the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Proposed penalties range from six months to six years in prison and/or a P250,000 fine for anyone involved in road rage incidents.

Robes plans to ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Senate President Francis Escudero for urgent passage of the anti-road rage bill, emphasizing its importance in addressing aggressive behavior on Philippine roads.