MPD cracks down on public shirtlessness, helmetless motorcyclists

The Manila Police District (MPD) cracked down on those who were shirtless in public and helmetless motorcyclists, Oscar Oida reported on “24 Oras” on Monday.

“Binigyan ng concern yung mga maliliit na batas na ito kung saan nakikita ang disiplina ng tao,” said MPD Station 1 Commander Police Lieutenant Colonel Rosalino Ibay.

(We’re attending to minor violations like these because they exhibit the public’s discipline.)

Those who violated the prohibition against going “topless” in public were fined, the report said.

However, succeeding violations may result in the filing of charges for disobeying city ordinances.

Authorities, meanwhile, reminded motorcyclists to always wear their helmets.

“Alam naman na po nila yan na bago sila sumakay ng motorsiklo nila dapat suotin na nila helmet nila dahil noong kumuha sila ng kani-kanilang lisensya kasama na yan sa examination,” said Gagalangin, Tondo Precinct Commander Police Captain Gary Mendoza.

(They should know that they need to wear helmets at all times. That is part of their examination for a driver’s license.) — Sundy Locus/DVM, GMA Integrated News