The local government of Cagayan de Oro is reimposing the mandatory wearing of helmet among motorcycle riders.
This after the City Council repealed the ordinance that eased up the implementation of mandatory wearing of safety helmet for motorcycle drivers and their pillion riders within the Poblacion and in urbanized areas.
Local lawmakers repealed the previous ordinance because of the rising cases of accidents involving motorcycles.
Authorities said motorcycle riders have become complacent when safety helmets were no longer required.
The new ordinance, which seeks to implement anew the mandatory wearing of helmet, will take effect upon its approval.
