Adult puts small, thin child at risk on motorcycle backride
A video showing a seemingly young child riding as a motorcycle passenger, appearing barely able to hold on to the driver, is making the rounds online, raising concerns about child passenger safety.
In a post by a concerned motorist under the “Motorcycle Threads” topic on Threads, the pair—both wearing helmets—can be seen traveling along a highway amid moderate traffic. The motorcycle appears to be moving at a normal speed, while the child on the backride seems uncomfortable.
Under existing traffic regulations, motorcycle backriding is allowed, subject to safety requirements and compliance with traffic laws.
But the Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015, or Republic Act 10666, sets additional requirements when carrying children on public roads with heavy vehicle volume, a high density of fast-moving vehicles, or a posted speed limit exceeding 60 kph.
Under the law, the child passenger must be able to comfortably reach the motorcycle’s standard foot pegs, wrap their arms around and grasp the rider’s waist, and wear a standard protective helmet.
Based on the circulating footage, the child’s arms appear unable to wrap completely around and firmly grasp the rider’s waist. The child’s feet, however, appear to rest flat on the foot pegs.
The law also provides penalties for violations: a ₱3,000 fine for the first offense, ₱5,000 for the second, and ₱10,000 for the third and succeeding offenses.
A third offense also carries a one-month suspension of the driver’s license, while violations beyond the third offense result in its automatic revocation.
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