HB 962

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Prohibiting the Detention of Motor Vehicle Drivers Who Are Involved in a Traffic Accident Who Provided Sufficient Proof of Their Defensive Driving, Amending for the Purpose Article 124 of the Revised Penal Code

In plain language

The proposal would stop police from detaining drivers involved in a crash if the driver can show clear evidence—such as dash‑cam or CCTV footage—that they were driving lawfully, while still allowing detention for serious crimes or medical confinement.

TransportationJustice and Judiciary

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Author · Representative

Ping Remulla
RepresentativeCavite, 7th District
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 338· Filed Jul 9, 2025
Defensive Driving Protection Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Jv Ejercito
HB 1657· Filed Jul 9, 2025
An Ac? Prohibiting the Detention of Motor Vehicle Drivers Who Are Involved in a Traffic Accident Who Provided Sufficient Proof of Their Defensive Driving, Amending for the Purpose Article 124 of the Revised Penal Code
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-07-30Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario
HB 3964· Filed Aug 26, 2025
An Act Defining Defensive Driving and Providing for the Protection of Motor Vehicle Drivers Involved in a Road Accident with Sufficient Proof of Their Defensive Driving
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2025-08-27Rep. Jesus "Bong" C. Suntay
HB 8690· Filed Mar 18, 2026
An Act Defining Defensive Driving and Providing for the Protection of Motor Vehicle Drivers Involved in a Road Accident with Sufficient Proof of Their Defensive Driving
Pending with the Committee on TRANSPORTATION since 2026-05-04Rep. Kenneth T. Gatchalian
SB 1924· Filed Mar 3, 2026
Defense Driving Act
Pending in the committeeSen. Erwin T. Tulfo

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HB00962 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch