HB 1657
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 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
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The Defensive Driving Act of 2025 would stop police from detaining drivers involved in a crash if the driver can show video proof that they were not breaking traffic rules, while still allowing the driver to be held civilly or criminally liable.
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HB01657 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch