Road Guide for Speed Limits in the Philippines

There's a logic to the presence of posted speed restrictions. Just like in other nations, the speed limits in the Philippines vary by region, so it's important to do some research before hitting the road. If you don't, you can receive a citation for going too fast or find a surprise violation present in your mailbox.

Depending on how fast you were traveling and where you were speeding, you may lose your driver's license, be required to attend a number of seminars, or get a hefty fine.

However, you must already realize that the roads in the Philippines are not all the same. What's more, many of these roads do not even have posted speed limits. We won't be shocked if some of you are uncertain as to the maximum speed at which your car is capable of traveling, especially if you just moved into your brand-new, house and lot in the Philippines investment from Lumina Homes.

In order to help you out in your new home venture, we have come up with this comprehensive guide about the different speed limits set that you may need to follow on various Philippine roads.

What is the speed limit in the Philippines according to law?

Even while speed restrictions might vary depending on the sort of road you're on, they're all grounded in the same legislation.

In accordance with RA 4136's Section 35, motorists must drive the same with due care and diligence, at a speed not greater than is rational and suitable, taking into account again for traffic, the width of the highway, and any numerous different circumstances after which. This law also states that no person shall continue driving any motorized vehicle on a highway at such a speed to endanger the life and possessions of any individual nor at a speed greater than will permit him to do so safely.

Under this rule, motorists and motorcyclists are restricted to no more than 80 kilometers per hour (kph) on rural roads that are free of blind bends and are not immediately next to any homes. When sharing the road with trucks and buses, the maximum speed limit will be reduced to 50 kilometers per hour.

Allowable Speed Limits on PH Roads

In accordance with Republic Act 4136, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have published an official guide that serves as a general rule of thumb for Philippines speed limits. Because of this, you may safely maintain the appropriate speed restriction even if you don't see speed limit signs but are familiar with the kind of route you're on:

For roads in the country that aren't surrounded by houses and don't have any blind spots

Public or private vehicles/motorcycles: 80 kph

Trucks and buses: 50 kph

In defined areas, such as "through streets" or boulevards, where there is no traffic and no "blind corners."

Public or private vehicles/motorcycles: 40 kph

Trucks and buses: 30 kph

Not specifically labeled as "through streets," but has low-traffic residential streets of a city or town

Public or private vehicles/motorcycles: 30 kph

Trucks and buses: 30 kph

Through congested areas, around blind curves, through school zones, when passing stopped cars, or in a similar hazardous situation

Public or private vehicles/motorcycles: 20 kph

Trucks and buses: 20 kph

Own Speed Limits for Expressways

Although expressways in the Philippines has speed limit sign to guide motorists, it's still important to take note of them. The following are the maximum allowed speeds on expressways as of the year 2021:

For cars and 400cc motorcycles

The maximum speed limit is at 100 kph except on Skyway Stage 3.

For trucks and buses

The maximum speed limit is at 80 kph except on SCTEX and TPLEX.

On NAIAX and Skyway Stage 3

The maximum speed limit is 60 kph.

On the other hand, the minimum speed limit for all vehicles on Expressways is 60 kph.

Speed Limitations on Highways according to PH traffic laws

The highway system in the Philippines is split into two distinct categories: major highways and small highways. Depending on where you are, the speed restrictions on these two roads may be the same or quite similar.

The maximum allowed speed for cars and motorcycles on all radial and circumferential roads is 60 kilometers per hour, and 50 kph for trucks and buses. Below are the highways that are under this speed enforcement:

Circumferential Roads

• C1 - Recto Avenue
• C2 - President Quirino Avenue
• C3 - Araneta Avenue
• C4 - EDSA
• C5 - C.P. Garcia Avenue
• C6 - Southeast Metro Manila Expressway

Radial Roads

• R1 - Roxas Boulevard
• R2 - Taft Avenue
• R4 - Shaw Boulevard
• R5 - Ortigas Avenue
• R6 - Magsaysay Boulevard/Aurora Boulevard
• R7 - Quezon Avenue/Commonwealth Avenue
• R8 - A. Bonifacio Avenue
• R9 - Rizal Avenue
• R10 - Del Pan/Marcos Highway/MacArthur Highway

Exceptions from Republic Act No. 4136 Speed Limits Traffic Code

RA 4136 specifies a few situations in which this law is exempted. The following is a list of them:

• A doctor who is responding to an emergency, he or his driver will be exempted from this law.
• The operator of a medically-equipped vehicle (an ambulance) transporting patients to and from a scene of an accident or other emergency.
• Any motorist transporting a wounded or sick person to a medical facility.
• The person operating a military vehicle (Armed Forces) on official business during times of unrest, uprising, or invasion.
• A vehicle's driver while he or his passengers are on the trail of a criminal.
• A law enforcement officer who is attempting to catch up to a speeding motorist.
• Any fire department employee who is operating a fire department vehicle on duty is exempt from this rule, so long as they don't abuse their privilege by engaging in unsafe or excessively rapid driving.

Speed Limit Violation Penalties

Local government units, expressways, and other agencies that may catch you for speeding may each have their own fines and costs for doing so. Listed here is the LTO's official roster.

• 1st offense: Php 2, 000
• 2nd offense: Php 3,000 fine and a 3-month driver’s license suspension
• 3rd offense: Php 10, 000 fine and a minimum of 6-month driver’s license suspension
• 4th offense: Revocation of driver’s license

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