THE provincial government of Bukidnon is set to implement stricter regulations for highway travel within its jurisdiction during major race events.
During Monday’s convocation program, Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque said he is delegating to the Provincial Legal Office, in coordination with the Provincial Legislative Board, the task of studying possible ordinances and other forms of regulations involving any form of vehicle or motorcycle race.
“I will issue an executive order that any form of race, or something that has become a form of race, be prohibited in our province,” he said.
Roque also noted that he received reports of accidents on the road during the BMW Owners Society of Saferiders (BOSS) event period, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, with one death reported on one of the circuits in Bukidnon.
On Monday, the municipality of Lantapan in Bukidnon also drafted a resolution banning the BOSS event within its territory. It cited the dangers posed by participating motorists.
Before the event period, the provincial government of Davao del Sur imposed an 80-kilometer per hour speed limit for riders participating in the event, warning that violators would be penalized.
The event is organized by the BOSS group, which annually holds the BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge nationwide.
In previous statements, BOSS organizers said they will abide by the laws and ordinances of every local government unit and that the event promotes safety and awareness for the motoring community.
In Mindanao, participants aim to complete 1,200 kilometers in 24 hours. The Land Transportation Office was reported to have summoned event organizers. (PNA)
