Driving without lights? SAICT - DOTr

Road safety is a shared responsibility.. even simple things like turning on your headlights at night.
Watch as the SAICT, under DOTr, try to bring some order to the road.

[@pransis]

Some of these people will say, it's bright enough on the street, I don't needto turn on my headlights. Cool tip for you guys: Those headlights are not just for you to see during the night, but it's more for the OTHER motorists to see you.

[@GadgetAddict]

That's actually something I've discussed with many riders before. Because they said they can see just fine. They didn't realize that just because they can see okay, doesn't mean everyone else will be able to see THEM. Especially those sitting behind a big piece of glass - even worse if it's tinted. I have no idea how some people can see through their windscreen at night. Maybe that's why they drive around blinding everyone with their high-beams.

[@caelestigladii]

So true. Even with untinted windows, it’s hard to see vehicles in the side/rearview mirror at night even on moderately lit roads.

[@HokageNarsRider]

Those persons doesnt have any rights to have drivers license.. there reasons are need for psychiatric evaluations..

[@happygoth09]

This is true! Nakaencounter ako sa Cavite nakapatay headlights niya eh Cavite yon syempre andami parin daan duon na walang ilaw nagulat nalang ako may kotse pala buti nalang nag-ingat talaga ako sa pagliko

[@garybomvlogs4831]

exactly!

[@evoGage]

This is incredible. Turning lights on when it's dark is second nature. Some people just boggles my mind!

[@AresGutierrezMCDRMMPSA]

many drivers have this bizarre belief that they would "save" energy by switching off their headlights

[@zenn2237]

I wonder why people get angry at the wrong people a lot of times. Sure that was inconvenient for the passengers but it's not he enforcers fault rather the fault falls to the bus operator and driver for conning you. No one is and should not be above the law, not even commuters Off topic. This is the 1st time I have seen your videos on 4k and I must say it's pretty damn good to watch. Much clearer at videos looks much smoother

[@joeypahati3126]

Nearly collided with a 10 Wheeler doing the exact same thing and the driver was adamant that I failed to notice the truck's presence.

[@user-mg2uh8np6c]

Great! You operated on macapal blvd. Try stationing at Macapagal cor EDSA

[@roughroadrunner88]

Thanks for your service

[@paengtv5977]

Most of the jeepney the have route bagong silang sm fairview are not turning on their headlight at night

[@bentot45]

👍😸 thank you for your vlogs, it helps spread awareness. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Always turn your lights on. It's simply a part of driving safety and preventive measures while on the road.

[@JorgedelasAlas]

That's why DRLs should be standard features.

[@rdpacis7822]

Can you tell me the camera you're using? It's quite clear!

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Jeepney and so many do it all the time in PH. Its crazy. On a side note, here in Cambodia you will get a ticket for using your lights in the daytime (regardless of your opinion about safety)

[@gottem5143]

Isa sa mga nakakainis na nakaugalian kasi ng mga Pilipino na bumaba sa "pinakamalapit" eh. Yung tipong kung pwede sa tapat ng bahay/office/etc dun na lang. Parang hindi na maaalis sa sistema ng karamihan sa napakatagal na nakasanayan.

[@deicidium1887]

Sila din sigurado yung nagrereklamo sa edsa carousel at gusto ibalik yung dati kasi "mahirap" sumakay/bumaba. Dapat kasi talaga hinuhuli din yung mga pasahero na pasaway eh.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

I have seen jeepneys stop three or more times every 50 meters to let some passengers off. Filipinos do not want to walk at all if they can help it.

[@skeeboc638]

Finally, sana maging normal ng iflag nila mga "normal" road law tulad w/o headlights.

[@sebyo7650]

When I was vacationing in Cebu, I ask a local person why they don't turn on their lights at night. She said that they are "mag titipid sa kuryente".

[@35nanz]

I'm not sure if Taguig especially the main road in front of their municipal building can be operated by MMDA. Many jeepneys don't turn on their headlights and the traffic enforcers there just let them drive at night without a light.

[@epichtsworks]

I suggest you expose those jeepneys along shaw boulevard....I don't think you'll see one with their headlights on during the night hehe

[@trazontm2009]

can they replace the safety vest withmore seeing the dark material....

[@chrisstanners2691]

It's about time. Too many drive with no lights

[@francissalazar67]

How about counterflow at the back of Sun Residences near Welcome rotunda?

[@MelCollantes]

Good job sir

[@vandrickjann]

@gadgetadict - can you also notice the roads? I hope they can fix the road especially at major roads.

[@GadgetAddict]

Sure, I've made videos about dpwh road repairs and maintenance before. But obviously that's really under dpwh, not enforcement agencies.

[@ren3059]

Pano tayo aasenso nyan kung simpleng rules di magawa

[@karlpatricksantelices3199]

number one offenders ng no lights on... Jeepneys!!!

[@Geoduck.]

This is so very common within the Island of Cebu. Frankly I don't understand why many Filipinos drive at night without their lights on. So very dangerous.

[@edgardelacuadra]

Dito sa padre faura kau mag checkpoint maraming jeep walang ilaw😊

[@raymonde4272]

The commuters trying to argue with the enforcers about having to go to the terminal to be picked up or dropped off. If you have time to Talk, you have time to Walk.

[@ars8083]

sana hulihin din ang mga color white ang tail lights

[@reynaldoflores4522]

6:00 Mr. Addict, did those passengers get a refund from the driver on their fares ? It seems that it should only be fair.

[@GadgetAddict]

From what I saw, they were given refunds. As to whether they got the full amount, or just partial, I'm not sure.

[@doomguy2000]

There are even countries that's illegal to turn off the headlights. I hate people that does not use head/tail lights.

[@cdrking-tj8tn]

Genuine question po, what if someone used the bus lane because they are in an emergency? Like someone is in labor or having a seizure? Is that allowed? Will the officers provide escort to the hospital? (Genuinely curious lang po). Thank you po

[@akosiolram]

When will MMDA start to aprehend Jeepneys with Very Loud Pipes, and tricycle too.. or that law only applies on single Motorcycles?

[@gpaje]

I can see the whole "saving energy/battery" mentality is still live and present in the PH. I can understand old Jeepneys with very questionable alternator systems, but modern vehicles doing this? I saw it all the time, people waiting until really late and dark before turning on their headlights. Same myth as putting up your wipers blades.

[@chrisk7118]

Low iq behaviour

[@alincalcity]

Hello, love the content and I just subscribed. I've traveled around the world and have seen many countries around the world. It's a shame that people of the Philippines don't want to follow the rules. I noticed the less developed 3rd world countries behave in this manner. In order for the Philippines to improve and get out of this current reality and move forward as a developed 1st world country, they all need to follow the rules and laws. I can give you a perfect example. Japan was decimated during world war 2. Look at how far that country has come. Tokyo is so modern, clean and just about everyone follows the rules. The problem with the Philippines is that everyone has behaved in this manner for so long that they are just used to it. It's a shame, because there is so much potential to make the Philippines a great place. Especially with how hard working and friendly the Filipinos are!

[@user-kd3oo8oe5u]

does I-ACT also flag down vehicles installing aftermarket lights without proper alignment and those FORTUNER/MONTERO lights?

[@GadgetAddict]

Personally I've not seen anyone flag down something like that, whether it's mmda, iact, hpg, LTO. But I agree it's a problem. It's weird when people have nice cars but they paid for a budget install of projector headlights which aren't even aligned properly 🤷 You'd think that kind of thing would be noticed during registration, but when you see some of the stuff that slips through 🤷🤷

[@agentsixtynine]

new models of vehicles equipped with AHO. always on headlight

[@kagsam]

Sana sa susunod patabihin nila ang sasakyan na hinuhuli nila, para naman di nakakasagabal sa iba sasakyan…👌

[@Blitzmzx]

MMDA should also apprehend people using too bright lights (or people using unnecessary high beam). It’s a hazard to the opposite lane and cause visual obstruction to the opposite lane.

[@lmo304611]

There should now be a traffic cameras to take pictures of those not following traffic rules and just send the infringement notice to the registered owners to pay the fines plus any applicable demerit points with the LTO advised when payment of fines not made on due date.

[@DopeyDopes]

Good evening!

[@GadgetAddict]

Good evening :) A late operation for SAICT 😅

[@pampasco]

‘No headlights’ is as bad as using ‘blinding headlights’. Why don’t they apprehend them too? Several motorbikes with their headlights on high passed by and none were stopped to have them dim their lights.

[@raymundamansec]

Starliner loads passengers until you can't breathe anymore 😅😂

[@reynaldoflores4522]

" Always room for one more ". 😊

[@yoshuavillar]

Id understand it a bit if some these violators had their parklights on. I do that sometimes, during long stops I would put out my headlights just so it wont glare lower vehicles in front of me. But man some these catches totally had their lights off. You would really have to ask yourself if common sense is even common anymore smh

[@biboy07]

ang dilim ng site gadget sana magkaroon man lang ng street lights sa area na yan!!!

[@reynaldoflores4522]

That's what your headlights are for.

[@benjierosales450]

They should also flag down those that have headlights that are too bright. Oftentimes, those are also wrongly installed

[@h2obig1]

Passenger be like ahaha Good for you :)

[@nwced]

It's like they are afraid of burning out their light bulbs. I've even seen where motorcycles have a switch to cut off their running lights

[@emopeterparker226]

Imagine not having your lights on your motorcycle. 😂

[@jserenity]

Its really annoying that they dont turn on the lights. Its really hard to see

[@reynaldoflores4522]

It's even more annoying if they suddenly just flick on their highbeams, blinding oncoming motorists.

[@filemonyumul8168]

Yung mga namamasada, kaya nakapatay headlight, para mabasa yung karatola. Nagkukunwari pa kayong di nyo alam. Paano malalalaman ng pasahero kung saan ang biyahe kung di mabasa karatola dahil sa silaw ng headlight?

[@okkinromero1503]

sa enforcer tlga nagalit. only in the PH

[@anobayantv]

Law Enforcement should make this a daily basis. Many motorists are traffic violators.

[@carlo69440]

Base on studys worst traffic in the whole world non other than the philippines. I think there are no changes coz theyre not pin pointing the problem. It must be first start to all govt. Agency to cooperate each other not to put each other entitled.

[@SunshineCityDude]

I have actually heard that many Filipino do not turn on their lights because they think they use use petrol. 😅

[@arttheseven5526]

Wala ba nagchecheck ng mga bus dun sa PITX mismo?

[@johnfredrickmcruz3258]

dapat sa PITX palang nag check na sila

[@GadgetAddict]

That's a provincial bus, from Lawton to Tagaytay. I think every bus that goes into PITX has to be registered with them, and have a RFID.

[@ronneilsy1650]

I'm hoping I-Act will also apprehend those who are always in high beam and won't dip their headlights, as they may cause accidents as they dazzle other motorists

[@jojomarcelo781]

Maraming Jeep tricycle walang ilaw sa gabi

[@pinoyako5062]

minsan talaga makakalimutan mo talagang i on ang headlights dahil sa liwanag ng kalsada

[@eddonpaulmarano6365]

JEEP ANG LAGING GANYAN. SA EDSA KAYO MALAMANG HALOS LAHAT NG JEEP MAHUHULI HAHAHAHA

[@robrig55]

Most jeeps turn off their headlights unless they dont need to flash you

[@raymondvincentcayetano4780]

Kaya daw ung iba pumapasook sa buslane ay dahil umiiwas sa mga hugas windshield boys na kasabwat daw ng mga trapik enforcers kasi hindi daw sinisita. Yun daw yun dahilan wala ako magagawa kung ganun sinabi bg ibang tao o driver, nag express lang ng sama ng loob nila. Tandaan mo daw yern 🤗

[@leon_9114]

Commuters when law enforcers don't do their job : galit Commuters when law enforcers DO their job: galit pa din. Some of you are the problem 🤦

[@GadgetAddict]

I really think it's a misplaced anger. I think enforcers generally give a lot of extra patience when people get angry under those circumstances, because it's understandable that you will be upset when you've had a long day and you're just trying to get home, and then your trip got interrupted. It's not the fault of the enforcers, but they bear the brunt of that anger. I still remember when the MMDA asked LTO to suspend thousands of bus drivers licenses, because they'd racked up so many violations - and I think many of them, if not most of them, were never paid. LTO suspended the licenses of those bus drivers that had over 100 violations. But the problem is, those same drivers that had suspended licenses, were getting caught with new violations, even though they're not allowed on the road. That meant they're driving with an invalid license, and the bus is subject to impounding. Of course the commuters got angry at enforcers, instead of the bus driver who knows his license is suspended, or the bus operator who also knows. Hopefully if people can watch things like this, and get a better understanding of how these things go, they might understand better in the long run, and perhaps take it a little easier on the enforcers doing their job.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Sometimes drivers don't turn on their headlights because they want to conserve battery power. It's idiotic, but a lot of jeepney and taxi drivers have this habit .

[@ashkevron23]

Maling pagtitipid, ika nga

[@karlluigi1987]

sometimes people just forget that they didn't turn on the lights, when they came from a very bright area, thinking that their lights are already on, and suddenly just notice that it's off, when they pass by a dark area, but if they already are in a dark area, and still haven't turn on their lights, then it's already intentional.

[@emmanuelandaya9848]

Not having enough enforcers to apprehend violators is nit n acceptable reason. The operations being conducted are obviously moneymakers / cash cows for the LTO and the agency can very well afford hiring more enforcers.

[@ronaldyulee]

hi gadget addict... next time look for busted tail or brake lights too...

[@GadgetAddict]

That's a common problem with the jeeps, unfortunately. I often see a LOT of them driving around with non-working brake lights.

[@RicoRico1982]

Phaseout old taxi..

[@ernestodelapena1341]

Sana hulihin din ang may yellow head light at yellow fog light maskit sa Mata.

[@tastybread12345]

Well, that one infuriated passenger has a point, he just wants to go home from a hard day of work.. But it is for their safety too.. The franchise should be legit or else they wont be covered on hosp expenses if the bus has gone into an accident

[@reynaldoflores4522]

Did those passengers get a refund on their fares ?

[@georgeallen7667]

They believe your headlights turned on cause you to get worse gas mileage.

[@PEnZKE99]

Im hoping those angry passenger are not angry at the officer🤣 if they are then they are nuts and undiscipline

[@rupertojrmallanao221]

That happened with me i was in a very lit road.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

At least keep your parklights on.

[@shoutucker3726]

kaumay.

[@marist17]

napakaraming jeep na walang headlights di nyo mahuli huli

[@carlom5002]

that's the result of decades of neglect when it comes to discipline. people got spoiled doing whatever they want. it will take decades to undo this thinking but we have to start somewhere/sometime. penalties should hit hard and fast. otherwise, di rin matututo mga tao.

[@martindennisgarcia684]

To the person shouting at the enforcers, why not blame the driver and the bus company he works for because of their incompetence?

[@manuelcamomot5152]

They know better.

[@JorgedelasAlas]

NCAP is the answer!

[@GadgetAddict]

That's why many operators got angry with NCAP. Before, their drivers would beg the enforcer not to issue a ticket, or just drive away whenever an enforcer tried to approach them. But under NCAP, they were getting hit with all of their violations. They were shocked that they were suddenly being held responsible for the bad habits that they'd grown accustomed to. It's ironic that many professional drivers are held to the lowest of standards. When in fact it should be the other way around.

[@JorgedelasAlas]

@@GadgetAddict NCAP is far from perfect, but there should be a way to implement/enforce NCAP where road signs are clear and unambiguous; and road conditions are optimal.

[@GadgetAddict]

@@JorgedelasAlas mmda operated their NCAP for several years without any problems. So it's certainly doable. In fact they weren't even a respondent in thag Supreme Court case. It was filed against the LGUs that started doing their own NCAP.

[@jumarko2022]

dapat impounded mga 4wheel na tamad sa headlight

[@hortn123]

Mha nagtitipid

[@bbrauer5]

Do they ever use plain clothes enforcers to catch buses dropped off passengers illegally?

[@rice6682]

😂complaining about the volume of traffic enforcers, is that a joke? He better complain on those politicians who are targeting mmda or other traffic enforcement agencies. Those politicians are responsible for the budget of those agencies. If those politicians get checked, they flare up and threaten their budget. And who's getting affected? Of course public commuters. Im sorry i dont want to be political but i have to mention it.

[@dariusbautistachopper]

Some people are so dumb, the reason I go to terminals is so... I can get at seat Ano Tatayo kayo SA gilid nang kalsada, tapos Tatayo pa sa loob na nang bus Kasi walang upoan 🤤 duuuuuuuh...

[@lowbell845]

marami out of line bus

[@martingrefalde1822]

Yan reckless driving

[@TheRaginCajun6]

I can't stand people who drive without their headlights. It's literally the law. People do that all the time her win Cebu as well as not even having lights on the back and the street lights here are just those cheap solar lights. I've almost had accidents with a few people because they didn't have their lights on. All penalties should be raised 5x so that people will obey the rules. Those people that are yelling at the enforcers should be yelling at the bus driver. Typically poor minded attitude. One of those reasons the enforcers have to do their jobs because of people with attitudes like that. Blaming everyone else except the person who actually breaks the rules.

[@Egl0929]

Dami tlagang Talipandas at Tolongges, tsk, tsk

[@bobbysanandres535]

Nasan na yung boss mo

[@mod77777]

I also does that unintentionally l thought my lights are on, and l did NOT notice that because it is quite bright outside too so many lights are on car lights streets lights. But if l will notice that my lights are NOT on l also turn it on no harm done no pun intended.

[@GadgetAddict]

I guess that's why it's pretty much becoming a standard now, that vehicles will turn the lights on automatically. In fact, you can even look at the "Mandatory Automatic Headlights On for Motorcycles Act" - requiring manufacturers to include that for every motorcycle.

[@eddweird]

bovo driver + bovo passenger

[@shintapeterson10]

Drivers aren't turning ON their headlights coz they are so broke, they are practicing cost saving ways.

[@tonytmi8678]

Soooo many stupid drivers?!?