(Bataan police chief Senior Supt. Marcelo Dayag places a Clean Rider sticker on a motorbike. Photo Courtesy of Bataan Police Provincial Office)
BALANGA CITY- Amid 88 shooting incidents involving suspects on motorcycles noted in recent months in Central Luzon, some 300 motorcycle riders attended recently the launch of the police’s Clean Rider campaign in Bataan province.
“At first, the objective was to minimize motorcycle-riding crimes but now, we want to completely eliminate it. This campaign really underscores the total elimination of crimes committed by motorcycle riding suspects and ensure safety and security of motorcycle riders,” Bataan police chief Senior Supt. Marcelo Dayag said.
The regional police in Camp Olivas has recorded a total of 88 shooting incidents perpetrated by motorbike-riding suspects in Central Luzon from October 2017 to last June. Records also showed about 295 cases of stolen motorcycles in the region were reported since last January.
“This is a stern move of the PNP to protect the Filipino people and to dismantle organized groups and those motorcycle-riding suspects,” Dayag said.
The participating riders were given free Clean Rider stickers which will serve as a proof that their motorcycles are now registered with the Philippine National Police (PNP).
“We encourage riders to get the stickers for free by applying at police stations in their city or municipality,” Dayag said.
Requirements include official receipt and certificate of registration of the motorcycle, driver’s license and other valid identification cards.
Before issuing a sticker, PNP will verify the motorcycle and the rider first for record, if any, of an existing violation or involvement in criminal activities.
The sticker holds security features which police officers can verify using a smartphone application that can reveal details and information about the rider and the motorcycle.
A similar activity was also held in other provinces and cities nationwide.
