A Ray

The Author's extensive experience in driving, coupled with their comprehensive knowledge of the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, makes them exceptionally well-versed in road regulations and practices. With over 30 years as a professional Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver, accumulating over 5 million kilometers on the road, they possess a wealth of practical understanding in navigating various driving conditions and scenarios. As signatories to the Vienna Convention, the countries where The Author has driven, including the Philippines, adhere to the same set of rules and regulations. This common legal framework ensures consistency in road governance across these nations, enabling The Author to apply their knowledge and experience seamlessly across different regions. Moreover, The Author's participation in various driving courses, such as safe driving, defensive driving, advanced driving, and fuel-saving techniques, has further enhanced their expertise. This comprehensive training equips them with specialized knowledge and skills to ensure a high level of competence and safety on the road, while also aligning with the principles outlined in the Vienna Conventions. In addition to their driving experience, The Author's dedicated research spanning four years on the laws pertaining to Three-Wheelers in the Philippines demonstrates their commitment to understanding and promoting road safety within the specific context of the  Philippines. This focused exploration allows them to stay up-to-date with any unique regulations or considerations that may exist alongside the overarching principles established by the Vienna Conventions. Overall, The Author's extensive driving experience, combined with their comprehensive knowledge of the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic and the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, positions them as an authority in road regulations and safety. Their expertise and dedication make them invaluable in promoting responsible and informed driving practices, both locally in the Philippines and across countries that share the same legal framework.

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badal three wheeled car

SAIL Badal India’s First Three-Wheeled Car

The Badal is regarded as India’s first three-wheeled car. Some might dispute this as there were three-wheelers being built in India before 1974, however, none of them were Indian. The SAIL Badal is regarded as India’s Reliant Robin but the truth is it was an improvement on the Britain’s most famous three-wheeled car. Sunrise Automotive […]

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TVS Kargo Box Van at Tuk Tuk 3-Wheelers

The TVS Kargo Box Van is ideal for courier work such as Lazada, grocery deliveries, food delivers, it would be perfect for a supermarket that is looking to do online delivery, or for a wholesaler that delivers to sari sari stores. The 200cc 4 stroke gasoline engine provides plenty of power. The TVS Kargo Box

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TVS Kargo Pickup (Open Tray) the Perfect Small Cargo Carrier

The TVS Kargo Pickup which is the cargo carrier of the TVS King is now available from Tuk Tuk 3-Wheelers, KM 29 Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Salitran 2, Dasmariñas, Cavite. Opposite Honda Cars Phone: 09515506787 or 09772336962. The price of the pickup version which is known as the open tray version is P210,000. TVS Kargo Pickup an Ideal Delivery Truck

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Letter to Traffic Management Unit after Enforcers Stop Tuk Tuk

After having a problem because Enforcers Stop Tuk Tuk thinking all three-wheelers are tricycles I wrote this letter to the concerned Traffic Management Unit. Dear SirWhen travelling in my Bajaj RE I was apprehended by your traffic enforcers. From spending the last 2 years researching the laws on three-wheelers I believe the stop was incorrect

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DILG Ban on National Highways Should have Prohibitory Road Signs

Any Ban on National Highways or any other road should have prohibited road signs to inform the driver according to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The Philippines is a Contracting party to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals was ratified by Presidential

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Jeepney killing people, Enforcers Apprehend Tuk Tuks

Yesterday a Jeepney killed a 14-year-old boy and injured 7 other students. Last month a Jeepney in Pasig City had an accident and 10 people were hurt. Jeepney Deaths Google News shows how common this is with headlines like. 6 killed, 18 injured in Albay Jeepney accident 1 dead, 21 injured in jeepney accident in

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Obstruction law do not Drive your Tuk Tuk Slowly

No, we are not telling you to speed or drive in a dangerous way, we are telling you to make sure they have no grounds to charge you under the Obstruction law Philippines. In Puerto Princesa they have been apprehending tricycles on the national highway and charging them with obstruction. It is very interesting that

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DILG Tricycle Ban does not apply to Tuk Tuks

Did you know that under the law the DILG Tricycle Ban does not apply to three-wheelers? Yet again Tuk Tuk groups on Facebook are full of posts about tuk-tuks being banned from national highways. This simply is not true and is fuelled by people that do not understand what a tricycle is. DILG Tricycle Ban

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Allard Clipper proves Three-Wheelers are Cars

If anything proves three-wheelers are cars, not tricycles it has to be the Allard Clipper Three-Wheeler. The reason this strange looking little car proves it is it holds four records in the car world. Allard Motor Company Limited had been building cars in Clapham South London since 1945 most well known of these cars was

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Aermacchi Macchi MB1 Three-Wheeler Truck

Aermacchi Macchi MB1 Production of the Three-Wheeler Truck Aermacchi like Piaggio was an Italian aircraft manufacturer, that at the end of WWII decided to start building a Three-Wheeler Truck. Also like Piaggio, they decided to go with a three-wheeler. Production started on the Aermacchi Macchi in 1947 and carried on until the 1970s. However, production

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How Tuk Tuk Tourism Giving a Huge Boost the Economy in Sri Lanka and India

Both India and Sri Lanka are seeing a huge boost in Tuk Tuk tourism as people from all over the world flock to their countries to experience the Tuk Tuk. Tourists seem to love Tuk Tuks so much that they are prepared to spend thousands of dollars on Tuk Tuk adventures in Sri Lanka and

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Enforcers Tricycle Ban: Why do Enforcers not understand the Law

Enforcers Tricycle Ban Why Don’t they understand it? Enforcers, LGUs, LTO, MMDA and even owners of three-wheelers seem to not understand the law when it comes to the tricycle ban. You might think a tricycle is not allowed on national highways but it is not that simple because the law clearly states what a tricycle

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Does the Tricycle Ban Apply to Lazada Three-Wheeler Drivers?

Does the Tricycle ban apply to Lazada Three-Wheeler Drivers or other delivery drivers using three-wheelers? The simple answer is no, the tricycle ban on national highways does not apply to Lazada drivers. Why does it not apply to Lazada Three-Wheeler Drivers? The law that bans tricycles from national highways comes under the Department of the

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Does the Tricycle Ban Include Private Owners of Tuk Tuks? Fact Check

Many private owners of the Bajaj RE, TVS King and Piaggio Ape are being stopped and ticketed by enforcers for driving a tricycle on the national highway under the Tricycle Ban. First, we should make it clear that when we talk about a private owner we are talking about a person that uses their tuk

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Open Letter to LTO Regarding False Information on Three-Wheeler Registration

Open Letter to LTO regarding three-wheeler registration Dear LTO It has come to our attention that false information is being added to the certificate of registration (CR) of Indian designed three-wheeled vehicles such as the Bajaj RE and the Piaggio Ape. Firstly we would like to ask if it is legal for false information to

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