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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tvs king vs tricycle

TVS King Deluxe Three Wheeler Vs Tricycle: Part I

When Tricycle drivers talk to us about Tuk Tuks they often ask why they should spend so much more on a TVS King three-wheeler than they would for a tricycle. The TVS has so many advantages over a tricycle which makes it difficult to know where to start. Customer Service For years the tricycle has […]

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Tuk Tuk Registration It Should not be Motorcycle with Sidecar? Must Read

Tuk Tuk Registration in the Philippines We have believed for a long time that registering a Tuk Tuk, TVS King, Bajaj RE or Piaggio Ape as a Motorcycle with sidecar can not be right as it is clearly registering it as something it is not. We then came across this article in Carmudi Insider, in

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Fact Check: Philippines Tricycles meet EURO 3 or 4 Emission Standards the Truth

Philippines Tricycles meet EURO 3 or 4 Emission Standards we check the facts. Claim: Philippines Tricycles emissions meet Euro 3 or 4 standards. We have heard the claim many times that new tricycles in the Philippines meet Euro 3 or Euro 4 Emission Standards. First, we must make it clear that when we talk about

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Fact Check – Claim All Vehicles with Three Wheels are Tricycles

Claim All Vehicles with Three Wheels are Tricycles – False In the Philippines people often tell you that all vehicles with 3 wheels are tricycles and not cars because cars have four wheels. We fact check this claim. Cars have four wheels At the time of publishing this, there are 46 companies in the world

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Valenzuela City Private Tuk Tuk Drivers and the Law

If you drive a TVS King, Piaggio Ape or a Bajaj RE and you have ever thought about heading north from Manila you are probably aware of the problems drivers of the above vehicles have had with traffic enforcers in Valenzuela City. We are pleased to announce that we have found evidence that the traffic

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Bajaj RE National Highways 3 Wheelers on Philippines Roads

The subject of Bajaj RE National Highways is a very disputed one. The question of where you can use the Bajaj RE, Piaggio Ape and the TVS King keep coming up so we decided it is time to look at this again. Local Government Units (LGU), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and

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Wind Cowling for the Bajaj RE Wind Deflector Review A Great Idea

Wind Cowling for the Bajaj RE simple cooling idea The wind cowling for the Bajaj RE is a very simple cooling method for the driver of the Bajaj RE. The wind cowling is more of a wind deflector as it deflects air from outside onto the driver of the Tuk Tuk. The idea of the

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The Iconic Three-Wheeler that was a James Bond Car was not a Bajaj

In the article “Bajaj RE is a James Bond Car,” I made an error as I incorrectly believed the auto-rickshaw used in James Bond movie Octopussy was a Bajaj RE it has now come to my attention that this is not the case. After doing some further research, I discovered that the auto-rickshaw used in

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Are LTO Registering Three Wheelers Correctly? Understanding the Classification of Bajaj RE, Piaggio Ape, and TVS King

Are LTO Registering Three Wheelers Correctly? LTO have started to register three wheelers such as the Bajaj RE and the Piaggio Ape as Motorcycle with sidecars. Is this the correct way of registering three wheelers? When the Piaggio Ape and the Bajaj RE were first introduced to the Philippines LTO registered them as Non-Conventional Motorcycle

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