The controversial Doble Plaka Law has been officially scrapped following the signing of Republic Act 12209. The law aimed to eliminate the implementation of the Doble Plaka requirement, which mandated larger, readable, and color-coded plates for motorcycles.
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino and Senator JV Ejercito welcomed the signing of RA 12209, calling it a significant legislative development that benefits millions of Filipino motorists.
Under the repealed law, motorcycle riders would have faced stricter regulations on plate visibility and design. Additionally, they were subject to heavy fines if they failed to comply. With the enactment of RA 12209, these penalties will now be reduced.
Senator Ejercito called the law’s abolition a “major victory,” citing that it could help resolve the country’s long-standing backlog of motorcycle plate numbers, which has affected millions of vehicle owners.
Senator Tolentino echoed the sentiment, describing RA 12209 as a meaningful legacy of the 19th Congress.
The Doble Plaka Law had faced criticism since its proposal, with various motorcycle groups opposing it due to cost and practicality concerns. With RA 12209 now in effect, advocates hope this will streamline the country’s vehicle registration and reduce the burden on ordinary riders.
