‘Nearly half of traffic violators in Tabuk City are helmet-less riders (2,719 of 6,325 cases)’ - Police Major Acob, PNP- Kalinga

Tabuk City, Kalinga – Of the more than 6,000 traffic violations recorded in Tabuk City from January to June 2026, riding without a helmet emerged as the most common offense.

The mandatory use of helmets is not merely a traffic regulation but a critical safety measure proven to reduce the risk of serious head injuries and fatalities in road crashes.

Despite repeated reminders and enforcement efforts by authorities, non-compliance with the helmet law remains widespread, according to data presented by Police Major Acob of the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO) during the Kapehan sa Kapitolyo on Monday, June 22.

Records showed that a total of 6,235 traffic violations were documented in Tabuk City from January 1 to June 20, 2026.

Of the total, riding without a helmet topped the list with 2,719 cases, accounting for nearly half of all recorded violations during the period.

Driving without a driver's license ranked second with 774 cases, followed by failure to present an official receipt (OR) with 280 cases; no certificate of registration (CR), 224; expired registration, 161; failure to wear a seatbelt, 81; no plate number, 58; and expired driver's license, 12.

Other violations, including wearing slippers while driving, lack of side mirrors, seatbelt violations, and tampering with motor vehicle plates, accounted for 1,926 cases.

Acob said the figures reflect the KPPO's intensified traffic law enforcement efforts amid continuing concerns over road safety and motorists' compliance with existing traffic regulations.

The report also showed that 687 checkpoints were conducted across the city during the period.

Checkpoints were strategically established along major highways, intersections, and entry and exit points, including Dagupan, Bulanao, Appas, Rotunda, San Juan, Bulo, Dilag, Bacras, Cudal, Magsaysay, Laya, Calanan, and Lanna.

The KPPO, under the leadership of Provincial Director PCOL Gilbert Fati-ig, also maintained simultaneous checkpoints in support of the Balik-Eskwela program to help ensure public safety during the opening of classes.

Authorities said checkpoint operations and traffic law enforcement activities remain among the key measures being implemented to promote road safety and encourage motorists to comply with traffic laws.