Car/SUV, Moped-Scooter, Pedal Bicycle and High Speed Sports Motorcycles and Road Safety in Cebu, Philippines
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Moped-Scooter are very popular to rent in Cebu you’ll see them all over Cebu City, Cebu islands and urban areas
Car/SUV, Moped-Scooter, Pedal Bicycle and High Speed Sports Motorcycles Safety in Cebu, Philippines
Always where a safety helmet on both moped-scooter and pedal bicycles, carry a form of ID while on motorcycle, because there may be sudden police check-points in addition to local government Brgy officials. You may be fined or have the moped-scooter impounded for failing to wear a safety helmet, inadequate footwear like beach sandals, overloaded, including more than one passenger or young child and baby, have false or improper paperwork. Never be tempted to ride, or except a ride if you or the driver are under the influence of alcohol or without a license. There are many serious accidents in Cebu and the Philippines caused by drivers speeding, being intoxicated, especially late night on weekends, holidays and festivals
Accident Prone Roads and Bridges in Cebu
Many roads in Cebu are prone to accidents, especially roads leading to higher elevations. Take extra care on the main route heading south of Cebu City, immediately after Carcar City Roundabout while heading south west on the Carcar – Barilli Rd, this stretch of road is a known accident prone area with many blind corners and winding roads. Take extra care on the winding roads heading to Tops Lookout and on all roads into Balamban, especially in Bygy. (village) Gaas via the scenic trans-central highway
Take extra care leading to main bridges in Cebu, where more serious accidents often occur on the 2 main bridges connecting Lapu-Lapu and Mactan Island to Cebu City. There is usually a build-up of congested traffic leading to Marcelo Fernan Bridge and Sergio Osmeña Bridge, and the majority of serious road and bridge accidents in Cebu are caused by or involve motorcycles, buses, taxis, dump trucks, container trucks and agricultural trucks.
The new Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Bridge (CCLEX), will improve the traffic flow in and out of Cebu City, and is expected to improve traffic management and bridge accidents
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Serious accidents caused by drink driving, are a common occurrence in Cebu, Philippines, especially by younger drivers or inexperienced drivers, the driving standards in Cebu, Philippines is relatively poor or undisciplined, and accidents are more often caused by moped-scooter, illegal drag racing, buses, and Jeepney accidents, that’s why it’s imperative you have sufficient travel insurance
There are ongoing road works all over Cebu and the Philippines, especially on main roads leading to bridges. Many road works in Cebu are deep evacuation-construction, with uneven surfaces and sudden stop signs. You may not notice the stop signs, the signs may have inadequate flashlights or be poorly positioned.
Be cautious when attempting to overtake traffic, take extra care during congested traffic conditions, night-time and adverse weather conditions. Always make your self aware of incoming and side traffic, especially speeding moped-scooter, buses, Jeepney and wide vehicles, because the driver may not immediately notice you, especially on blind corners, slow down and always pay attention if not familiar with the roads and area. While driving on most roads in Cebu, you may notice cats, dogs and other livestock casually walking close to the the main road, you should take extra care or slowdown because it’s hazardous and often causes many accidents in Cebu, especially if your not paying attention either side of the road
Motorcycle-Scooter Ride for Hire, Habal – Habal (Unregulated Paid Ride)
Filipinos use motorcycle-scooter ride for hire, Habal – Habal, because it’s fast and cheap and you’ll see them all over Cebu touting for business, they will carry up to 2 passengers, The Cebu Tourist should generally avoid this type of paid hire in Cebu, because it’s unregulated and have no set tariff, you can be easily be overcharge for what is only a short journey if your not familiar with the route
If you do decide to ride a Habal – Habal in Cebu the estimted fare for 5km or 3 miles is estimated at ₱120.00, for a very short journey of less than 1 mile should cost no more than ₱40.00, although prices will vary depending on the traffic congestion or route
App based Habal – Habal for hire in Cebu by Angkas seem to be more appealing to hire and especially for The Cebu Tourist, since the price is fixed, and you’ll be aware of the price before you ride, it is however somewhat vague if you can call Angkas in Cebu officially regulated and licensed, since the Cebu government have not officially approved or issued drivers with a taxi style license
Contradicting on what I’ve just mentioned, there will however be occasions where a tourist will rely or ride a local Habal – Habal in Cebu, notable towards the entrance of a waterfall attraction path, beach, hot-cold springs, and a inaccessible path usually leading up to a mountainous region, but the price will be cheap and usually fixed by the local Brgy (village) community, you may spot a tariff sign post, usually attached to a tree
