No helmet, no license, no motorcycle papers, checkpoint escape: Rider nabbed in QC

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported the apprehended 28-year-old motorcycle rider for alleged traffic and criminal violations during an anti-criminality operation conducted by Batasan Police Station on Wednesday early morning.

Police personnel conducted a checkpoint along Samat Road corner Luzon Avenue in Barangay Old Balara, Quezon City at 12:33 a.m. on 23 September when officers flagged down the suspect, who was reportedly riding a motorcycle without a helmet and wearing shorts and slippers.

“Instead of stopping, the suspect allegedly fled from the checkpoint and subsequently collided with another motorcycle, causing him to fall onto the pavement. Responding police personnel immediately apprehended the suspect,” the QCPD said.

“Upon verification, the suspect was found to have no valid driver’s license and was unable to present documents establishing his ownership or lawful possession of the motorcycle,” it added.

The arrested violator was issued the appropriate traffic citation and will face charges for alleged violations of Republic Act (RA) No. 10054 or the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009, RA No. 4136 or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code and Article 151 of the Revised Penal Code, or Resistance and Disobedience to a Person in Authority or the Agents of Such Person, before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office.