Check-Point Guidelines An Advisory

[Call me bubba]

for those who drive or have a vehicle.

we may come across a POLICE/MILITARY/COMELEC  check-point

 here is an advisory  so that it may help IN CASE you come across such a CHECKPOINT

 

 

The general public is advised on the rules on military/police checkpoints as follows;

• Checkpoint must be well-lighted, properly identified and manned by uniformed personnel.
• Upon approach, slowdown, dim headlights and turn on cabin lights. Never step out of the vehicle.
• Lock all doors. Only visual search is allowed.
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• Do not submit to a physical or body search.
• You are not obliged to open glove compartment, trunk or bags.
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• Ordinary/Routine questions may be asked. Be courteous but firm with answers.
• Assert your rights, have presence of mind and do not panic.
• Keep your driver’s license and car registration handy and within reach.
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• Be ready to use your cellphone at anytime. Speed Dial emergency number.
• Report violations immediately. Your actions may save others.
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This public advisory guides motorists on how to deal with authorities in checkpoints and ensure its implementation on proper searches and seizures to avoid violation of human rights. The advisory also serve as a warning to erring law enforcers and eliminate illegal checkpoints.

 

 

this was the  link . its now inactive,

below this link is another reference of the article posted above to give article credit

 

http://pnp.gov.ph/portal/press-news-releases/latest-news/640-10-checkpoint-guidelines

 

http://mastercitizen.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/pnp-checkpoint-guidelines/

[Americano]

Thanks for the list but there may be some things missing from the list. For example, now we have drunk driving which may require the driver to get out of the vehicle.  Also, how can the police find illegal guns and explosives unless they search the vehicle?  The list may have been complete in the past but I doubt it is now. And, even if it is still legally correct now how many people want to get shot for refusing to get out of their vehicle?

[OnMyWay]

I would not try to assert my rights in a one on one with an armed policeman.  I won't hijack this thread (much) so here is an example in another thread:

 

http://www.philippines-expats.com/topic/20671-i-know-my-rights/