To ensure safety and smoother traffic flow, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia has passed an ordinance mandating slow-moving vehicles in Roman Superhighway to use the right lane.
Board Member Popoy Del Rosario who authored the ordinance said the legislative piece will minimize traffic delays and hazards in Roman Superhighway, thereby promoting the economic and health objectives of the province.
He also said the impending construction of Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge is expected to significantly contribute to the volume of traffic in Bataan, particularly, along the Roman Superhighway, thereby increasing traffic hazards.
“Sa pagbubukas ng Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge, dadagsa ang traffic sa Roman Superhighway na magiging parang NLEX at, kasabay niyan, ang pangangailangan na mas paigtingin ang pagpapanatili ng kaayusan ng daloy ng trapiko para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa. Kaya mahalagang pag-isahin ang mga patakaran ng dalawang highway upang masanay na rin ang mga driver sa tamang paggamit ng mga ito”, for his part echoed Board Member Tony Boy Roman who co-authored the ordinance.
“Ito ang dahilan kung bakit sinamahan ko si Bokal Popoy Del Rosario sa pagsulong ng “Keep Right Except to Overtake Ordinance.” Tama lamang tumabi sa kanan para paraanin ang mas mabilis na sasakyan. Iwas traffic, iwas disgrasya,” he added.