STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF REPUBLIC ACT 10054 ALSO KNOWN AS MOTORCYCLE HELMET ACT OF 2009: A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND COMPLIANCE

Republic Act 10054, also known as Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009, was enacted to protect motorcycle riders from severe injuries and fatalities. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and compliance of students regarding RA 10054. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a descriptive-survey method. Data was collected with the help of questionnaires distributed to two hundred (200) students. The findings revealed that while most students were aware of RA 10054, their level of compliance varied. Factors such as age, gender, and year level were found to influence awareness and compliance rates. The study also identified common reasons for non-compliance, such as inconvenience, lack of enforcement, and perceived invulnerability. The results of this study highlight the need for continued efforts to educate the public about the importance of wearing helmets and to strictly enforce RA 10054. Future research may explore the effectiveness of different educational campaigns and enforcement strategies in promoting helmet use among motorcycle riders and to start this campaign the researcher’s output is a brochure. The output can be placed in high-traffic areas like educational institutions, public transport stops, community centers etc. this will ensure the maximum exposure and visibility to the target audience.