A motorcycle rider who was supposed to only receive a ticket was now facing serious charges after his failed attempt to escape the officers of DOTr-SAICT on Friday.
According to the report, the rider used the EDSA busway illegally, which prompted the authorities to apprehend him.
However, instead of stopping, the rider kept driving even if one of the officers of SAICT already blocked his way.
The escape resulted in one of the lady enforcers colliding with the rider.
Because of the incident, SAICT chased the rider and was successfully caught.
Currently, the suspect is under the custody of the Coast Guard Investigation and Detention Management Service (CG IDMS) and is presently detained in their headquarters.
The rider was facing the following charges: Resistance and Disobedience to an Agent of Persons in Authority; Direct Assault Against an Agent of Persons in Authority; Abandonment of One’s Own Victim; Reckless Driving; and Slight Physical Injuries.
Meanwhile, the rider insisted that he couldn’t stop because of the brake failure.
“This incident underscores the unwavering stance of the DOTr-SAICT in enforcing traffic laws, emphasizing the safety of both its officers and the community. It serves as a potent reminder of the legal repercussions awaiting those who disregard traffic regulations,” SAICT statement read.