Group urges LTO to require dash cams

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December 30, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Amid rising road rage incidents and traffic woes, the Automobile Association of the Philippines or AAP is urging the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to require the installation of dashboard cameras in vehicles.

AAP president Augustus Ferreria said the cameras could potentially deter road rage, improve driver discipline and help resolve traffic incidents more efficiently.

He added that requiring the installation of dash cams in vehicles could help address the growing number of altercations on the road, especially as traffic congestion worsens due to infrastructure projects.

“Many of the conflicts we see on the road escalate because there is no clear accountability. If there is dashcam footage, disputes can be reviewed objectively instead of ending in confrontation or violence,” Ferreria said in a radio interview.

He noted that several videos of road rage cases and accidents on social media were captured by dashcams from other vehicles, suggesting that many more incidents go undocumented in areas without cameras.

“Early on, drivers looked for installed cameras during the implementation of NCAP (no-contact apprehension policy). This (camera) system is also used in countries like Russia. Dashcams are mandatory there, and in the event of a road dispute, officials simply review the footage. This eliminates road altercations, as it clearly shows who is at fault,” Ferreria said.

“In major accidents, authorities can even extract the SIM card from the dashcam to quickly determine responsibility. This approach provides a clear, indisputable record of events and could be implemented without government spending, by simply requiring drivers to install dashcams,” he added.

According to the AAP, dashcams can also protect motorists in serious incidents, including hit-and-run cases or accidents involving pedestrians, by providing clear evidence of what transpired.