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In the process, accidents result, putting the lives and limbs of passengers in danger
and damaging the vehicle itself. This practice has to be abated, said Farias.
Moreover, Farias said authorities are at a loss on how to prevent the commission of
such act, because at most, the culprits could be dealt with only with the crime of malicious
mischief under Article 327 of the Revised Penal Code, punishable by a light penalty.
Worst, offenders go scot-free and end up making this hazardous act a habitual
past-time. Hence this proposal, said Farias.
House Bill 4865 is co-authored by Tupas and Reps. Susan A. Yap, Evelina G.
Escudero, Regina O. Reyes, Oscar Rodriguez, Silvestre H. Bello III, Nicasio Aliping, Jr.,
Pablo Nava III, Xavier Jesus Romualdo and Victoria Noel. (30) rbb