A video of an allegedly overloaded garbage truck spotted in Bacoor, Cavite, has sparked concerns among social media users.
The Facebook page “Parkeserye” posted the video on Monday, March 2, showing the overloaded garbage truck traveling at night.
“Overloading garbage truck sa Bacoor, Cavite, napakadelikado sa mga pedestrian at mga motorista,” the post reads.
“Marami ‘yan sila dito sa Bacoor, bakit pinapayagan ng LGU [local government unit]. Meron naman truck na malalaki,” it added.
Some Facebook users expressed sentiments similar to those of the video’s uploader.
“Delikado talaga ‘yan, tutukan niyo ba naman,” a Facebook user commented.
“Mga pasaway!!!” another wrote.
Last month, an overloaded dump truck was cited as a factor in the collapse of a newly completed bridge in Isabela.
Meanwhile, Republic Act 8794, or the Anti-Overloading Act, prohibits vehicles, including trucks and trailers, from carrying more than their safe load capacity.
“May karampatang multa ang may-ari ng sasakyan kapag lumabag ito sa itinakdang limitasyon sa bigat ng karga ng mga trak o trailer,” the Land Transportation Office previously wrote in a post.
“Ang paglabag sa probisyon ng RA No. 8794 ukol sa overloading ay maaaring maging sanhi ng aksidente sa daan,” it added.
