NLEX Reiterates Call for Regular Check-up of Vehicles for Safety

Following the road crash incident that led to loss of lives and massive injuries on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) last week, the NLEX Corporation on Tuesday reiterated its call for vehicle owners to regularly check their vehicle before going on trips to ensure their safety on the road.

Over the weekend, a vehicle suffered from a blown tire in Candaba Viaduct in Apalit, Pampanga, causing the driver to lose control of his vehicle which resulted in a road crash.

NLEX Corporation President and General Manager Luigi Bautista said that while the company "firmly enforces traffic laws and has measures to maintain the road's safe condition," drivers must check their vehicles before going on the road, especially those who would be traversing high-speed highways.

"We are again appealing to our motorists to practice road safety by making sure that their vehicles are in good condition before traveling, as well as by checking themselves if they are physically or emotionally fit to drive," Bautista said, adding that "prevention is still the best solution in avoiding untoward incidents."

He also said that the NLEX Corporation's road safety advocacy also includes ensuring that quick response times are being observed to assure safety on all fronts.

"Quick response time is also imperative for the company whenever incidents happen in our expressways. In the recent mishap, NLEX patrol and emergency medical teams rushed to the scene within minutes to help those involved in the accident and ensure the safety of motorists passing the area," Bautista explained.

"Upon assessing the situation, our traffic teams set up the counterflow lane to ease the traffic congestion caused by the accident," he added.

Further, he also mentioned the road safety campaigns they have during the peak travel seasons such as the Holy Week, All Souls Day, Christmas, and long weekends.

The management has been implementing the 'Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko' motorist assistance program in partnership with various stakeholders. Operations on NLEX and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are buffered with the deployment additional patrols and tellers and providing first aid and medical services at strategic points of the expressways.

Apart from that, the NLEX Corporation also conducts road safety programs intended for various stakeholders such as 'Usapang Driver' (a forum aimed at orienting drivers from bus and trucking companies on safe expressway driving) and 'Kaligtasan sa Daan or KalSaDa' (a road safety education program for host communities to develop a habit of practicing road safety), as well as utilizing communication channels like NLEXPRESS, a monthly publication which features road safety tips and company projects, and social media to educate and strengthen the public's road safety awareness.

From NLEX.com.ph

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • VinFast to boost PH EV adoption with full ecosystem strategy
    VinFast to boost PH EV adoption with full ecosystem strategy
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • Land Rover Defender Octa Black debuts at 2025 Goodwood FOS
    Land Rover Defender Octa Black debuts at 2025 Goodwood FOS
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • LMI officially launches Dongfeng E70 Pro EV
    LMI officially launches Dongfeng E70 Pro EV
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • LTO ‘finally’ resolves license plate backlog distribution
    LTO ‘finally’ resolves license plate backlog distribution
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Autohub Group keen on expanding Zeekr dealer network for future models
    Autohub Group keen on expanding Zeekr dealer network for future models
    Paulo Papa . Jul 14, 2025
  • Is driving stick still relevant to youngsters?
    Is driving stick still relevant to youngsters?
    Paulo Papa . Today
  • Auto, motorcycle brands with horses in their badges
    Auto, motorcycle brands with horses in their badges
    Paulo Papa . Jul 14, 2025
  • Subaru Crosstrek vs. the competition
    Subaru Crosstrek vs. the competition
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 14, 2025
  • Check out Foton Tunland V9’s hits, misses
    Check out Foton Tunland V9’s hits, misses
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 14, 2025
  • Nissan Livina vs. the competition
    Nissan Livina vs. the competition
    Cesar Miguel . Jul 11, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
    Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
  • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
    Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
  • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Number coding 2025: what you need to know
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
    Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
  • Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
    Honda BR-V S CVT: all about that ‘base’
    Paulo Papa . Jul 09, 2025
  • Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
    Paulo Papa . Jul 07, 2025
  • First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 30, 2025
  • BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
    BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
    Paulo Papa . Jun 18, 2025
  • Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
    Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
    Paulo Papa . Jun 05, 2025