Netizens poke fun at 'confusing' Anti-Distracted Driving Act

MANILA, Philippines – Confused about the rules of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, Filipinos reacted with a mix of bewilderment, annoyance, and humor online.

The new law prohibits using cellphones or gadgets while behind the wheel, whether the vehicle is moving or at a stoplight. But motorists are complaining about the ambiguity of the rules, especially the definition of "line of sight" and what makes a gadget an obstruction.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ironic how the anti-distracted driving law distracts everyone including Pinoy drivers.</p>&mdash; Pau Bautista (@peepaubau) <a href="https://twitter.com/peepaubau/status/866472038248005633">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This anti-distracted driving law is too conflicted. Why not postpone implementation, review, &amp; revise the IRR &amp; then so massive public info?</p>&mdash; elizabeth angsioco (@bethangsioco) <a href="https://twitter.com/bethangsioco/status/866467887376093185">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If the government wants to implement the anti-distracted driving law, they should also reinforce the already existing traffic laws</p>&mdash; Carlos (@thecarloscrisol) <a href="https://twitter.com/thecarloscrisol/status/864851746639667201">May 17, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Does the <a href="https://twitter.com/MMDA">@MMDA</a> have quantifiable measures to gauge success of the Anti-distracted driving law?</p>&mdash; Nadia (@nadz323) <a href="https://twitter.com/nadz323/status/866576671503073281">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Some responded to the backlash, saying that people should be focusing more on the "essence of the law" – road safety.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">but you don&#39;t have to be so condescending about it tho. You just have to realize that our roads will be so much safer in the process.</p>&mdash; cheezy (@gzlach) <a href="https://twitter.com/gzlach/status/866572053867974656">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I think we should limit the jokes/memes re the anti distracted driving act. Nakakamisinform yung iba. Keep the essence of the law in mind.</p>&mdash; ABEL (@pabaebabe) <a href="https://twitter.com/pabaebabe/status/866502640489734145">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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As more people posted online about their confusion, some poked fun at the new law, asking ridiculous questions to authorities.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is this allowed for the anti distracted driving act? <a href="https://t.co/wZxuTQ32u6">pic.twitter.com/wZxuTQ32u6</a></p>&mdash; jan pizarras (@janpizarras) <a href="https://twitter.com/janpizarras/status/866210916655706113">May 21, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">kasama po ba sa anti-distracted driving law yung mga dog na clingy? <a href="https://t.co/MqdiexrHmk">pic.twitter.com/MqdiexrHmk</a></p>&mdash; rockbeat (@y3smxn) <a href="https://twitter.com/y3smxn/status/866494839877124096">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Prohibited rin po ba yung malanding passenger sa Anti-Distracted Driving Law?</p>&mdash; Reginal (@_CALOka) <a href="https://twitter.com/_CALOka/status/866497001747210240">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Anti-distracted Driving Act be like.. <a href="https://t.co/RKTeZCTHXZ">pic.twitter.com/RKTeZCTHXZ</a></p>&mdash; Nico Francisco (@nicooooneil) <a href="https://twitter.com/nicooooneil/status/866266354705350656">May 21, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/MMDA">@MMDA</a> good day po. Kasama po ba ito sa mga bawal sa ADDA? Kina-cramps na po kasama ko pero baka kasi kami hulihin. <a href="https://t.co/2N7oIKR3Yb">pic.twitter.com/2N7oIKR3Yb</a></p>&mdash; kuyadriverofMNL (@kuyadrivermnl) <a href="https://twitter.com/kuyadrivermnl/status/866210660421693441">May 21, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/MMDA">@MMDA</a> pwede po ba ito? <a href="https://t.co/KfugjOVR69">pic.twitter.com/KfugjOVR69</a></p>&mdash; nEd Sheeran ➕✖➗ (@NedsterEusebio) <a href="https://twitter.com/NedsterEusebio/status/866246084938522624">May 21, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/MMDA">@MMDA</a> Bawal na ba tong mga village sticker and rosary ko? <a href="https://t.co/Bg0dVaf0pN">pic.twitter.com/Bg0dVaf0pN</a></p>&mdash; Camps (@alyssacajayon) <a href="https://twitter.com/alyssacajayon/status/866539691172012032">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Yung bangka po namin may gadget sa dashboard. B&amp;W lang naman waze nya, pero allowed po ba to? <a href="https://twitter.com/MMDA">@MMDA</a> <a href="https://t.co/4hxTJDKvvu">pic.twitter.com/4hxTJDKvvu</a></p>&mdash; Isel (@purpleportal) <a href="https://twitter.com/purpleportal/status/866604356119941120">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> 

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Others came up with hilarious ways to not get caught.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Anti-Distracted Driving Law; My Goodness! May nanalo na!  <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ginalingan?src=hash">#Ginalingan</a> <a href="https://t.co/pwN61zJvPY">pic.twitter.com/pwN61zJvPY</a></p>&mdash; jcco (@Jjcruz2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jjcruz2/status/866583766726197248">May 22, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Jan ko nalang lalagay inumin ko para di nakaka distract. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MMDA?src=hash">#MMDA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LTO?src=hash">#LTO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Towhook?src=hash">#Towhook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Benen?src=hash">#Benen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Snr?src=hash">#Snr</a> <a href="https://t.co/qbhLMTOe8M">pic.twitter.com/qbhLMTOe8M</a></p>&mdash; Godfrey Labio (@LabioGodfrey) <a href="https://twitter.com/LabioGodfrey/status/866215711185575936">May 21, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Several senators also think the rules need to be cleared up. In the meantime, they want the Department of Transportation to suspend the implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act.

What do you think about the new law? Leave a comment below! – Rappler.com