Advisory speedPhilippines
Traffic rules
Philippines
1. Advisory speed
An advisory speed is a recommended speed for a particular road section or hazard rather than a legally imposed maximum speed. It may be shown near bends, junctions, steep gradients, roadworks or other locations where a lower speed can help drivers negotiate the road safely.
Drivers should treat an advisory speed as guidance for safe driving conditions and should travel even more slowly when weather, visibility, traffic or road conditions require it. A separate legally binding speed limit must still be obeyed.
Are the Philippine national speed-table figures advisory speeds?
No. Republic Act 4136 sets maximum speeds for specified vehicle, road and traffic categories, alongside reasonable-and-prudent-speed duties. A recommendation does not turn those maxima into optional guidance or compulsory travelling speeds.
🔗 issuances-library.senate.gov.ph • Philippines RA 4136 — Section 35
Can a speed recommendation override a lower restriction in the Philippines?
No. A recommendation must be read within the applicable legal maximum. Lower signed, vehicle-specific or temporary restrictions still govern. Use the rule for the actual road and vehicle rather than treating a recommended number as permission to exceed it.
🔗 issuances-library.senate.gov.ph • Philippines RA 4136 — Section 35
May I drive below a recommended speed when conditions worsen in the Philippines?
Yes. A recommendation is not a guarantee that the speed is safe for your vehicle or the conditions. Slow for limited visibility, poor grip, traffic or another hazard, and keep enough space to stop safely. Apply any specific legal minimum together with its traffic and safety exceptions.
🔗 issuances-library.senate.gov.ph • Philippines RA 4136 — Section 35
