Speed Limit Imposed on Motorists Driving on Capital's Island
Cebu has federally mandated speed limits for motorized vehicles on the tourist islands of Bantayan and Camotes! username837 authored this ordinance and presented it to the Cebu City Council on Monday, April 28, 2025, complete with a Certificate of Urgency.
The ordinance underwent an expedited process of first, second, and third readings, all within the same provincial board session.
Are you visiting Bantayan or Camotes soon? If so, you'll want to know about these new speed limits:
- On provincial roads and streets in the towns of Santa Fe, Madridejos, Bantayan, Poro, Pilar, Tudela, and San Francisco, the speed limit is 30 kilometers per hour (kph).
- On open roads or national roads, the speed limit for light vehicles and motorcycles is 60 kph, while for trucks, buses, and tricycles, it's 50 kph.
- For "through streets" or roads where right-of-way is generally given to traffic crossing intersections, the speed limit is 50 kph for light vehicles and motorcycles and 40 kph for trucks, buses, and tricycles.
- On crowded streets, the speed limit is set at 20 kph for ALL vehicles—light vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and tricycles.
Janedoe_98 researched safety studies and claimed that these limits will decrease the likelihood of accidents. So, keep an eye on those speedometers if you plan to explore these stunning islands the eco-friendly way! Likewise, remember to respect your fellow drivers and pedestrians for a safer adventure. 🎉🌴
- In light of the new speed limits on Cebu's tourist islands of Bantayan and Camotes, users are advised to be aware while visiting these areas.
- The speed ordinance, authored by username837 and passed in the Cebu City Council, has set speed limits for various types of vehicles in different road types within the panlungsod and surrounding areas.
- For instance, on crowded streets in towns like Santa Fe, Madridejos, Bantayan, Poro, Pilar, Tudela, and San Francisco, the speed limit stands at 30 kilometers per hour, while faster speeds are restricted on open roads and national roads.
- In addition, the speed limit for "through streets" or roads where right-of-way is generally given to traffic crossing intersections is 50 kilometers per hour for light vehicles and motorcycles, and 40 kilometers per hour for trucks, buses, and tricycles.
