Manila, Jan. 5 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it supports tighter measures against motorcycles using open pipes and illegally modified mufflers to promote road discipline among riders.

In a statement, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen.Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. directed the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) and all Police Regional Offices (PROs) to strictly enforce existing laws and local ordinances on illegal vehicle modifications.

Uniform implementation will be emphasized to avoid selective enforcement, he added.

"We are looking at a broader and more coordinated implementation across the country. Ang layunin po natin ay hindi manghuli agad (Our goal is not to hunt immediately). We want to encourage compliance and help riders ...