Section 32Sec./Art. 32

Exceeding registered capacity. - No person operating any vehicle shall allow more passenger or more freight or cargo in his vehicle than its registered carrying capacity. In the case of public utility trucks or buses, the conductor shall be exclusively liable for violations of this section or of Section thirty-two, letter (c) hereof: Provided, That the conductor, before being employed by any public service operator, shall get a permit or license from the Commission and pay five pesos annually for said license or permit issued in his favor, and the same is renewable on or before the last working day of the month of his birth, attaching a readily recognizable photograph and after presentation of a medical certificate of fitness of applicant.

Passenger trucks may be allowed to construct any cargo carrying device at the rear or at the side of the truck, subject to the approval of the Commissioner: Provided, however, That the total weight of the device, including the cargo, shall not exceed one hundred kilos.

(b) Carrying of passengers and freight on top of vehicles. - No person operating a motor vehicle shall allow any passenger to ride on the cover or top of such vehicles: Provided, however, That subject to such conditions as may be contained in permits that may be issued by the Commissioner, baggage or freight may be carried on the top of a truck provided the weight thereof does not exceed twenty kilos per square meter and is distributed in such a manner as not to endanger the passengers or stability of the truck.

(c) Riding on running boards. - No driver shall permit any person to ride on the running board, step board, or mudguard of his motor vehicle for any purpose except to make repair or adjustment in the motor or to collect fares.