LTO to press drive vs drunk, drugged driving

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday said it would continue conducting random nationwide inspections and drug tests of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers to protect the safety of road users.

According to the LTO, 558 road crash incidents were recorded from January to August, with August registering the most significant number at 128 and 476 drivers testing positive for alcoholic intoxication.

The licenses of drivers who tested positive for alcohol intoxication were placed under alarm and preventive suspension for 90 days.

“Time and again, we have all seen the disastrous consequences brought about by drunk or drugged driving, more importantly during the Yuletide season, where many families go out to celebrate and be merry. It is time that we change that mindset to avert the loss of life and property,” said LTO chief Assistant Secretary Teofilo Guadiz.

—ALYSSA JOY QUEVEDO

RELATED STORY

LTO sounds alarm after 15 killed to road accidents due to drunk driving in 2022