Show cause order issued to owner of car parked on bike lane seen on video
MANILA, Philippines — A show cause order (SCO) has been issued against the registered owner of a Toyota Vios which was seen parked on a bike lane in a viral video, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the LTO said an investigation is now underway to determine if the registered owner of the vehicle, with license plate DAM 3820, was the same person who parked the car in the bike lane.
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“Ito po ay pambabastos sa ating mga kasamahan sa bicycle rider community at nagpapakita ng kawalan ng disiplina. Yung paninidigan mo pa ang maling gawain ay talagang abusado na ‘yun,” said LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II, as quoted in the statement.
(This is disrespectful to our fellow members of the bicycle rider community and shows a lack of discipline. Standing by your wrong actions is truly abusive.)
In the video, the driver was also seen ignoring the comment of the person who took the video and even dared the latter to continue filming his errant behavior.
The driver justified his behavior by saying that he was just waiting for his family.
“In connection thereto, you and the involved driver, are directed to appear at the Intelligence and Investigation Division, Land Transportation Office, East Avenue, Quezon City, on 26 August 2024 at 1:00 P.M,” the SCO read.
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The LTO noted that the date was changed to August 27, as August 26 is a holiday.
The registered owner was asked to submit an explanation as to why he should not be administratively charged in connection with the incident.
“Failure to appear and submit the written comment/explanation as required shall be construed by this Office as a waiver of your right to be heard, and the case shall be decided based on the evidence at hand,” the SCO read.
