MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued show cause order against 24 registered owners of trucks why they should not be sanctioned for the worn-out tires found on their vehicles.
According to LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II, the agency will not allow erring truck owners to disregard traffic rules and regulations.
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The order was signed by LTO-Law Enforcement Service Director Eduardo de Guzman and required the registered owners of apprehended trucks to bring their trucks to the nearest LTO offices for road worthiness inspection.
The registered owners were also ordered to submit a written and notarized explanation as to why they should not be charged for violating the Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code for having worn-out tires. —Dexter Cabalza