LTO to go after erring Holy Week rush drivers

MANILA, Philippines — More show cause orders are being readied against drivers who allegedly violated traffic regulations during the Holy Week exodus, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said in a statement  on Friday.

“The Land Transportation Office is now preparing to issue more show cause orders on motorists based on incident reports and viral social media posts that were monitored since Wednesday, April 16, when the bulk of travelers hit the road for the Holy Week break,” the agency said.

“Marami kaming na-monitor during the Holy Week exodus at patuloy kaming magmo-monitor sa mga motorista on their way back after the Holy Week break,” LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II added.

(We monitored many incidents during the Holy Week exodus and we continue to monitor motorists on their way back after the Holy Week break.)

However, the agency did not specify how many incidents it was looking into.

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Mendoza reminded the public that the agency is open for complaints by road users through its social media platforms and hotline, 0929 292 0865.

“Let this serve both as a reminder to all motorists on their way back to work and from vacation to be careful and be mindful of others, or face the consequence of reckless action on the road,” Mendoza stressed.