THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) has placed on alarm a Toyota Vios whose driver was caught engaged in a heated argument with a fellow motorist in another viral road rage video in Quezon City.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II explained that the agency’s action to place the vehicle on alarm is part of the investigation process to identify the driver that was seen on the viral video.
“A Show Cause Order was already issued and this was sent to the registered owner of that vehicle. As part of the due process, we want to know the side of the person involved before any action of the LTO,” said Mendoza.
In the SCO signed by LTO-National Capital Region Director Roque Verzosa III, the registered owner of the Vios was asked to appear before his office on January 17 and should have a notarized affidavit as to why no penalties should be imposed.
Mendoza said at least two violations were committed based on the initial investigation, the first is obstruction of traffic as a result of the heated altercation and improper person to operate a motor vehicle which carries a penalty of driver’s license cancellation.
Mendoza urged the registered owner of the vehicle to cooperate with the investigation, saying failure to do so would compel the LTO to decide on the case based on the available pieces of evidence.
Mendoza has been warning motorists to keep their cool on the road, saying cases of road rage usually cause more trouble.
The office of Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista was already informed of the LTO action.
