By Raymond Carl Dela Cruz
MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday suspended the license of a driver of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that went viral on social media for having flashing reverse lights.
In a show cause order (SCO) signed by LTO Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) Chief Renante Melitante, the license of the driver of the Toyota Innova with license plate no. DPB 7501 has been suspended for 90 days while the vehicle itself has been placed under alarm.
The driver was summoned to appear before the LTO IID at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City on Oct. 10 to explain why they should not be charged.
“You are likewise directed to bring the subject motor vehicle for inspection by this Office on the said date,” the SCO read.
The driver is facing administrative charges for violation of “Accessories of Motor Vehicles” under Section 34 (d) of Republic Act (RA) 4136 and for being an “Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle” under Section 27 (a) of RA 4136.
“Failure to appear and submit the notarized 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,” it read.
The video was uploaded on the Facebook page “Parkeserye” and was taken in Makati City. (PNA)
