LTO suspends Parañaque city worker 90 days for reckless driving

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered a 90-day preventive suspension of the driver’s license of a Parañaque City government employee accused of tailgating a female motorist and repeatedly attempting to overtake using the opposite lane.

The incident began in Don Bosco and continued to Annex 42 in Parañaque City, according to the LTO.

The female motorist alleged that the driver repeatedly honked the horn and flashed the vehicle’s high-beam headlights while following her.

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The driver also allegedly attempted several times to overtake her by entering the opposite lane, prompting oncoming vehicles to honk their horns.

Video footage showed the vehicle’s logo and the identification card lace worn by the driver, indicating that the individual may be a government employee. The Parañaque City government later confirmed that the driver was one of its employees and said it was investigating the incident to determine whether administrative charges were warranted.

The LTO issued a show cause order against the vehicle’s registered owner and designated driver, requiring them to explain the alleged violations. The driver was also ordered to surrender the license immediately and placed under a 90-day preventive suspension, while the vehicle was placed under alarm status.

The driver could also be declared an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle, which could lead to the suspension or revocation of the license.

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“Overtaking should never be a reason to chase, intimidate or endanger another motorist. Government employees, in particular, are expected to conduct themselves properly and exercise self-restraint at all times,” LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said, adding that public service carries responsibilities both inside and outside the office.

In a Facebook post, the Parañaque City government said it did not tolerate misconduct by public servants, whether on or off duty.

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“The City does not tolerate conduct unbecoming of a public servant, on or off duty,” the city government said.

“Under Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees), every government employee is expected to act with courtesy, restraint, and respect towards the public at all times.” /mr