LTO, sinuspinde ang license ng SUV driver at ng rider na sangkot sa Antipolo road rage

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 at 1:58 PM by Josh Medina 3 min read

- The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the driver’s licenses of both the SUV driver and one of the motorcycle riders involved in the Antipolo City road rage shooting for 90 days

- The LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division is conducting a probe to determine the events leading to the altercation and shooting, which will influence potential penalties

- LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II stated that depending on the investigation’s findings, the involved individuals could face further penalties, including the revocation of their driver’s licenses

- Mendoza urged motorists to remain patient and responsible on the road, emphasizing the dangers of road rage and how it has led to ruined lives

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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has imposed a 90-day suspension on the driver’s licenses of both the SUV driver and one of the motorcycle riders involved in the Antipolo City road rage incident that escalated into a shooting.

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In a statement on Monday, the LTO confirmed that the temporary suspension was enforced while the agency continues its investigation into the case.

“The [show cause order] issued to the SUV driver and one of the motorcycle riders stated that their driver’s licenses were suspended for 90 days pending the result of the investigation, while the SUV and motorcycle were placed under alarm,” the agency stated.

The LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division is conducting a thorough probe to determine the sequence of events that led to the altercation and eventual gunfire.

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LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II emphasized that the findings of the investigation will determine the penalties that may be imposed, including the potential revocation of their licenses.

"Nakakalungkot ang ganitong pangyayari na hindi na natin binibigyan ng dignidad ang ating mga sarili, na talo pa natin ang mga bata na magsusuntukan agad sa gitna ng kalsada dahil sa bagay na puwede namang pagpasensyahan,” Mendoza remarked.

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He also reminded motorists to exercise caution and patience while on the road.

“Muli ay nagpapa-alala tayo sa ating mga kababayang motorista na maging maingat, maging responsible at magbaon ng napakraming pasensya kapag nasa kalsada. Marami na tayong naparusahan dahil sa road rage at marami na ang nasira ang buhay dahil sa road rage,” he said.

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