Motovlogger Yanna, pinatawan ng LTO ng multa at suspensyon sa lisensya

- Motovlogger Yanna was found guilty by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) of traffic violations

- The LTO ruled against Alyannah Mari Aguinaldo, known as “Yanna,” for reckless driving and operating a motorcycle without side mirrors in a viral Zambales incident

- Yanna faces a total of P7,000 in fines, and her license remains suspended until she surrenders the motorcycle used in the incident

- The agency also criticized her failure to appear at hearings and surrender the motorcycle, deeming it disrespectful to legal procedures and regulatory authority

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has found motovlogger Alyannah Mari Aguinaldo, popularly known as “Yanna,” guilty of multiple violations stemming from a viral road rage incident in Zambales.

The agency has imposed fines and suspended her driver’s license, alongside ordering the surrender of the motorcycle involved.

In a seven-page decision, the LTO-Intelligence and Investigation Division, led by LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, ruled against Aguinaldo following a thorough investigation.

The probe utilized her viral video, a submitted apology letter, and an affidavit from the pickup truck driver involved in the confrontation.

Yanna has been fined P5,000 for operating a motorcycle without side mirrors and an additional P2,000 for reckless driving.

These penalties amount to a total of P7,000. The LTO explicitly stated that Yanna’s own viral video served as key evidence, visibly showing her dangerous maneuvering, including overtaking the pickup truck, and the clear absence of side mirrors on her motorcycle.

Her driver’s license remains suspended indefinitely until she surrenders the motorcycle used in the incident to the LTO.

Yanna reportedly admitted that the motorcycle was not registered under her name, claiming it belonged to a friend.

While she was found guilty of reckless driving and driving without side mirrors, she was absolved of the charge of operating a motorcycle without an attached plate number, as she is not the registered owner of the vehicle.

LTO Chief Mendoza also strongly rebuked Aguinaldo for her non-compliance with the agency’s orders, specifically her failure to appear at scheduled hearings and her refusal to surrender the motorcycle for inspection.

In a statement, Mendoza highlighted that such non-compliance “not only violates the instructions mandated by this Office but also demonstrates outright disrespect for established legal procedures and regulatory enforcement.”

He further added that her failure to appear underscored “a lack of regard for due process, accountability, and the authority vested in this Office.”

The LTO has taken further stringent measures, suspending the license plate of the motorcycle in question and placing the vehicle under alarm.

This directive means that all law enforcement officers have been instructed to apprehend Aguinaldo if she is found operating any vehicle on public roads while her driver’s license remains suspended.

Furthermore, the agency has directed law enforcers to confiscate the specific motorcycle involved in the incident if it is found, until it is officially surrendered to the LTO.

The agency emphasized that as a motovlogger and content creator, Yanna holds a “heightened responsibility to set a positive example for her audience.”

Her initial refusal to delete the controversial video, despite later expressing remorse, was also cited as a factor that “inadvertently reinforced a culture of reckless riding rather than emphasizing accountability.”

GMA Integrated News reported that attempts to obtain a statement from Yanna regarding the LTO’s decision were ongoing.

This case serves as a strong reminder from the LTO that no individual, regardless of their online influence, is exempt from traffic laws and regulations.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh