Viral driver seen allowing kid to drive gets license suspended
- A driver was punished by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) after letting a child drive while sitting on his lap
- DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon reminded the public that allowing a child without a student permit to drive is strictly prohibited
- The driver’s license was suspended for 90 days due to the violation
- The incident happened at a mall parking lot in Parañaque City on August 12 and was caught on video that went viral on social media
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) took action against a driver who allowed a young child to drive while sitting on his lap, after a video of the incident spread online.
DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon said that letting a child drive without a student permit is against the law, especially when the child is still very young.
He added that the President has repeatedly reminded the public to follow the law because violations like this can lead not only to a suspended license but also to possible jail time.
As a result of the offense, the driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days.
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According to a show cause order from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), the incident took place on August 12 at the parking lot of a mall in Parañaque City.
Authorities stressed that the rule is meant to protect both the child and the public from accidents that could happen if unqualified individuals operate a vehicle.
By setting this example, the DOTr hopes to send a strong message to drivers to strictly follow road safety laws and ensure that only licensed and capable individuals are allowed to drive.
This case also serves as a reminder that social media can play a big role in exposing violations, as the viral video helped authorities take immediate action.
Watch the initial report in the video below:
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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.
In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.
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