By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr.
QUEZON CITY — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Monday (Sept. 29) summoned the registered owner of a motorcycle which was seen in a viral social media post with two back riders, including a minor.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said that he was dismayed with what he described as irresponsibility of some people that compromises the safety of what appears to be family members, especially a child.
“The motorcycle was travelling along a busy road and while the rider and one of the two back riders had helmets, the child who was sitting in the middle had no helmet or any protective gear,” Asec. Mendoza said.
“In the spirit of due process, we already summoned the registered owner of the motorcycle for him to explain whether or not he was the one driving the motorcycle at kung siya nga yun ay kailangan niyang ipaliwanag din kung bakit hindi siya dapat maparusahan,” Mendoza added.
The LTO social media team monitored the viral post and the agency identified the registered owner based on the information obtained from the photo.
The rider is facing administrative charges of Carrying More Passengers Other Than the Back Rider, for Failure to Require the Back Rider to Wear a Standard Protective Helmet and being an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle.
The registered owner was asked to appear before the LTO Central Office on Oct. 2, 2025 with written and notarized explanation.
“In the interim, the Honda Click with Plate No. 430-UTN is placed under alarm while under investigation due to the severity of the violations committed,” the show cause order (SCO) signed by LTO Intelligence and Investigation Division Chief Renante Melitante read.
Once the identity of the rider is established, the 90-day preventive suspension on his driver’s license will immediately take effect.
“Failure to appear and submit the written 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,” the SCO added.###
