LTO suspends license of driver caught changing plate number on NLEX
The license of a driver caught changing his vehicle's license plate on the North Luzon Expressway has been suspended for 90 days.
On Aug. 19, Facebook page Parkeserye, which shares photos and videos of improper driving and parking habits, posted pictures of a man seen removing the license plate ending with a 9 on a Toyota Hilux Tamaraw for a temporary plate ending in 7B.
The Land Transportation Office verified that the Toyota Hilux Tamaraw with Plate No. CCP 2849 and Temporary Plate No. AC 137B pertains to the same vehicle registered under the same owner.
The agency has issued directed the registered owner of the vehicle to appear before the Office of Intelligence Division on Aug. 22, 2025 and to explain why their license should not be suspended and ultimately revoked, as well as why they should not be administratively charged for the violation of the Use of Number Plates in relation to Failure to Attach or Improper Attachment Tampering of Authorized Motor Vehicle License Plates and/or Third Plate Sticker law.
"Failure to appear and submit a written comment/explanation 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 LTO stated in the show cause order.
The vehicle with plate number CCP2849 will also be placed under alarm.
On Aug. 16, the LTO also suspended the license of a driver who stood on top of his motorcycle to dance while in the middle of the road, and the driver of the oil tanker that plowed through four cars in Manila.
Former senator Grace Poe in May urged the LTO to strictly implement guidelines for issuing driver's licenses to ensure that only qualified persons will get behind the wheel.
"The fatal road crashes that have killed and maimed motorists must serve as a wake-up call for transportation officials to enforce the rules on licensing to the letter," Poe said.
"Road safety depends on qualified, skilled, and law-abiding drivers. They are the only ones who should possess the license to drive," she added.
This was also echoed by Dizon, who, in May, reminded the public that a driver's license is a privilege and not a right, and the government may revoke licenses for irresponsible actions.
He also announced the creation of a task force—composed of the DOTr, LTO, and LTFRB—to conduct a sweeping review of the existing road safety policies and the processes of driver's license issuance.
“Bakit ang daming kamote drivers? Ang ibig sabihin niyan, hindi sapat ang mga proseso natin ngayon para siguraduhin na kwalipikado at skilled ang mga drivers natin,” he said.
