LTO bats for increased penalties for drivers involved in road rage incidents
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LTO bats for increased penalties for drivers involved in road rage incidents
The employer and the relatives of Aniceto Mateo, a 65-year-old driver who died in the alleged road rage incident on Tuesday May 28, arrive at the Makati Central Police Station on May 29, 2024, to file a case against the alleged road rage suspect. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File
The employer and the relatives of Aniceto Mateo, a 65-year-old driver who died in the alleged road rage incident on Tuesday May 28, arrive at the Makati Central Police Station on May 29, 2024, to file a case against the alleged road rage suspect. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA — Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II said on Wednesday he would recommend increasing the penalties for incidents associated with road rage.
MANILA — Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II said on Wednesday he would recommend increasing the penalties for incidents associated with road rage.
During the Kapihan Sa Manila Bay, Mendoza said the agency would finalize and release a list of recommendations related to this, including stronger penalties, in the next few weeks.
During the Kapihan Sa Manila Bay, Mendoza said the agency would finalize and release a list of recommendations related to this, including stronger penalties, in the next few weeks.
Mendoza also highlighted the need for a "special law" to criminalize road rage. In some cases, according to Mendoza, when it is proven there was no criminal intent, the suspect is acquitted.
Mendoza also highlighted the need for a "special law" to criminalize road rage. In some cases, according to Mendoza, when it is proven there was no criminal intent, the suspect is acquitted.
“If road rage can be criminalized under a special law then criminal intent will no longer be a defense,” Mendoza said.
“If road rage can be criminalized under a special law then criminal intent will no longer be a defense,” Mendoza said.
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He added that, at the moment, the most the LTO is able to do in some cases is suspend or revoke a person's driver's license.
He added that, at the moment, the most the LTO is able to do in some cases is suspend or revoke a person's driver's license.
He added the LTO is making changes in the requirements for the professional driver's license in response to such incidents.
He added the LTO is making changes in the requirements for the professional driver's license in response to such incidents.
"Hihigpitan ho natin 'yung professional driver's license. Pagkuha ng-- mainly for public transport," he said.
"Hihigpitan ho natin 'yung professional driver's license. Pagkuha ng-- mainly for public transport," he said.
(We will be more strict in issuing professional driver's licenses... the ones mainly for public transport)
(We will be more strict in issuing professional driver's licenses... the ones mainly for public transport)
Mendoza said consultations are ongoing on suggestions to require psychiatric assessments for driver's licenses, adding it is not required in other territories.
Mendoza said consultations are ongoing on suggestions to require psychiatric assessments for driver's licenses, adding it is not required in other territories.
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He said that with around 30 million drivers nationwide, the LTO does not want to make the application process "unnecessarily" difficult.
He said that with around 30 million drivers nationwide, the LTO does not want to make the application process "unnecessarily" difficult.
According to the World Health Organization, road rage is responsible for approximately 1.9 million deaths per year.
According to the World Health Organization, road rage is responsible for approximately 1.9 million deaths per year.
TIPS FOR DRIVERS FOR HOLY WEEK
Mendoza also said the LTO is putting together proper tips for drivers to avoid road rage and handle anger during the Holy Week.
Mendoza also said the LTO is putting together proper tips for drivers to avoid road rage and handle anger during the Holy Week.
Meanwhile, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) spokesperson Jason Salvador advised drivers to place a photo of their families in their cars to encourage them to drive safely.
Meanwhile, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) spokesperson Jason Salvador advised drivers to place a photo of their families in their cars to encourage them to drive safely.
"May dala dala ka. Kasi bago ka magdesisyon, uminit 'yung ulo mo, makita mo 'yung pamilya mo, ano mangyayari sa pamilya pagkanag-road rage ka, 'di ba?" Salvador said.
"May dala dala ka. Kasi bago ka magdesisyon, uminit 'yung ulo mo, makita mo 'yung pamilya mo, ano mangyayari sa pamilya pagkanag-road rage ka, 'di ba?" Salvador said.
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(That will be a reminder. Before you make a rash decision or lose your temper, you will see your family... What will happen to your family if you are involved in road rage, right?)
(That will be a reminder. Before you make a rash decision or lose your temper, you will see your family... What will happen to your family if you are involved in road rage, right?)
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