The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against a passenger jeepney driver and the vehicle’s registered owner following an alleged hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao ordered a 90-day preventive suspension of the driver’s license and the flagging of the jeepney while the agency investigates the incident.
According to the LTO’s preliminary investigation, the jeepney allegedly struck a cyclist along a public road before leaving the scene without stopping to check on the victim’s condition or provide assistance.
Investigators also discovered that the jeepney’s registration had expired at the time of the incident, raising additional concerns over compliance with motor vehicle registration requirements.
The LTO directed the registered owner and designated driver to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) at the agency’s Central Office, 2nd Floor, LETAS Building, East Avenue, Quezon City, on November 26, 2026.
Both parties were ordered to submit sworn explanations and relevant original documents addressing the allegations and possible violations cited in the SCO.
The alleged violations include reckless driving, failure to fulfill a driver’s duties in case of an accident, noncompliance with compulsory motor vehicle registration requirements, and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.
As part of the administrative proceedings, the driver was instructed to immediately surrender his license to the IID for the implementation of the 90-day preventive suspension.
The passenger jeepney was also placed under an LTO alarm while the investigation and administrative proceedings remain ongoing.
Lacanilao emphasized that drivers involved in road accidents have a responsibility to stop, determine the condition of those affected, and provide appropriate assistance rather than leave the scene.
“When an accident occurs, drivers are expected to stop and not simply leave the area, especially when someone has been hit. They must first check on the condition of the person involved and take responsibility for the incident,” Lacanilao said in Filipino.
He also reminded vehicle owners and operators to ensure that their vehicles have valid registrations and complete documents before allowing them to operate on public roads.
The LTO stressed that compliance with traffic regulations and responsible driving practices are essential to protecting motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and other road users.
The agency said administrative action would proceed in accordance with existing laws and regulations, with the driver and registered owner given an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
The preventive suspension is an interim administrative measure and does not constitute a final determination of liability.
