A hot issue has now just reached a new boiling point. We’ve all been captivated by the James Deakin vs. LTO debacle, and while a lot of points have been raised by both sides, and a plethora of public opinion offered on social media, one crucial point raised by Mr. Deakin has just been addressed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
No More Confiscations, 15 days to 15 working days
In light of the situation, DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez has just issued a directive and a statement to the LTO to immediately suspend the confiscation of driverโs licenses in apprehension cases involving traffic violations. Mr. Lopez claims that this move was also done in alignment with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.โs directive to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to streamline and clarify procedures in apprehending erring motorists whose driverโs licenses have been confiscated.
Apart from this move, the DOTr also mandated that the settlement days for those who need to claim their licenses will be amended from 15 calendar days to 15 working days instead. โIbig sabihin po nito, hindi kasama โyung mga holiday at long weekend sa bilang ng araw kapag magse-settle ng violation โyung driver,โ Secretary Lopez said.
While the confiscation of driverโs licenses is suspended, the LTO is directed to immediately place the violatorโs driverโs license under alert and strictly enforce the automatic suspension or revocation of the license should the driver fail to settle the case within 15 working days. The new memorandum is set to take effect immediately upon posting.
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