Is your driving school following the rules? Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region VI has recently closed an accredited driving school based in Jaro, Iloilo City for committing serious violations.
The school is currently facing a steep fine of PHP 80,000, along with a six-month suspension due to its violations of regulatory guidelines. Keep on reading to learn more about this incident!
Iloilo Driving School Faces Fines and Suspension
According to a Facebook post by LTO Region 6 – Western Visayas, the driving school violated Article 9, Section 24 (C) (11) and (F) of Memorandum Circular No. VDM 2023-2460 or the “Revised Omnibus Guidelines on the Accreditation, Supervision, and Control of Driving Institutions, and the Standardization of Driver and Conductor’s Education.”
Allegedly, the driving school issued aa “no show” certificate of completion for a Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) to a student or an aspiring driver’s license applicant. In addition, the school failed to proved the required recordings of the TDC to the Regional Accreditation Committee on Driving Institutions (RACDI) upon request.
“In view of the foregoing and taking into consideration all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the instant case, the undersigned committee members are hereby imposing the penalty of fine of PHP 50,000 and PHP 30,000 for a total penalty of PHP 80,000 and a suspension of three (3) months for each offense, for a total of six (6) months suspension for violation of Article IX, Section 24 (C) (11) and (F), MC VDM 2023-2460,” the LTO Resolution against the driving school stated.
“You are hereby ordered to CEASE AND DESIST from operating and accessing the LTO IT System until the end of your 6-month suspension,” the resolution added.
The suspension of the said school serves as a warning to other driving schools. They must adhere to the guidelines and maintain high standards in the education of drivers and conductors.
Notably, LTO Region VI OIC – Regional Director Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan II stressed the importance of driving schools in preparing aspiring applicants to be responsible drivers. Issuing certifications without proper attendance and completion of the required tasks are strictly prohibited; especially since such actions undermine the integrity of the agency, while posing a risk to public safety.
Final Thoughts
Indeed, may this incident serve as a warning to all other driving schools. Being a driver not only involves skill, but also a responsible attitude. Driving schools must ensure that licenses are issued only to those who have completed the necessary tasks. What’s more, aspiring drivers should also be aware of traffic rules and regulations.