LTO suspends 671 driver licenses for drug use, road crashes

Updated Thu, April 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM Published Wed, April 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended 671 driver's licenses for 90 days due to road crashes and illegal drug use.

Of the total, 574 licenses were suspended following road crashes, while 97 drivers tested positive for illegal drugs.

LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II called the action unprecedented.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon stated that the 90-day suspension could lead to permanent license revocation.

Show-cause orders will be issued to public transport operators involved in road crashes and owners of 1,165 vehicles that failed roadworthiness inspections.

A special team will be formed to address substance abuse and alcohol-related concerns among drivers.

Senators have urged the LTO and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to conduct regular random drug tests for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

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