DOTr eyes public shaming for erring motorists

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is exploring a public shaming campaign for stubborn motorists, as proposed by Transport Secretary Dizon.

Dizon instructed LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II to review the legalities of publishing weekly lists of erring drivers under titles like 'Do Not Follow' or 'Do Not Emulate'.

The plan aims to encourage better behavior among drivers who may not fear penalties, suggesting they might be deterred by public shame.

According to LTO records, 2,008 show cause orders were issued in the first six months of this year, with 420 licenses revoked; last year saw 1,100 such orders.

The LTO has placed a driver's license under preventive suspension for 90 days following an incident where she refused to stop when flagged by a traffic enforcer in Kawit, Cavite on August 18. The DOTr recommends the perpetual revocation of her license due to aggravating circumstances.