Escudero calls to revoke licenses for road rage and crashes

Senate President Francis Escudero called for revoking driver's licenses of motorists involved in road rage incidents and vehicular crashes following recent accidents.

Escudero emphasized the need to instill discipline on the roads, noting that videos of irresponsible drivers, often referred to as 'kamote,' have become a trend on social media but are not funny or entertaining.

He stressed that suspending licenses for 90 days is insufficient and argued that revoking licenses would better ensure road safety compared to mere suspension.

The Senate leader cited the May 4 SUV crash at NAIA Terminal 1, which killed two people including a five-year-old girl, as an example of why stricter measures are necessary.

Escudero underscored that having a driver's license is a privilege with significant responsibilities and stated undisciplined motorists should have their licenses revoked to restore order on roads.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has already suspended the license of the motorist involved in the fatal crash at NAIA Terminal 1 for 90 days, while it has also revoked the driver's license of the bus driver involved in a recent multiple-vehicle collision that left 10 people dead.