LTO investigates van driver who berated traffic enforcer and invoked MMDA official

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show-cause order to the registered owner of a van involved in an incident where its driver allegedly berated a traffic enforcer and invoked the name of an MMDA official on Aug. 8.

According to LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II, the investigation aims to identify the woman driving the Toyota Hi-Ace van and determine if she has a valid driver's license.

If found with a valid but expired license, the driver faces a 90-day suspension; without a license, consequences could be more severe.

The incident began when the driver attempted to cut the line of vehicles and was stopped by an MMDA traffic enforcer, leading to a heated argument.

During the confrontation, the driver reportedly tried to intimidate the enforcer by mentioning an MMDA official's name, causing further disruption.