LTO suspends driver’s license for 90 days for covering motorcycle plate

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended for 90 days the driver's license of a San Juan City resident who covered his motorcycle's license plate to evade detection by the government’s No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).

A viral Facebook post featuring a rider wearing a Move It helmet and obscuring the last three letters of the license plate with packaging tape prompted LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II to issue a preventive suspension.

The driver was ordered to appear before the LTO Central Office within 10 days to explain his actions through a show cause order (SCO).

Covering the license plate is considered a violation of the Traffic Code with a fine of P5,000 and the registered owner faces charges for violating Section 18 Para. 2 of R.A. 4136.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised motorists that covering their license plates will be penalized during the NCAP dry run period which began recently, although no fines will be issued until after the one-month trial period.