LTO suspends oil tanker driver's license after accident

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the preventive suspension of the driver's license of an oil tanker operator involved in a ramming incident that injured three people in Pandacan, Manila on August 15.

According to the LTO show cause order, the driver reported losing brake control while on Mabini Bridge and hit at least four other vehicles including one motorcycle rider who was taken to the hospital.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized that drivers are responsible for ensuring their vehicles' proper condition, especially when operating hazardous cargo like oil tankers.

The LTO's decision underscores the importance of vehicle maintenance and driver accountability to prevent such accidents.

A show cause order has been issued to both the driver and the registered owner of the oil tanker, who are residents of Malabon City, and they must appear at the LTO-IID office in East Avenue, Quezon City on Aug. 26, 2025.