The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be using the cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in recording violations of erring motorists in the National Capital Region (NCR).
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said the recorded videos will be used in issuing Show Cause Order (SCO) against any erring motorists in a bid to discipline them as part of the road safety measures that are in line with the instruction of Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista.
“We might as well use them in order to run after erring motorists who would openly defy traffic safety rules.”
“The cameras installed by the MMDA are being used to monitor traffic situations especially in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. We might as well use them in order to run after erring motorists who would openly defy traffic safety rules,” Mendoza explained.
The LTO chief earlier issued an instruction to coordinate with the MMDA on the possible utilization of its cameras.
A meeting was then set between LTO officials and MMDA officials, particularly Atty. Victor Maria Nuñez, Director III for Enforcement and TOO IV Ronezes S. Rivera, Head METROBASE NCAP and Overspeeding Group of MMDA in coordination with MMDA Chairman Don Artes.
During the meeting, Mendoza said the MMDA has agreed to the proposal of the LTO.
“Initially, we will be focusing on the violators of the EDSA Busway.”
“Initially, we will be focusing on the violators of the EDSA Busway,” the LTO head explained.
Based on the agreement, the MMDA will forward the captured videos of violations, including details on the date and the time of the violation, and the license plate of the vehicle involved in any traffic violation.
“These captured videos that will be transmitted to our office will be used as the basis of SCO that would be issued to erring motorists,” he said.
Mendoza has expressed gratitude to Artes for continuous cooperation and coordination in order to instill discipline among motorists in Metro Manila.
