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LTO Flags Honda Click After Viral Photo Shows Plate Covered To Evade NCAP
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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has placed under alarm a Honda Click motorcycle after a viral social media post showed its license plate deliberately obscured—allegedly to avoid being caught by traffic enforcement cameras under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).
Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to uphold traffic laws and road safety, the LTO—under the guidance of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon—immediately launched an investigation into the incident. The agency has since issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) to the registered owner of the vehicle, who now faces potential administrative sanctions.
The viral photo, captioned “Kanya-kanyang paraan,” showed an unidentified individual—believed to be the rider—placing electrical tape over one of the digits on the motorcycle’s plate. Authorities believe this was an attempt to dodge NCAP surveillance by making the vehicle unidentifiable.
“This kind of behavior is a clear violation of our laws. We will not allow drivers to hide their identities while using public roads. Road safety is a shared responsibility,” said LTO Acting Chief Atty. Greg G. Pua Jr.
According to the LTO, the act violates Section 18, Paragraph 2 of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which prohibits tampering with or obscuring vehicle number plates. The agency has summoned both the registered owner and the designated driver to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division. They must also submit written explanations as to why they should not be held liable.
In addition to the Show Cause Order, the LTO has placed the vehicle and its license plate under alarm, effectively blocking any official transactions involving them while the case is pending. The designated driver’s license has also been preventively suspended for 90 days, starting upon its surrender.
Renante Melitante, head of the LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division, stressed the seriousness of the offense. “This shows intent to deceive authorities, which raises serious concerns about the individual’s qualifications to operate a motor vehicle.”
Should the concerned parties fail to appear or submit their explanation, the LTO warned that the case will proceed based on available evidence, and more severe penalties could be imposed.
The agency is urging the public to help in identifying similar violations and report them to authorities. “We all want safer, more disciplined roads. Public cooperation is key to achieving that,” Atty. Pua added.
As the LTO tightens its enforcement against deceptive practices, the message is clear: those who try to outsmart the system will be held accountable.
Acting on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to uphold traffic laws and road safety, the LTO—under the guidance of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon—immediately launched an investigation into the incident. The agency has since issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) to the registered owner of the vehicle, who now faces potential administrative sanctions.
The viral photo, captioned “Kanya-kanyang paraan,” showed an unidentified individual—believed to be the rider—placing electrical tape over one of the digits on the motorcycle’s plate. Authorities believe this was an attempt to dodge NCAP surveillance by making the vehicle unidentifiable.
“This kind of behavior is a clear violation of our laws. We will not allow drivers to hide their identities while using public roads. Road safety is a shared responsibility,” said LTO Acting Chief Atty. Greg G. Pua Jr.
According to the LTO, the act violates Section 18, Paragraph 2 of the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, which prohibits tampering with or obscuring vehicle number plates. The agency has summoned both the registered owner and the designated driver to appear before its Intelligence and Investigation Division. They must also submit written explanations as to why they should not be held liable.
In addition to the Show Cause Order, the LTO has placed the vehicle and its license plate under alarm, effectively blocking any official transactions involving them while the case is pending. The designated driver’s license has also been preventively suspended for 90 days, starting upon its surrender.
Renante Melitante, head of the LTO’s Intelligence and Investigation Division, stressed the seriousness of the offense. “This shows intent to deceive authorities, which raises serious concerns about the individual’s qualifications to operate a motor vehicle.”
Should the concerned parties fail to appear or submit their explanation, the LTO warned that the case will proceed based on available evidence, and more severe penalties could be imposed.
The agency is urging the public to help in identifying similar violations and report them to authorities. “We all want safer, more disciplined roads. Public cooperation is key to achieving that,” Atty. Pua added.
As the LTO tightens its enforcement against deceptive practices, the message is clear: those who try to outsmart the system will be held accountable.
Jul 8, 2025
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