LTO revokes over 1,100 driver’s licenses since October

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked or suspended 1,108 driver’s licenses since October 2025 as it intensified its campaign against motorists who violate traffic regulations and endanger public safety.

It said on Monday, July 6, that out of the 1,108 driver’s licenses, 618 had been revoked while 490 had been suspended since Assistant Secretary Marcus Lacanilao took over last year.

Based on data from the agency’s Intelligence and Investigation Division, 102 driver’s licenses were issued a two-year revocation, while 476 were met with a two-year revocation. The rest were issued with either one-year (8) or four-year revocations (32).

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Suspended driver’s licenses were broken down into 336 three-month suspension, 105 one-year suspension, 37 one-month suspension, 11 six-month suspension, and one seven-month suspension.

As the LTO said, from June 11 to July 4 alone, it recorded 184 revocation and 94 suspension cases involving motorists who committed serious traffic violations.

For the agency, the numbers reflect its persistent and strict implementation of the law.

However, as Lacanilao pointed out, their campaign is not only focused on the number of revoked or suspended licenses but on encouraging motorists to adhere to all traffic regulations.

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“The most important measure of our campaign is not the number of licenses suspended or revoked, but the growing number of motorists who comply with the law. We call on everyone to practice discipline, respect for others, and responsible driving on every trip,” he said in Filipino.

He added that the LTO will continue monitoring, investigating, and conducting hearings on traffic-related cases to ensure that violators are held accountable and prevented from posing risks to other road users.

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“Our goal is not only to impose penalties but, more importantly, to maintain discipline on our roads and protect the lives of everyone using them. Let us continue to practice responsible driving and strictly follow traffic laws for the safety of all,” Lacanilao said. /mr

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