THE LAND Transportation Office Region (LTO) XI reported no significant incidents and inspected a total of 2,438 motor vehicles during the implementation of “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2026.”
LTO XI regional director Atty. Ernesto Raphael V Robillo said on Wednesday that the operation ran from Oct. 23 to Nov. 2, covering transport terminals and checkpoints across the region.
Of the inspected vehicles, 54 were deemed unfit and unsafe and barred from traveling during the period, while 2,384 passed the motor vehicle inspections. The agency issued a total of 1,134 ordinances/violation tickets for various infractions.
Apprehensions included 223 violations of R.A. 8750 (the Seatbelt Law); 145 for driving without a driver’s license; 87 for reckless driving; and 224 involving unregistered or delinquent motor vehicles despite the extension of periods of registration.
There were also 60 cases of unauthorized use of improvised or temporary plates or use of fake plates; 32 motor vehicles operating with defective parts such as accessories, headlights, windshields, and lighting (buses and vans involved); and 12 violations involving colorum vehicles.
Another 690 violations fell under other offenses, with R.A. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) and R.A. 10054 (Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009), and overspeeding listed as the top three.
A total of 217 motor vehicles were impounded region-wide throughout the operational period, 163 under technical (plates confiscated and 54 for physical impounding of units
The LTO also conducted 203 drug tests, all negative, and 11 alcohol breath analyzer (ABA) tests, all passed.
Robillo called for stricter road discipline, heightened pedestrian safety, and proactive compliance with traffic and vehicle registration laws ahead of the holiday season.
“Pedestrians must be given the right of way at all times; motorists should yield even in the absence of pedestrians actively signaling,” he said, noting that drivers must monitor pedestrian lanes closely and stop until commuters have completely crossed.
Motorists were also urged to exercise caution and avoid overtaking near pedestrian crossings to prevent road accidents.
In addition to pedestrian safety, Robillo reminded vehicle owners not to wait for deadlines to renew expired driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations.
As December approaches, he issued a specific warning against driving under the influence, noting that holiday gatherings and parties significantly increase road risks, particularly for motorcyclists.
