By Lane Afable, News Editor
The accreditation of some 12 driving schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) were cancelled over various violations.
LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, in a statement, said the decision to disallow the operation of these driving schools was made following a thorough evaluation of their compliance with existing LTO rules and regulations, particularly under Memorandum Circular No. VDM-2023-2460.
Driving schools with LTO accreditation revoked include: RSY Driving School, Learn Fast Driving School, two branches of Senjal Driving School, Inc., MC Driving School, SMJ Automobile Driving School, RNJ Driving Academy Co., Precision Driving School, Jaeda Driving Institute, SG7 Driving School, K Shine Star Driving School Corp., and Qualiserve Driving School.
Lacanilao said the violations include misrepresentation in their application or operations, misuse of accreditation, and failure to comply with prescribed requirements and standards set by the LTO.
“As a result, the penalty of revocation of accreditation was imposed, prohibiting them from continuing operations as LTO-accredited driving schools,” Lacanilao said.
The decisions follow the resolution of several Show Cause Orders (SCO) that were issued against these establishments following complaints from the public.
“Hindi namin kukunsintihin ang anumang paglabag na sumisira sa integridad ng (We won’t encourage any violations that ruin the integrity of) driver education. Driver education must remain credible, and we will ensure that only compliant institutions are allowed to operate,” Lacanilao said.
In particular, preliminary investigation showed that the schools issued certificates to students who did not undergo or complete the mandatory eight hours of practical driving instruction.
In March, the LTO suspended these 12 driving schools and their instructors over alleged irregularities in the issuance of certifications.
The LTO’s crackdown is part of the agency’s intensified efforts to improve driver education in the country, particularly in producing disciplined and responsible motorists.
