Motorcycle rider loses license over viral indecent exposure
Motorcycle riders have been involved in everything from reckless stunts and dangerous riding to road rage incidents, but one recent case involved conduct that went beyond the usual traffic violations.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver’s license of a motorcycle rider for two years after an investigation found him to be an “Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle” following a viral report involving the alleged exposure of his private parts to a female pedestrian.
LTO Chief, Markus Lacanilao, said that public roads are no place for indecent behavior.
Ang pampublikong kalsada ay hindi kailanman lugar para pairalin ang kabastusan at kawalan ng respeto sa ibang tao.
(Public roads are never a place for indecent and disrespectful behavior toward others.)
The case began after a woman posted about an incident in which a man riding a motorcycle allegedly exposed himself while she was walking, then immediately sped away. Reports later surfaced of another similar incident involving the same rider.
The LTO issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) and conducted an investigation and hearing as part of due process.
During the hearing, the rider appeared before the agency and confirmed that he was the person shown in the viral video. He also admitted that the incident happened twice, although he said he used a different motorcycle on those occasions and not the motorcycle covered by the LTO investigation.
Following the proceedings, the LTO determined that the rider was an “Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle” and imposed a two-year revocation of his driver’s license.
The motorcycle involved in the LTO investigation remains under an alarm status.
Lacanilao said traffic rules and regulations require motorists to conduct themselves appropriately on public roads. He added that acts that cause fear or apprehension among other people should not be tolerated and can warrant the revocation of a driver’s license.
