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Torre pays P14,000 in fines over traffic violations

From PhilStar · () English

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  • Metro Manila Development Authority general manager Nicolas Torre III paid P14,000 in fines for several traffic violations, the Land Transportation Office said.
  • The violations involved use of the EDSA busway, plate tampering, reckless driving by Torre’s driver and unauthorized use of blinkers.
  • Torre surrendered the vehicle, which remains in LTO custody while an investigation continues.

Metro Manila Development Authority general manager Nicolas Torre III has paid P14,000 in fines over a series of traffic violations, the Land Transportation Office announced.

The violations involved use of the EDSA busway, tampering with license plates, reckless driving by Torre’s driver and the use of blinkers. Torre has also voluntarily surrendered the vehicle, which will remain under LTO custody while the investigation continues.

LTO chief Markus Lacanilao said blinkers may be used only by selected government officials and emergency services under the law. The list includes the president, vice president, Senate president, House speaker, law enforcement agencies and ambulances.

“Let’s not commit (these violations) because these are serious matters especially to us in the government,” Lacanilao told ABS-CBN News. Torre earlier apologized for the violations.

Let’s not commit (these violations) because these are serious matters especially to us in the government.

· Markus LacanilaoThe LTO chief warned government officials against committing traffic violations.
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Originally published by PhilStar in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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