The Land Transportation Office 11 (LTO 11) recorded 72,133 traffic apprehensions across the Davao Region from January to September 2026, generating more than P120.29 million in fines as authorities stepped up enforcement of traffic laws.
LTO 11 Regional Director Atty. Ernesto Raphael V. Robillo said Wednesday that the apprehensions involved violations of Republic Act 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, and other traffic-related laws, including those on motorcycle helmets, seat belts, distracted driving, drunk driving, and vehicle overloading.
The apprehensions were carried out by LTO 11 personnel and deputized enforcers throughout the region.
Of the total cases, 52,982 were sustained, while the charges against the remaining motorists were dropped after they presented justifications for their alleged violations, Robillo said.
The agency collected P120,298,222 in fines during the nine-month period.
Violations of RA 4136 accounted for the highest number of apprehensions at 48,581 cases. The Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 followed with 11,951 cases, while violations of the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 totaled 10,223.
Robillo said violations under RA 4136 included driving without a valid license, using fake driver’s licenses, operating vehicles under student permits without complying with applicable requirements, and using unregistered vehicles on public roads.
Authorities also apprehended operators of colorum, or unauthorized, vehicles, including trucks, vans, sedans, and motorcycles. Other violations involved the use of unauthorized lights and accessories that could distract other road users.
“The next na pinakamarami diyan, 11,951 is the Motorcycle Helmet Act natin, yung mga pasaway na nagmamaneho ng kanilang mga motorsiklo, either their passengers na walang mga helmet,” Robillo said during the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps media briefing at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.
He said helmet and seat belt violations remained major concerns among traffic enforcers, emphasizing the importance of complying with road safety requirements.
Apart from apprehensions and fines, LTO 11 has recommended the revocation of driver’s licenses in cases involving serious violations and road incidents.
Robillo said 14 driver’s licenses had been revoked based on the agency’s recommendations from December 2025 to September 2026. Another 10 to 15 license holders were awaiting the resolution of cases involving recommended revocations.
These cases included road rage incidents and accidents involving pedestrians, he said.
Robillo also reminded motorists to give way to pedestrians, particularly those crossing at designated pedestrian lanes.
“Dapat kasi ang mga sasakyan ang naggi-give-way sa mga pedestrian,” he said, adding that drivers should slow down and stop when pedestrians are crossing at designated lanes.
LTO 11 also reported 235 pending cases for resolution covering the January-to-September reporting period.
Robillo said the agency would continue enforcing traffic laws and pursuing administrative sanctions against motorists whose violations warrant stiffer penalties as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic discipline across the Davao Region.
