LTO intensifies campaign against overloading vehicles

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered boosting its campaign against overloaded vehicles starting Thursday.

In a statement, the LTO said the move is part of the advocacies of its newly-installed chief, Jay Art Tugade, on road safety. It is the first directive of Tugade following his appointment.

Thursday’s amplified drive helped LTO enforcers from its Central Office and Region 3 office to apprehend 15 overloaded trucks as of 12:04 p.m in Tabang, Guiguinto, and Bulacan.

The LTO said the trucks violated Republic Act 8794 or the Anti-Overloading Act of 2000.

Three more vehicles were caught violating the provisions of Republic Act 4136 or the…

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