The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has recommended the revocation of the driver's license of the person who drove a supercar owned by actor Derek Ramsay after the vehicle was caught using an unauthorized license plate on a public road.

LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao made the recommendation following the agency's investigation into the use of the unauthorized plate, which reportedly bore the initials of the driver.

The LTO previously issued a show cause order to Ramsay, the registered owner of the vehicle, and its driver, requiring them to explain the incident and submit the necessary documents.

The supercar was subsequently impounded by the LTO while authorities verified its importation documents and legal status.

In a statement Wednesday, Sept. 16, the LTO said the release of the vehicle remains held in abeyance pending the disposition of the Bureau of Customs.

“Malinaw ang paglabag ng drayber ng supercar na ito. Mahigpit po tayo laban sa paggamit ng peke o hindi awtorisadong plaka. Ginagawa lang naman natin ito upang matiyak na tama at legal ang pagkakakilanlan ng bawat sasakyan sa kalsada,” Lacanilao said.

The LTO said it would continue to strengthen enforcement of rules governing license plates and urged motorists to use only legal and authorized plates.