To ensure road safety, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero suggested revoking the driver’s licenses of “kamote” drivers and motorists.
In a press release on Wednesday, Escudero pointed out how road rage and other vehicular crashes had become a hot topic on social media. According to the Senate President, the driver’s license should be revoked to instill discipline on the roads.
"Naging uso na content sa social media ang video ng mga 'kamote' drivers pero sa totoo lang ay hindi nakakatawa o nakakaaliw ang kilos ng mga ito. Ang daming napeperwisyo at kadalasan nauuwi sa karahasan ang mga insidenteng ito," Escudero highlighted.
"To ensure that our roads are safe from these motorists, their licenses should be revoked, not suspended," he added.
Escudero emphasized the importance of having order on our roads. He lamented the lack of discipline among motorists, describing it as a serious issue.
“Drastic measures should be taken to restore order, and revoking licenses of abusive motorists is a good first step toward achieving this," he stated.
Moreover, Escudero said that the 90-day suspension imposed by the Land Transportation Office is not enough as a deterrent against bad behavior among motorists.
"It cannot be overemphasized that having a driver's license is a privilege and not a right. You have certain responsibilities while operating a vehicle,” Escudero said. "Kapag walang disiplina ang motorista, dapat lang na tanggalan sila ng lisensya."
