If you’re a motorist, you’ve probably noticed that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has been cracking down harder on kamote drivers and riders. Aside from stepping up enforcement on the streets, the agency has been using social media to go after violators through photos and videos submitted by the public.

LTO Chief, Markus Lacanilao, even launched the I-report mo kay LTO Chief website and social media page, giving Filipinos a direct way to report reckless motorists without getting bogged down in bureaucracy and the usual padrino system that Pinoys love.

Even with that, plus a growing number of driver’s license suspensions and revocations, many motorists still refuse to learn. Reckless behavior remains a daily sight on Philippine roads.

LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao

Curious as we are at AutoIndustriya.com, we had one question: just how many Show Cause Orders (SCOs) land on the LTO Chief’s desk for signing?

The answer? Around 100 in a week.

“20 po a day, lalo na pag weekend. Average po [is] 10,” Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao told AutoIndustriya.com.

On a typical weekday, Asec. Lacanilao signs around 10 SCOs a day. That’s about 50 motorists facing possible suspension or revocation of their driver’s licenses from Monday to Friday alone. And the pace doesn’t slow down on weekends or even holidays. In fact, weekends are usually busier, with the number of SCOs climbing to around 20 a day.

“Weekend po madami, sure yan 20 a day,” he added.

That brings the weekly total to nearly 100 motorists being ordered to explain their violations before the LTO decides on possible penalties. There’s good and bad news in those numbers. The good news is that if the LTO keeps up this pace, hundreds of dangerous drivers could be taken off the road every month. That means hundreds of motorists who may no longer have the chance to put other road users at risk. Think of it as road crashes that could take life and limb being prevented even before they happen.

The bad news is that, it only shows just how many people still drive as if traffic laws don’t apply to them. Too many motorists continue to ignore the rules, put others in danger, and have ZERO regard for road safety.

An example of a Show Cause Order (details blurred due to privacy)

Earlier this month, the LTO reported that it has suspended or revoked the driver’s licenses of 830 motorists since October 2025. The figure shows just how much tougher the agency has become in going after reckless drivers.

By aggressively issuing SCOs and pursuing other lawful action, the LTO is making it harder for erring motorists to escape accountability. Unlike in the past, when influence or powerful padrinos could help some violators get away with a little slap on the wrist, the agency says everyone is now expected to answer for their actions.

If there’s one thing these numbers tell us, it’s that the LTO isn’t running out of work anytime soon. As long as motorists keep treating public roads like their own playground, these SCOs will keep piling up on the Chief’s desk for his signature.