Call it a “crash course” on safety, at the rate motorists have been crashing into barriers on the road and the EDSA Busway.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has begun a refresher training program for all its enforcers nationwide to update them on protocols and procedures for enforcing road safety rules and regulations.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II said the refresher course had enforcers from the Central Office and the National Capital Region participating during the maiden session.
It will be conducted in all the agency’s regional offices and cover enforcers down to the district offices.
“This initiative ensures that LTO personnel remain updated, well-equipped, and efficient in carrying out their duties,” Mendoza said.
The “Retooling Training Program” is designed to provide a comprehensive refresher and skills enhancement for all LTO Law Enforcement Personnel nationwide.
Mendoza said the program was aimed at strengthening LTO enforcers’ knowledge and enforcement capabilities on Republic Act No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) and other related land transportation laws, rules, and regulations, particularly R.A. No. 8750 (Seat Belts Use Act of 1999) and R.A. No. 11229 (Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act).
“The retooling training program also includes guidelines and procedures in the inspection of motor vehicles and protocol and procedures in law enforcement operations,” Mendoza said.
“By advancing the legal knowledge and enforcement capabilities of personnel, this will ensure consistency and effectiveness of land transportation law enforcement, improve road safety, and foster greater public trust in the professionalism and integrity of LTO field enforcement personnel nationwide,” he said.
Mendoza earlier ordered a refresher training program following the viral incident in Bohol involving a motorcycle rider and LTO enforcers.
DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the dismissal of the five LTO personnel involved and expressed support for Mendoza’s order to conduct a moral and spiritual training program for all the agency’s personnel. (RT)
