LTO to intensify terminal inspections, drug testing to stop drunk and drugged driving on the road

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MANILA, Philippines — With Christmas season approaching, the Land Transportation Office said it would heighten its nationwide terminal inspection and quick random drug tests on drivers of Public Utility Vehicles to prevent drunk or drugged driving among motorists.

 

In a statement sent to reporters, the LTO said its Law Enforcement Service-Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Enforcement Unit recorded a total of 558 road crash incidents from January to August 2022.

 

August saw the highest number with 128 incidents, during which a total of 476 drivers tested positive for alcoholic intoxication. The office's data also showed 17 fatalities and 281 injuries were also recorded in that span of time.

 

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