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MANILA, Philippines — A total of 639,323 motorists were apprehended for traffic violations in 2024, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said on Friday.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the figure marked a 20.75 percent increase from the 529,439 motorists apprehended in 2023.
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Article continues after this advertisementCalabarzon logged the highest number of apprehensions with 109,159 drivers caught violating traffic rules, followed by Cagayan Valley with 70,855.
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“Let these results of our operations serve as a reminder to motorists that we will further strengthen our operation to ensure that all motorists follow traffic laws,” Mendoza said in a statement.
Article continues after this advertisementThe LTO chief likewise noted that the agency impounded 29,709 vehicles in 2024, marking a 21.93 percent increase from the 24,366 impounded in 2023.
Article continues after this advertisementMendoza assured motorists that the agency would remain firm in their operations to ensure the safety of all road users.
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