Town exec summoned for distracted driving

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered an actress-politician to explain why she should not be sanctioned for showing improper behavior while driving in Taytay, Rizal.

The LTO yesterday issued a show-cause order against Taytay councilor Cai Cortez, who was reportedly seen recording herself while driving and swaying to the music with her hands off the steering wheel.

A video of the incident was reposted online by Gab Go of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Special Operations Group-Strike Force.

“We may not be holding our phones or cameras, but taking your hands off the steering wheel can cost your life or others in just a split second,” Go said.

He said Cortes was not wearing a seatbelt.

LTO chief Markus Lacani-lao suspended Cortez’s driver’s license for 90 days, ordered her to submit a written explanation and placed the vehicle under alarm.

Lacanilao said Cortez’s license could be revoked if results of investigation show she is an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.