The Land Transportation Office has revoked the accreditation of 12 driving schools in Metro Manila and surrounding cities after the resolution of show cause orders. Following a thorough evaluation, the 12 establishments have been penalized and prohibited from continuing to operate as LTO-accredited schools.
The penalty was imposed through the agency’s Central Accreditation Committee on Driving Schools and Medical Clinics (CAC-DSMC) after finding violations under Memorandum Circular No. VDM-2023-2460, which covers standards on theoretical and practical driving courses, comprehensive driver education, and driver reorientation courses, among others.
The 12 driving schools found with violations are the following:
- RSY Driving School
- Learn Fast Driving School
- Senjal Driving School – Fugoso
- Senjal Driving School – Brgy. Pinyahan
- MC Driving School
- SMJ Automobile Driving School – Novaliches
- RNJ Driving Academy
- Precision Driving School – Katipunan
- Jaeda Driving Institute – Valenzuela
- SG7 Driving School
- K Shine Star Driving School – Biak-na-Bato
- Qualiserve Driving School – Valenzuela
Among the violations found were misrepresentation in the driving schools’ applications or operations, misuse of accreditation, and failure to comply with the LTO’s prescribed requirements and standards.
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LTO chief, assistant secretary Markus Lacanilao, stated that the move is part of the agency’s intensified efforts to uphold the integrity of driver education. Adding that the quality of driving education is crucial in producing disciplined and responsible motorists.
This won’t be the last, though, as the LTO reaffirms its commitment to continuously monitor accredited driving schools across the country to promote road safety and accountability.
“Hindi namin kukunsintihin ang anumang paglabag na sumisira sa integridad ng driver education,” said Lacanilao. “Driver education must remain credible, and we will ensure that only compliant institutions are allowed to operate.”
