LTO revokes accreditation of 12 driving schools in NCR

At least 12 driving schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) had their accreditation revoked by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

In a statement, the LTO through the Central Accreditation Committee on Driving Schools and Medical Clinics revoked the accreditation of the schools after the resolution of multiple Show Cause Orders issued against them.

"The decision came after a thorough evaluation of their compliance with existing LTO rules and regulations, particularly under Memorandum Circular No. VDM-2023-2460," the agency said.

The schools in the list are:

1. RSY Driving School
2. Learn Fast Driving School
3. Senjal Driving School, Inc. – Fugoso
4. Senjal Driving School, Inc. – Brgy. Pinyahan
5. MC Driving School
6. SMJ Automobile Driving School – Novaliches
7. RNJ Driving Academy Co.
8. Precision Driving School – Katipunan
9. Jaeda Driving Institute – Valenzuela
10. SG7 Driving School
11. K Shine Star Driving School Corp. – Biak na Bato
12. Qualiserve Driving School – Valenzuela.

"The violations include, among others, misrepresentation in their application or operations, misuse of accreditation, and failure to comply with prescribed requirements and standards set by the LTO," the agency said.

With the revocation of accreditation, the schools are prohibited from continuing operations as LTO-accredited driving schools.

The move, said LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao is part of efforts to implement intensified efforts to "uphold the integrity of driver education."

"Hindi namin kukunsintihin ang anumang paglabag na sumisira sa integridad ng driver education. Driver education must remain credible, and we will ensure that only compliant institutions are allowed to operate," Lacanilao said.

(We will not tolerate any violations that undermine the integrity of driver education. Driver education must remain credible, and we will ensure that only compliant institutions are allowed to operate.)

Lacanilao also said that maintaining the quality of driving schools is important in producing disciplined and responsible motorists.

The LTO underscored that acccredited driving schools nationwide will continue to be monitored in order to "promote road safety and accountability." — BAP, GMA News