The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show-cause order to a rider for allowing a child to ride on a motorcycle without a helmet in Baclaran, Parañaque.
The incident was recorded on camera by Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Special Operations Group-Strike Force head Gabriel Go from his vehicle along Roxas Boulevard.
The viral photo received around 3,000 reactions, mostly likes and crying emojis.
LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II said the motorcycle rider and one of the two back riders had helmets. The child, who was sitting in the middle, had no protective gear.
‘That compromises the safety of what appears to be family members, especially the child,’ Mendoza said.
The vehicle’s registered owner was ordered to appear at the LTO central office in Quezon City on Oct. 2.
‘Once the identity of the motorcycle rider is established, his driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days,’ the LTO said.