Drivers and transport operators involved in serious road accidents in Western Visayas may soon face faster administrative action following a new partnership between the Land Transportation Office (LTO-6) and the Police Regional Office (PRO-6).

The two agencies formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed during the First Quarter Regular Meeting of the Regional Development Council VI.

The agreement institutionalizes the referral of police blotter reports on road crashes and transport-related violations, aiming to strengthen enforcement and accountability.

Under the MOU, the PRO-6 will provide the LTO-6 with verified, detailed reports on serious accidents, including incident narratives, sketches, photographs, witness statements, and other documentation.

Driver and vehicle information will also be shared to ensure accurate identification and support case preparation.

With access to these official records, LTO-6 will issue Show Cause Orders to drivers and operators involved in serious incidents, requiring them to explain why administrative penalties should not be imposed.

The agreement also allows police assistance in serving orders to uncooperative respondents and in supporting roadside inspections and enforcement operations.

In return, LTO-6 will deputize select PRO-6 personnel to help enforce traffic laws and conduct orientation sessions for police traffic responders on key transport legislation, including the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013, the Anti-Distracted Driving Act of 2016, and the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.

Police investigators will continue to assist in crash investigations, ensuring proper documentation and evidence gathering.

A joint technical working group will oversee the implementation of the agreement, with quarterly reports tracking progress.

“This partnership sends a clear message: reckless driving and transport negligence will no longer slip through administrative gaps,” said LTO-6 Regional Director Atty. Gaudioso Geduspan II.

“By combining police data with our enforcement powers, we can hold erring drivers accountable swiftly and effectively,” he added.

Officials said the formalized referral system will streamline enforcement processes, accelerate case resolution, and improve road safety planning across Western Visayas, signaling a more coordinated approach to reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries.IMT