Sec. Dizon wants 3-month DL suspension for kamote vloggers
To bolster traffic law enforcement, the Vietnamese government introduced Decree 176/2025 in January. This decree motivates citizens to report traffic violations by offering a reward for verified photo or video submissions. When a citizen provides evidence (license plate, location, etc.) of a traffic infraction, they can receive up to 10% of the penalty imposed, with a maximum payout of VND 5 million, equivalent to approximately PHP 11,500.
Following a series of incidents where vloggers have openly disregarded traffic laws to create monetized social media content, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has instructed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to impose a 90-day driver’s license suspension on the offenders. Additionally, Secretary Dizon called upon citizens to contribute to the agency’s efforts by documenting and sharing video recordings of traffic violators on social media.
“I have given instruction to the LTO and I’m asking our citizens: may makita kami na post sa social media na nag-aabusadong driver, automatic suspendido yan lisensya [ng] 90-days,” said Sec. Dizon.
(I have given instructions to the LTO and I’m asking our citizens: if we see a post on social media of an abusive driver, their license will be automatically suspended for 90 days.)
Dizon added that videos of reckless drivers/riders posted on social media or other platforms should be enough evidence, hence, no hearing or due process will be given.
“Walang imbe-imbestigasyon, walang hearing-hearing, ‘pag may nakita kami na may video, na may pruweba na uma-abuso kayo sa kalye, suspendido kayo,” added Sec. Dizon.
(No investigation, no hearings, if we see a video, if there’s proof that you are being reckless on the road, you are suspended.)
Public as CCTVs
It’s no secret that law enforcers, particularly the LTO, are a little shorthanded when it comes to the number of enforcers. So, for Sec, Dizon, the public plays a big role in helping the agency rid the streets from unruly riders, as well as drivers.
“I am asking the media and the public na videohan nyo yang mga yan. Videohin nyo, i-post nyo. Makikita’t makikita din naming yan at immediate yan, suspendido yan. Wala na tayong takot eh. Wala akong paki alam kung vlogger ka na sikat. Suspendido yan. Hindi na kayo makakapag motor.”
(I am asking the media and the public to video those people. Video record them, post them. We will definitely see that and it will be immediate, and they will be suspended. We are not afraid. I don’t care if you’re a famous vlogger. You’re driving privileges be suspended. You won’t be able to ride a motorcycle anymore.)
While Vietnam’s policy includes compensation for citizens reporting traffic violations via uploaded video, the Philippine initiative does not offer such financial rewards for those who record and upload similar content of reckless drivers and riders.
