LTO-6 MOVES TO DISQUALIFY RIDER OVER VIRAL ‘SUPERMAN’ STUNT

In line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to hold erring motorists accountable, the Land Transportation Office Region VI (LTO‑6), under the guidance of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, has moved to disqualify a motorcycle rider caught performing a dangerous stunt from ever obtaining a driver’s license.

The incident, which went viral on social media, showed a rider of a Honda Click motorcycle executing the so-called “Superman” stunt—lying flat on the seat while speeding along Orange Cliff in Don Salvador Benedicto on July 13, 2025.

The act drew sharp criticism from netizens for its recklessness and disregard for road safety.

Following an investigation, LTO-6 Regional Director attorney Gaudioso P. Geduspan II approved a resolution submitted by LTO-6 Intelligence and Investigation Unit chief Shiela Mae C. Alulod recommending the immediate disqualification of the rider from securing a driver’s license.

“This act posed a serious risk to public safety and is a blatant violation of safe driving practices,” the resolution stated.

A Show Cause Order dated July 14 was issued to the registered owner of the motorcycle, who admitted that he had informally lent the vehicle to the rider.

Replying to the order, the rider admitted to performing the stunt, but insisted it was meant only for a photo opportunity, and that he was only traveling at around 24 km/h. He also expressed remorse and assured authorities he would not repeat the offense.

Under Section 48 of Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, reckless driving is defined as operating a vehicle without due caution or in a manner that endangers life or property.

The LTO’s database check confirmed that the rider does not hold a valid driver’s license, further aggravating the offense.

As a result, LTO‑6 ordered the placement of the rider’s name under the alarm list, effectively disqualifying him from being issued a driver’s license.

The driver will also be fined for violating provisions on ‘Reckless Driving’ and ‘Driving Without a Valid Driver’s License’ under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.

In addition, he is required to undergo a Driver’s Reorientation Seminar conducted by the agency’s Traffic Safety Unit.

LTO chief Assistant Secretary attorney Vigor D. Mendoza II has been at the forefront of the national campaign against reckless driving.

In Western Visayas, LTO-6 Regional Director Geduspan and Assistant Regional Director Jeck D. Conlu have been leading intensified enforcement operations to address rising road safety concerns.

LTO-6 reiterated its commitment to closely monitor social media and partner with local law enforcement to crack down on similar dangerous stunts across the region.

“Our priority is to protect the public by enforcing road safety regulations consistently and transparently,” Geduspan emphasized.