Traffic Enforcer Gets Suspended After Riding Motorcycle Due to Traffic Violation
A traffic enforcer in Lucena City has been suspended and fined after being involved in a traffic violation that drew criticism online.
The Facebook page “Quezon Public Post” reported that a traffic enforcer has been suspended for riding a motorcycle without a helmet. The post quickly circulated on social media and garnered various reactions from the online community.
The photo showed both the enforcer and the motorcycle driver traveling without helmets, prompting reactions from netizens who questioned why a traffic officer was not following the same rules being enforced on motorists.
Many people pointed out that traffic enforcers are expected to set a good example for road users and strictly follow traffic laws.
The Lucena Traffic Management and Enforcement Office confirmed that the traffic enforcer had been subjected to disciplinary action. According to the office, the employee was fined and suspended from work in accordance with existing rules and regulations.
The agency emphasized that it does not tolerate violations, especially when committed by personnel responsible for implementing traffic laws. Officials stressed that everyone, regardless of position, must be held accountable for their actions.
The office also emphasized the importance of discipline and responsibility within its ranks. Maintaining the integrity of the Traffic Management Team and preserving public trust remain among its priorities.
Here is the full post:
“Pinatawan ng kaukulang multa at suspensyon sa trabaho ang isang traffic enforcer sa Lucena City matapos lumabas ang isang isyu at umano’y paglabag na kinasasangkutan nito. Nag-viral din sa social media ang larawan kung saan makikitang ang enforcer ay nasa isang sitwasyong pinuna ng netizens dahil tila hindi nito sinusunod ang mga patakarang ipinatutupad sa mga motorista.
Ayon sa Traffic Management Team, walang kinukunsinti ang anumang maling gawain. Patuloy umano ang pagpapatupad ng disiplina at pananagutan upang mapanatili ang integridad ng kanilang hanay at ang tiwala ng publiko.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
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