Thursday, January 15, 2009

Security On The Road




Mr. Valtimore Cunanan, Provincial Director, LTO Aklan explaining essential practices to prevent vehicular accidents. At right is Ms. Megs Lunn.

Walk facing the traffic while walking on the road. Cross the road using the pedestrian lane. Cross the intersection when the traffic signal is green and stop when the traffic light is red. These are some of the advices of Mr. Valtimore Cunanan, Provincial Director, Land Transportation Office (LTO) to avoid accident.


Cunanan was the guest speaker during the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Kalibo held in its clubhouse, Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan on January 13. In his power point presentation, Cunanan discussed the three functions of the LTO which are vehicle registration, licensing and traffic law enforcement. He also discussed the traffic laws, rules, and regulations. Moreover, he gave advices especially to children the proper conduct while walking on the road such as proper use of pedestrian lanes, walking facing the traffic flow, and following traffic signals and signages.


During the question and answer, Cunanan assured that business transactions with the LTO are smooth and fast. In the renewal of driver’s license, it will only take few hours to obtain the license, as well as the renewal of motor vehicle registration. Cunanan admitted there are ‘fixers’ in his office, however, he assured the public "there will be no more fixers as soon as his office is moved to a new location in Brgy. Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan soon. /MP

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