He also argued that his son's action, while a traffic violation, doesn't constitute reckless driving. "Reckless Driving isn’t just a heavier fine—it can also be a criminal offense under Philippine law that goes on permanent record. LTO chief Markus Lacanilao reiterated that Deakin's son committed reckless driving for crossing the double solid yellow line, as well as for driving an unregistered vehicle. A subpoena was served on Wednesday, Jan. 7, requiring Deakin's son to explain why the incident should not be classified as reckless driving. What does the law say about reckless driving?

Source: Philippine Star January 08, 2026 15:01 UTC