Mc Richard Paglicawan
Motovlogger Alyana Mari Aguinaldo, popularly known online as Yanna, has been found guilty of two traffic violations by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in connection with a viral road rage incident in Masinloc, Zambales.
In a 7-page decision, the LTO found Aguinaldo guilty of Reckless Driving under Section 48 of Republic Act No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) and for operating a motorcycle without side mirrors, which falls under Section 18 of the same law.
She was fined ₱2,000 for reckless driving and ₱5,000 for the mirror violation.
However, she was absolved of a third charge related to the motorcycle’s lack of a plate number, as she was not the registered owner of the vehicle used in the incident.
In addition, Aguinaldo’s driver’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and the motorcycle’s license plate was also ordered suspended. Law enforcement officers have been directed to confiscate the motorcycle and apprehend Aguinaldo should she be found driving while under suspension.
The LTO cited video evidence posted by Yanna herself showing her performing dangerous overtaking maneuvers and gesturing at a pickup truck driver who swerved to avoid potholes. Supporting documents—including her letter of apology and the sworn statement of the other motorist—were also used against her.
Aguinaldo did not attend the hearing on May 6, nor did she surrender the motorcycle, despite direct orders from the LTO.
“This noncompliance not only violates the instructions mandated by this Office but also demonstrates outright disrespect for established legal procedures and regulatory enforcement,” the LTO stated.
“By refusing to present both the registered owner and the motorcycle for inspection, the concerned party has obstructed investigative proceedings, delayed efforts to establish responsibility, and undermined the integrity of enforcement measures.”
In a statement sent to GMA News Online, Yanna responded to the ruling: “I accept the sanction imposed—even in the absence of substantial evidence directly proving fault on my end… That said, I’ve chosen not to contest the decision—not because I agree with the process, but because I value moving forward with integrity over prolonging noise.”
She further called on the LTO to also address wider public safety issues, such as overloaded provincial trucks, illegally parked vehicles in emergency lanes, lack of pedestrian infrastructure, and rampant unlicensed driving.
Following the LTO’s ruling, Yanna’s Facebook page was deactivated, although her YouTube channel remains online. The vlogger had earlier posted an apology directed at the pickup driver and the riding community, even attempting a personal visit to the driver’s workplace.
