(NAR) VOL. 15 NOS. 1-2 / APRIL - JUNE 2004
"If as a result of negligence or reckless driving or unreasonable fast driving, any accident occur resulting to death or injury to any person, the motor vehicle operator at fault shall upon conviction be punished by the provision of the revised penal code,"
"To hear and decide cases involving violations of laws, rules & regulations governing land transportation and to impose fines and penalties. Therefore: provided that violations resulting in damage to property and/or physical injuries or violations constituting offenses punishable under the revised penal code or other penal laws shall be under the jurisdiction of the regular court;"
1. Where a case is filed in court in connection with the accident, final disposition of the criminal and/or civil case shall be left to the discretion of the proper court;
2. Where no case is filed in court, as duly attested to by both parties, the LTO shall adjudicate and decide the case by imposing penalty on the erring party.