A female motorcycle rider known online as Yanna Motovlog, who went viral for a road rage incident in Zambales, was found guilty of two violations by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Wednesday.
According to LTO chief Vigor Mendoza, the content creator was penalized ₱5,000 for operating a motorcycle without side mirrors and ₱2,000 more for reckless driving.
“Her driver’s license was also suspended until such time that she complied with the order of the LTO to surrender the motorcycle she used during the viral road rage incident, which she admitted to be not hers,”
the LTO explained in an official statement.
In a seven-page ruling, the agency said the violations were clearly captured in the video that Yanna herself uploaded on social media. It specifically noted the risky overtaking maneuver she performed on a pickup truck, as well as the lack of side mirrors on the vehicle.
Yanna was cleared of a third complaint as she was not the official owner of the motorcycle involved.
The case was based on a video filmed during a ride in Zambales, where Yanna got into a dispute with the driver of a pickup truck.
She later issued an apology—both to the pickup driver and to the motorcycle community—for her actions.
In another video, Yanna and her brother tried to personally deliver their apology by visiting the driver’s workplace, but he wasn’t there. Instead, she shared a video message to express her remorse.
Previously, the LTO served Yanna with a show-cause order asking her to justify why her license should not be suspended or revoked. She was also required to explain why she should not face administrative charges.
The LTO initially issued a 90-day preventive suspension on her license and placed it on alert.
The agency said she was absent during the investigation and also failed to turn over the motorcycle in question.
“This noncompliance not only violates the instructions mandated by this Office but also demonstrates outright disrespect for established legal procedures and regulatory enforcement. The failure to appear as ordered underscores a lack of regard for due process, accountability, and the authority vested in this Office,”
the decision 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,”
the LTO added.
As part of the resolution, the agency ordered that the license plate be suspended and directed law enforcement officers to confiscate it.
Authorities were also instructed to apprehend Yanna if she is caught driving while her license is still under suspension.
“While she later expressed remorse and pledged cooperation, her initial refusal to delete the video demonstrates a disregard for the seriousness of her actions. By keeping the content accessible, she inadvertently reinforced a culture of reckless riding rather than emphasizing accountability,”
said Mendoza.
