Viral fame has come at a steep price for motovlogger Alyannah Aguinaldo, more popularly known as Yanna Motovlog, after the Land Transportation Office (LTO) sanctioned her over a controversial road rage video in Zambales.
The LTO announced Wednesday that Aguinaldo was fined a total of P7,000 and had her driver’s license suspended for multiple violations captured in the video she posted on her own social media page. These included reckless driving and operating a motorcycle without side mirrors.
According to Transportation Assistant Secretary and LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II, Aguinaldo was fined P5,000 for the missing mirrors and P2,000 for reckless driving. She was cleared of charges related to operating a vehicle without plates since she was not the motorcycle’s registered owner.
Her license will remain suspended until she surrenders the motorcycle used in the incident, which she admitted does not belong to her. Authorities have also placed the motorcycle under an alarm status, and law enforcers have been instructed to confiscate its license plate and apprehend Aguinaldo if she is found driving during the suspension.
The LTO criticized Aguinaldo’s refusal to cooperate with the investigation, stating in its resolution: “This noncompliance not only violates the instructions mandated by this Office but also demonstrates outright disrespect for established legal procedures and regulatory enforcement.”
The agency further noted that her failure to delete the video and to show up during proceedings reflects a troubling example for her followers: “By keeping the content accessible, she inadvertently reinforced a culture of reckless riding rather than emphasizing accountability.”
Her letter of apology, the viral footage, and a sworn affidavit from the pickup truck driver involved were among the pieces of evidence used by the LTO in deciding the case.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and reiterated that the rules apply to everyone—whether on the road or online.
