I was the designated driver, of course.
I was really happy with how the roads are really wide, and there's close to no other vehicle nearby which was probably why I didn't realize I was already running for more than 137kmph. Close to the bridge, I was caught. (Surprise! Surprise!)
So here I am now, at the LTO main office. I'm quite afraid of what my penalty is, but have an idea it wouldn't be that much. Well, much to my disappointment, it WAS that much!
I was slapped with reckless driving, (which costs the highest) and the warning it shouldn't happen again, or else my license will get revoked.
Honestly, I'm ok with that. Because road safety is very important and I should've been more careful driving especially if the road is very wide. I've learned my lesson. Wouldn't happen again.
What irks me though is how corrupt this office has gone to. Starting from the entrance gate, the guard there asks me where I was going. I thought this was standard procedure, because he's supposed to control the space, right? Right? Wrong!
He asked me where I'm going so he can arrange a deal with me. Pay him Php 3000.00 to get my license back faster.
Why would I do that? I already have a fine, I already wasted my time and energy to go there, and he's charging extra for what? For speedy transaction, he says.
And it's not just him. There have been three people I've talked to inside the office who would offer the same thing.
And when I was inside the office, I see lots of posters! Against corruption! Wow! The hypocrisy is daunting!
I feel the government should act on this. I heard about this type of activities from the older generation, and was hopeful that it was just "before". But now I realize, the philippines has a long way to go.
