The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has temporarily suspended the driving privileges of BINI member Mikha Lim following the circulation of an online video showing her performing potentially dangerous actions while operating a motor vehicle.
According to the LTO, an official show cause order (SCO) was issued against Lim after the footage allegedly captured her using a mobile phone, recording herself behind the wheel, and reaching down to retrieve the device after it fell instead of pulling over safely.
The agency also noted instances where she was seen holding the phone with both hands while the vehicle remained in motion, emphasizing that such behavior poses a threat to both the driver and the general public.
Acting on instructions from LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, the agency directed Lim to appear before the Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City on November 20.
She is required to explain why she should not face administrative liability for potential traffic infractions.
The agency cited several possible violations, including Republic Act No. 10913 (the Anti-Distracted Driving Act), reckless driving, and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle—violations that could lead to the suspension or revocation of her driver’s license.
Lacanilao stressed that traffic laws will be applied impartially regardless of public status or popularity.
“It is our job to ensure that the law is enforced fairly and without bias, regardless of a person’s status or popularity. Whether famous or not, everyone is expected to follow traffic laws, and if a violation is established, the LTO will impose the appropriate penalty,” Lacanilao said.
The LTO emphasized that the preventive suspension is an interim measure during the ongoing investigation and does not represent a final judgment of guilt. The agency will review Lim’s upcoming sworn explanation and gathered evidence before deciding on further administrative penalties.
In addition, the LTO renewed its public warning against distracted driving, urging motorists to stay alert and maintain focus on the road to prevent accidents.
As of reporting, neither Lim nor her management agency, ABS-CBN Corporation’s Star Magic, has issued a public statement regarding the incident.