MANILA, Oct. 12 -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued a notice to explain to Undersecretary for Special Concerns Ricky Alfonso, while the Land Transportation Office (LTO) filed a show cause order against his driver following a traffic altercation in Quezon City on Oct. 8.

The driver of Alfonso's sports utility vehicle, which was seen using blinkers and a "10" protocol plate, was ordered to appear before the LTO on Oct. 17 to explain the incident.

His driver's license has been suspended for 90 days and he has been dismissed from his post, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao confirmed.

The "10" protocol plate is reserved only for justices of the Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, Court of Tax Appeals, and the Sol...