Manila, May 9 -- The public is encouraged to report government vehicles that use "wang-wang" or sirens and blinkers through the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) Aksyon on the Spot SMS hotline.

LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II, said sirens and blinkers in motor vehicles, including those of government officials and private individuals, are illegal unlike those used by emergency vehicles of law enforcement and emergency response agencies.

Such violations can be reported through the newly launched hotline by sending an SMS to 0929-292-0865.

"Lalo pa po natin itong pinamadali nang maglabas ng kautusan ang ating Pangulo Bongbong Marcos na laban sa iligal na paggamit ng sirens and blinkers para magkaroon ng reliable na platfo...