In a country where sirs and madams glide through traffic laws with impunity, what better way to bring accountability than by branding their vehicles with extra-special license plates?

 Let’s assign numbers like “7-1” to “7-24” for senators, and perhaps “8-1” to “8-316 for congressmen. This way, when these symbols of democracy veer into restricted lanes, law enforcers won’t have to guess which illustrious lawmaker decided rules are optional. 

Imagine the thrill as enforcers call in, “We have a ‘7-14’ in the bus lane!”—a touch of drama, like spotting a rare bird! And think of the transparency: citizens would finally know exactly which senator or congressman considers their time too precious for mere traffic laws. After all, nothing says “public servant” quite like adding a few extra numbers to highlight just how above the law they really are.

(Editorial note: an SUV with the “7” plate number entered the exclusive bus way on EDSA last November 3, and when confronted by a traffic enforcer, backed up before speeding away.)