The document provides an overview of driving regulations in the Philippines. It discusses the evolution of land transportation and agencies that regulate it like the LTO. Key points covered include requirements for vehicle registration like plate numbers and fees. It also outlines license requirements, classifications like non-professional and professional drivers, and penalty points systems for traffic violations.
2. Introduction to Driving
Topic Outline:
1. Background/Evolution of Land Transportation and its Role in National Development
2. The Land Transportation Office
a. Vision
b. Mission
c. Organization
3. LTO Mandate
a. Driver’s License
b. Motor Vehicle Registration
c. Law Enforcement and Ticketing Protocol
4. Relationship with other Agencies
a. DOTr
b. LTFRB
c. PNP-HPG
d. MMDA/LGUs
e. DPWH
3.
4. Background / Evolution of Land Transportation and
Its Role in National Development
February 6, 1912 Legislative Act 2159 - Automobile Section
1926 Act Number 3045 - Automobile Division under Bureau of Public Works
January 1, 1933 Act Number 3992 “Revised Motor Vehicle Law”
June 2, 1945
Reorganizing the division and its function
(section chief, division chief, director)
June 20, 1964 RA 4136 or the Land Transportation Traffic Code
March 20,1985 Executive Order 1011 – Land Transportation Commission (LTC)
June 30, 1987 -
Present
Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
5.
6. Republic Act No. 4136
Land Transportation And Traffic Code
❖Vision
❖Mission
❖Mandate
❖Organizational Chart
7. Republic Act No. 4136
Land Transportation and Traffic Code
A Frontline agency showcasing fast and
efficient public service for a progressive
land transport sector.
VISION
8. Republic Act No. 4136
Land Transportation and Traffic Code
Rationalize the land transport services and
facilities to effectively implement the
various land transportation laws, rules and
regulations.
MISSION
9. Republic Act No. 4136
Land Transportation and Traffic Code
❑Register roadworthy and emission-compliant
motor vehicles;
❑License quality drivers; and
❑Put order on the road and enforcement of land
transportation laws, rules and regulations.
MANDATE
10. Republic Act No. 4136
Land Transportation and Traffic Code
Assistant Secretary
Executive Director
Law Enforcement Service (LES) Traffic Adjudication Service (TAS)
Field Enforcement
Division (FED)
Investigation &
Intelligence Division
(IID)
Traffic Safety
Division (TSD)
Regional Director
Assistant Regional Director
District Officers
Extension Office Chief
LTO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
(PERTAINING REGISTRATION & LICENSING)
12. Republic Act No. 4136
Land Transportation and Traffic Code
▪ Garage
▪ Gross weight
▪ Highways
▪ Parking or Parked
▪ Tourist
Article III - Administration of Act
Section 4 – Creation of Commission Repealed by RA6374
13.
14. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Section 5: Compulsory Registration of Motor Vehicles
Amended by BP74
Section 6: Application and Payments for Registration
Section 7: Registration Classification
The Classification of vehicle shall be:
(1) Private
(2) For Hire
(3) Government
(4) Diplomatic
Amended by BP74
15. Registration of Motor Vehicle
AGE YEAR
Current 2000
1yr.Old 1999
2yrs.Old 1998
3yrs.Old 1997
4yrs.Old 1996
5yrs.Old 1995
Over 5 yrs old 1994 and below
Aged Private Vehicles - refers to private
passenger cars registered under E.O. 43
series of 1986. Pursuant to MC # EMA-
MC-01348 dated 8/18/01
re: Clarification on the Rates of Collectible
MVUC for Aged Motor Vehicles, hereunder
are the schedule of aged MVs, the base
year of which is 2000 the year RA 8794
become effective.
Amended by: RA 8794 MVUC Law
Section 8 - Schedule of Registration Fees
16. Registration of Motor Vehicle
CATEGORIES GVW RATES
PASSENGER CARS:
LIGHT
Current, up to 5 yrs. old
Over 5 yrs. old
up to 1600kg
Php 2,000.00
1,400.00
MEDIUM
Current, up to 3 yrs. old
4 to 5 yrs. old
Over 5 yrs. old
1601 to 2300kg
Php 6,000.00
4,800.00
2,400.00
HEAVY
Current, up to 5 yrs. old
Over 5 yrs. old
2301kg & above
Php 12,000.00
5,600.00
17. Registration of Motor Vehicle
LAST DIGIT OF THE PLATE NUMBER
(Monthly Schedule)
1 – January
2 – February
3 – March
4 – April
5 – May
6 – June
7 – July
8 – August
9 – September
0 – October
Note: Vehicles may be registered two
months in advance
MONTHLY SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE
LAST DIGIT OF THE PLATE NUMBER
2ND TO THE LAST
DIGIT OF THE PLATE
NUMBER
SCHEDULE / WEEKLY
DEADLINE
1 2 3
1ST TO THE 7TH
WORKING DAY
4 5 6
8TH TO THE 14TH
WORKING DAY
7 8
15TH TO THE 21ST
WORKING DAY
0 9 0
22ND TO THE LAST
WORKING DAY
WEEKLY SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE 2ND
TO THE LAST DIGIT OF THE PLATE NUMBER
18. Registration of Motor Vehicle
R.A No. 8794
“MOTOR VEHICLES USER’S CHARGE (MVUC) LAW ”
An amount equivalent to 25% of the MVUC shall be imposed
on trucks and trailers for loading beyond their prescribed
gross vehicle weight: provided , that no axle load shall
exceed 13,500 kgs.
Section 9 – Permissible Weights and Dimension of
Vehicles in Highway Traffic
19. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Section 10: Special Permit
➢ Vehicles exceeding the permissible dimension without special
permit shall not be allowed to be operated on public highways.
Section 11: Additional Fees
➢ Any changes on Certificate of Registration or Driver’s License
requires additional fees otherwise known as miscellaneous
transaction.
Section 12: Fee for the Original Registration for Part of Year
➢ Computation of registration fee for the first year of registration.
20. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Section 13: Payment of Taxes upon Registration
➢ No proof of payment of taxes – No Registration
Section 14: Issuance of Certificates of Registration
➢ Numbered certificate of registration (MV File No.)
Section 15: Use and Authority of Certificates of Registration
➢ The said certificate shall be preserved and carried in the car by
the owner (photocopy)
21. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Registration of MV may be suspended if found:
➢ Unsightly
➢ Unsafe
➢ Overloaded
➢ Improperly marked or quipped
➢ Unfit to be operated
➢ Capable of causing excessive damage to the highways
➢ Not conforming to minimum standards and specifications
Section 16 - Suspension of Registration Certificate
22. MV Private - all numbers and
letters are green with white
background for the old plates
while black with white
background for the new plates
Registration of Motor Vehicle
OLD
three letters & three numbers
Section 17 - Number Plates,
Preparation and Issuances
23. Registration of Motor Vehicle
MV For Hire- all numbers
and letters are black with
yellow background.
Rainbow plates are for
tourist MV.
OLD
three letters & three numbers
NEW
three letters & four numbers
MV PLATES
24. Registration of Motor Vehicle
MV For Hire- all numbers
and letters are black with
yellow background.
MV PLATES
25. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Trailer Plates- all numbers
and letters are green with
white background for the old
plates while black with white
background for the new
plates.
TRAILER PLATES FOR PRIVATE
26. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Trailer Plates For Hire- all
numbers and letters black
with yellow background.
TRAILER PLATES FOR HIRE
27. Registration of Motor Vehicle
MV Government - all
numbers and letters
are red with white
background.
OLD
three letters & three numbers
NEW
three letters & four numbers
MV PLATES
28. Registration of Motor Vehicle
MV Diplomatic – all numbers
and letters are blue with
white background and with
four or five numbers.
MV DIPLOMATIC
29. Registration of Motor Vehicle
MC/TC private - all numbers
and letters are green with
white background for the
old plates while black with
white background for new.
NEW
two letters & five numbers
OLD
two letters & four numbers
MOTORCYCLE PLATES
30. Registration of Motor Vehicle
MC/TC Government - all
numbers and letters are red
with white background.
OLD
two letters & four numbers
MC PLATES
31. Registration of Motor Vehicle
TC For Hire - all numbers
and letters are black with
yellow background.
MC PLATES
32. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Validation Stickers –are stickers that
are attached on the windshield.
TRAILER
MC
GOVT
Validation Stickers and Plate Year Tags
33. Registration of Motor Vehicle
REGIONAL OFFICE NEW ASSIGNED LETTER
I I
II B
III C
IV – A D
IV – B V
V E
VI F
VII G
VIII H
IX J
X K
XI L
XII M
NCR N
CAR Y
CARAGA Z
Assignment and distribution of
Motor Vehicle License Plates
from July 1, 2016 onwards.
Based on Memorandum Circular
No. 2018-2143 (Annex I)
MV PLATES
35. Registration of Motor Vehicle
President of the Republic of the Philippines
1 and/or
PANGULO
Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines
2
Senate President
3
Speaker of the House Representative
4
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
5
PROTOCOL PLATES as per DOTr D.O 2015-013
36. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Cabinet Secretary
6
Senator
7
Congressman / Member – House of Representative
8
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
9
Solicitor General, Presiding Justice and Other
Justices of the Court Appeals
10
37. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Chairman of the Commission on Elections
11
Cabinet Undersecretary
12
Chief of Staff, AFP and Chief, PNP
14
Regional Trial Court Judges (RTC)
16
Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC),
Metropolitan Trial Court in the Cities (MTCC)
Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) and Sha’ra Court
17
38. Registration of Motor Vehicle
The issuance of these Plates are at any
LTO Registration Offices where the MV,
TRL, MC & TC are first registered.
MV PLATES
39. ✓At all times, number plates shall be displayed in
conspicuous places, one in front and one in the rear.
Registration of Motor Vehicle
Section 18 – Use of Number Plates
✓The number plates shall be kept clean and cared for,
and shall be firmly affixed to the motor vehicle in such
a manner as will make it entirely visible and always
legible.
40. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Equipment are not
allowed in public
road hence, not
subject for
registration
41. Registration of Motor Vehicle
Equipment are not
allowed in public road
hence, not subject for
registration
42.
43. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 19 – Duty to have License
“The license shall be carried at all times when operating a
motor vehicle and shall be shown and/or surrendered for
cause and upon demand to any person with authority
under this Act to confiscate the same.”
Student-driver’s Permit
Conductor’s License Driver’s License
44. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 20: License for Enlisted Men Operating
Government Vehicle Repealed by BP398
Section 21: Operation of Motor Vehicle by Tourists
Any Tourist or transients desiring to operate Motor Vehicle shall be
allowed to do so for a period of not more than 90 days. Provided,
Bona fide tourist and transients who are duly licensed in their
respective countries.
After ninety days – require to have Philippine DL
45. PERMIT & LICENSES
Non-Professional
- An authority embodied in a form prescribed by
the LTO to a person to operate a private motor
vehicle.
Section 22: Application for Driver’s License Amended by BP398
Professional
- An authority embodied in a form prescribed by the LTO
to a person to operate a private and public utility
vehicle for a fee. Shall mean every and any driver
hired or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle,
whether for private use or for hire to the public.
46. PERMIT & LICENSES
• shall be entitled to a renewal of such license for ten (10) years – provided,
however, that DL holder has no traffic violation prior to renewal.
• The LTO shall serve as the repository of all lawfully issued traffic violation.
• Establishment of Stricter Rules Before the Issuance of Driver's License.
Demerit Point (Traffic Violation Points) – an arithmetical value,
specified by integer numbers, assigned to and accumulated by a
driver-violator for every corresponding traffic violation committed as
used in the Point System
Section 23 – As Amended by RA 10930
47. PERMIT & LICENSES
DRIVER’S LICENSE CODE AND VEHICLE CATEGORY SUMMARY
RC
DL
CODE
DESCRIPTION
SEAT CAPACITY
(DRIVER + PASSENGERS)
GVW (KGS)
1 A MOTORCYCLE 1 + 1
1 A1 TRICYCLE 1 + XX
2 B PASSENGER VEHICLES 1 + 8 or less UP TO 5000 KGS
2 B1 PASSENGER VEHICLES 1 + 9 or more UP TO 5000 KGS
2 B2 CARRIER OF GOODS 1 + 2 or less UP TO 3500 KGS
2 BE LIGHT ARTICULATED UP TO 3500 KGS
3 C CARRIER OF GOODS 1 + 2 or less UP TO 12000 KGS
8 CE ARTICULATED 1 + 2 or less More than 3500 KGS
3 D PASSENGER VEHICLES 1 + 8 or more More than 5000 KGS
Driver’s License (DL) - New
*XX – depending on the approved design by LGU or LTO
54. PERMIT & LICENSES
• All holders of driver’s license for renewal (RA No. 10930)
shall be required to attend the DEP
• Holders of delinquent DL must attend the DEP and must
pass the theoretical and practical examination
• DEP theoretical and practical examination may be
imposed to DL holders during intervention program
Driving Enhancement Program (DEP)
55. PERMIT & LICENSES
Drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) shall be
meted double the number of demerit points for
every traffic violation committed while operating a
For Hire motor vehicle.
Including the driver of a private motor vehicle
operating as a PUV but without proper authority
from the LTFRB
Accumulation Period. –
during the validity of DL
56. PERMIT & LICENSES
Violation Points Penalty Hours
5 – 9 demerit points –
applicants for renewal of DL
Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) or
accredited service provider
4 hours
10 or more demerit points DEP plus Theoretical Exam 8 hours
same violation is committed for
at least three (3) times
DEP – 4 hours 4 hours
franchise-related violation Driver’s Academy with LTFRB
at least forty (40) demerit points Revoked for at least two (2) years 15 hours
Holders of SP (5 demerit points)
Confiscation and revocation of SP and
may apply after one year
3 times revocation – Perpetual
57. PERMIT & LICENSES
A driver who is not able to complete the
intervention program within thirty (30) days from
his last apprehension, after a notice has been
given, shall have his driver’s license suspended
until he is able to attend the required course.
58. PERMIT & LICENSES
Period of Prohibition from Non-Pro to
PRO or additional DL Code
Demerit Points from
Date of Issuance
Period of Prohibition
1-2 3 months
3-4 6 months
5 or more 1 year
59. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 24: Use of driver’s license and identification card
Amended by BP398
“ Every license issued under the provision
of this Act to any driver shall entitle the
holder thereof, while the same is valid and
effective, to operate motor vehicles
described in such license,….
…. Professional DL holder must secure
Identification Card from LTO ”
60. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 25: Driver’s Record
Any driver who changes his address shall, within
fifteen days, notify the Commissioner in writing of
his new address, name and address of his new
employer, the number of the motor vehicle he is
employed to operate, and such other information
as the Commissioner may require.
61. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 26: Renewal of License
Amended by BP398
Any license not renewed on or before the last
working day prior to the expiry date shall become
delinquent and invalid, except when the license is
surrendered to the Director or his deputies on or
before the last working day prior to the expiry date
of such license as hereinabove specified in order to
avoid payment of the delinquency fees.
62. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 27: Authority to Suspend, Revoke and Reinstate Driver’s License
Amended by BP398
Without prejudice to the authority of the court
in appropriate cases and except as herein
otherwise provided, the Director shall have
exclusive power and authority to suspend or
revoke for cause any driver's license issued
under the provisions of this Act.
63. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 29: Confiscation of Driver’s License
Amended by BP398
Only LTO deputized Traffic enforcers are
allowed to confiscate driver’s license
Section 28: Driver’s Bond
Amended by BP398
64. PERMIT & LICENSES
STUDENT-DRIVER’S PERMIT
It is an authority granted by the LTO to
a person who desires to learn to
operate a motor vehicle valid for a
period of one (1) year. The student-
driver must accompanied by a duly
licensed driver, acting as driving
instructor, possessing the appropriate
license code/s for the desired type of
motor vehicle.
Section 30: Student-driver’s Permit (SP)
65. PERMIT & LICENSES
• Sixteen (16) years old for Filipinos and Eighteen (18) years old for Foreigners
• Able to read and write (English, Filipino or any major dialect)
• Physically and mentally fit
• Mandatory 15 hours driving education from LTO or accredited driving school
• Valid for a period of one (1) year – RA 4136 Section 30
• Expired SP for not more than one (1) year may be used only to apply for DL
• Renewable SP upon payment of renewal fee.
Section 30: Student-driver’s Permit (SP)
66. PERMIT & LICENSES
Expired SP
- may be renewed after the date of
expiration upon payment of
renewal fee and appropriate fines
and/or penalty, if there is any.
Delinquent SP
- may be renewed after repeating
the mandatory Theoretical Driving
Course (TDC).
Section 30: Student-driver’s Permit (SP)
1st Year – Learn to Drive
– one month for NPDL
1st year of Expired SP - Apply
only for DL and No practical
driving lesson
After one year of expired SP –
must renew SP with TDC
Year 1 - Valid SP
Year 2 - Expired SP
Year 3 or more - Delinquent SP
67. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 31 – Imitation and False Representation
No person shall make or use or attempt to make or
use a driver’s license, badge, certificate of
registration, number plate, tag or permit and imitation
or similitude of those issued on this Act.
68. PERMIT & LICENSES
CONDUCTOR’S LICENSE
is an authority granted by the LTO to
a qualified person to assist the driver
of a public utility vehicle in fare
collection and/or ensuring the safety
of the passengers and/or cargo while
the said vehicle is in operation.
✓ Eighteen (18) years old
✓ Physically and mentally fit
✓ No contagious disease
✓ Able to read and write (English, Filipino or
any major dialect)
✓ Must pass the online examination in LTO
(new & delinquent)
✓ No unsettled traffic violation
✓ Attended & passed the Road Safety Seminar
✓ No pending criminal case
Section 32 – Exceeding Registered Capacity, Issuance of
Conductor’s License, Validity and Fee
69. PERMIT & LICENSES
Section 32 – Exceeding Registered Capacity, Issuance of
Conductor’s License, Validity and Fee
No person operating any motor vehicle shall allow more
passengers or more freight or cargo on his vehicle than its
registered carrying capacity.
No person operating any motor vehicle shall allow any
passengers to ride on the cover or top of such vehicle.
No driver shall allow any person on the running board, step
board, or mudguard of his motor vehicle for any purpose while
the vehicle is in motion.
72. Law Enforcement
- to carry out effectively a rule of
conduct or action prescribed by a
controlling authority and formally
recognized as binding by the people
in a given territory.
74. Ticketing System
1. Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) - issued by LTO deputized
enforcers for traffic and administrative (non-moving) violation which
serves as:
• Receipt for driver’s license confiscated ;
• Notice and Summon;
• Temporary driver’s license (for 72 hrs. only)
• 5 days to contest, 15 days to settle otherwise 30 days suspension
of driver’s license
2. Traffic Violation Receipt (TVR) - issued by MMDA deputized
enforcers for traffic violations committed within Metro Manila
(under Sec. 5F of R.A. No. 7924 dated April 15, 1995)
75. Ticketing System
3. Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR) - issued by
Local Government Units (LGU’s) under the Single Ticketing
System dated Jan. 26, 2012, MMDA Resolution No. 12-02
(Only in Metro Manila)
4. Traffic Citation Ticket (TCT) - issued by the LGU under Sec. 5
of PD 1605 dated Nov. 21, 1978
Note: Non-confiscation of Driver’s License under Joint Memorandum
Circular No. 1 Series of 2008 dated September 10, 2008, under
Sec. 3.4A
78. Relationship with other Agencies
Agency Involved in Traffic Administration
DOTr
DOTr is the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating,
implementing, regulating and administrative entity of the executive
branch of the government in the promotion, development, regulation
of a dependable and coordinated network of transportation.
LTFRB
Certificate of Public Convenience (franchising of public utility motor
vehicle) including enforcement of the Public Service Law (CA 146).
PNP-HPG Enforcement of Republic Act 4136
MMDA/LGUs
Responsible for traffic direction and control within Metro Manila and
its Localities
DPWH
Responsible for road engineering and infrastructure as well as
construction, maintenance and repairs of roads including installation
of traffic signs and signals and pavement markings.
