Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. VPT-2010-1420)
The main purpose is to effectively implement Memorandum Circular No. 763-2006 and enhance customer satisfaction by including certain traffic violations under the LETAS Settle Anywhere Policy, which do not require presentation of evidence or license suspension.
Violations such as driving without a license, driving with delinquent or expired licenses, failure to show or carry a license, failure to sign the driver's license, unlicensed conductor, failure to wear seat belts, no or improper early warning device use, among others, are included in the policy.
Yes, driving with a suspended or revoked or improper license (Sec. 2B) is included in the LETAS Settle Anywhere Policy.
No, reckless driving (Sec. 55 2nd & 3rd offenses) is excluded from the LETAS Settle Anywhere Policy and carries accessory penalties including suspension.
Violations included do not require the presentation of evidence and do not involve suspension of drivers' licenses under this policy, allowing for more efficient settlement.
Requirements include presenting the original Temporary Operator's Permit (TOP pink copy), original official receipt, original resolution copy, certificate of seminar attendance and exam results where applicable, duly accomplished MVIR inspection with defect corrections, and an authorization letter if applicable.
Yes, failing to wear prescribed helmets by drivers, riders, or back riders is included as a violation under AO No. AHS-2008-015 Sec. NI.
No, modifying any part of the original design of a motorcycle or scooter without approval from the LTO and DTI is a violation under Sec. N4 and is included in the LETAS Settle Anywhere Policy.
Yes, failure to carry a driver's license (Sec. 3B) is included in the LETAS Settle Anywhere Policy.
Failure to wear prescribed seat belt devices or failure to require passengers to wear them, or taking another seat without a seat belt for first and second offenses, is included as a violation under Sec. 10A.