Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO Administrative Order No. AVT-2015-026)
An Accredited Physician refers to any practicing doctor of medicine duly licensed to practice medicine in the Philippines, who examines applicants for drivers' and conductors' licenses and issues medical certificates as proof thereof.
The Medical Certificate must state that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to drive, has clear eyesight and is not colorblind or otherwise needs corrective glasses, has clear hearing or needs a hearing device, and for certain disabilities, the condition must be detailed. It must also declare the applicant free from highly contagious diseases if applying for a professional driver's license.
Covered disabilities include orthopedically impaired with an amputated arm or leg with prosthesis, post-poliomyelitis with one paralyzed leg, partial blindness, and speech and hearing impairments (person unable to speak but can hear or partially hear).
The Medical Certificate must include the name, address, Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) number, and Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) number of the physician issuing the certificate.
The license shall be put on alarm and may be revoked. The applicant will be disqualified from being granted a driver's license and driving a motor vehicle for one year from the payment of a Php3,000.00 fine, in addition to other possible administrative or criminal charges.
First offense: Php10,000.00 fine; Second offense: Php500,000.00 fine and six (6) months suspension during which the LTO shall not accept Medical Certificates from the physician; Third offense: perpetual blacklisting, meaning the LTO will no longer accept any Medical Certificate issued by the physician.
Yes, the penalties listed are without prejudice to other administrative or criminal actions that may be charged against the guilty Accredited Physician.
They are directed to submit post-audit protocols and guidelines within ten (10) days from issuance, and conduct periodic audits of all medical certificates submitted by applicants.
They shall be subject to appropriate administrative action in accordance with existing Civil Service Rules and Regulations.