QuestionsQuestions (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. AO-91-008)
It amends Section 7(2) of Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 1980, which contains rules and regulations on the motor vehicle license plate system under the registration framework connected with Batas Pambansa Blg. 43 and 74, and amending related provisions of R.A. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code). Its purpose is to modify the license plate color scheme.
Section 7(2) of Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 1980, specifically the section titled “Motor Vehicle License Plate,” including the plate color scheme categories.
The identification numbers and letters of any motor vehicle license plate are permanently assigned to the vehicle during the entire period of its road worthiness as determined by the LTO.
The LTO shall cause reflective number plates to be manufactured and issued to owners of motor vehicles and trailers that are duly registered with the LTO in accordance with the regulations.
White background with green numerals.
Black background with yellow numerals.
White background with red numerals.
Diplomatic vehicles’ plate color/format is “to be provided under a separate order.”
The earlier scheme stated: “Public Utility Vehicles — Yellow background with black numerals.” AO-91-008 changes it to: “Public Utility Vehicles — Black background with yellow numerals.”
It creates a clear administrative rule affecting registrants’ rights and obligations—once assigned, the plate identification stays with the vehicle for its road worthiness period, reducing ambiguity and preventing arbitrary reassignment.
The order shall take effect upon approval.
It was signed by Remedios A. Salazar-Fernando, identified in the text as Officer-in-Charge.
AO-91-008 is an amendment; it revises the relevant portion—Section 7(2) regarding license plate color scheme—of Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 1980.
Owners of motor vehicles and trailers that are “duly registered with the Bureau (LTO)” qualify for issuance of reflective number plates under the regulations.
Private vehicles use white/green, PUVs use black/yellow, government vehicles use white/red, while diplomatic vehicles are subject to a separate order for their plate format.