Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. AO-91-008)
The Bureau of Land Transportation (LTO) is responsible for manufacturing and issuing motor vehicle license plates.
The identification numbers and letters are permanently assigned to the motor vehicle during its entire period of roadworthiness as determined by the LTO.
Private motor vehicles shall have a white background with green numerals on their license plates.
Public utility vehicles shall have a black background with yellow numerals on their license plates.
Government vehicles shall have license plates with a white background and red numerals.
Diplomatic vehicles' license plates are to be provided under a separate order and are not covered in this document.
The original order was pursuant to Batas Pambansa Bilang 43, amending related provisions of R.A. 4136, also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code.
This Order takes effect upon approval, which was adopted on November 29, 1991.
Remedios A. Salazar-Fernando signed as the Officer-in-Charge.