Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10930)
The main policy objective is to establish a system that promotes ease of access to government services and efficient transportation regulation favorable to the people.
Driver’s licenses (except student permits) are valid for five (5) years from the licensee’s birthdate, unless revoked or suspended.
A professional or nonprofessional license holder with no traffic law violations for five years is entitled to a ten-year renewal, subject to LTO restrictions.
The LTO must use processes or measures to prevent alteration or falsification of licenses and detect unauthorized licenses, including signing licenses in person and capturing biometrics.
A fine of P20,000, revocation of license if granted, prohibition from applying for two years, and perpetual disqualification for repeated offenses.
The license shall be revoked for four years after a court finding of negligence or fault.
Section 23-A (Stricter rules before issuance of license) and Section 23-B (Penalties) were added.
They must report traffic violation details to the LTO within a reasonable time, as determined by the implementing rules, to serve as the central repository.
Within one (1) year from the effectivity of the Act.
The Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), upon LTO recommendation, may increase fines every five years, not exceeding five percent per adjustment.
The Secretary of DOTr, with assistance from LTO and other agencies, must promulgate the Implementing Rules and Regulations within 60 days from the law's effectivity.
They must sufficiently measure the competency of drivers and be designed according to the type of license and its restrictions, with professional drivers tested appropriately for vehicle and service type.
It aims to ensure efficient administration of the driver’s licensing system.