QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 6539)
Carnapping is the taking, with intent to gain, of a motor vehicle belonging to another without the latter’s consent, or by means of violence against/intimidation of persons, or by using force upon things.
A motor vehicle is any vehicle propelled by power other than muscular power using public highways, except listed vehicles (e.g., road rollers, trolley cars, street-sweepers, sprinklers, lawn mowers, bulldozers, graders, fork-lifts, amphibian trucks, and cranes if not used on public highways; vehicles running only on rails/tracks; tractors; trailers and traction engines used exclusively for agricultural purposes; and rails-only/track vehicles).
It is the erasing, scratching, altering, or changing of the original factory-inscribed serial number on the engine, engine block, or chassis. If the serial number on the engine/block/chassis is different from the one listed in Bureau of Customs records for imported vehicles, the vehicle is considered to have a defaced/tampered serial number.
Repainting is changing the color of a motor vehicle by painting; it exists whenever the new color is different from what is registered in the Land Transportation Commission.
They are defined terms used in the law’s coverage of activities involving motor vehicles; their definitions help determine whether certain alterations/repairs fall within actions regulated for clearance/registration and potential criminal liability when related requirements are violated.
They must register with the Land Transportation Commission the engine, engine block, and chassis in their name or in the name of the real owner who can readily answer claims.
They are considered untaxed importation or coming from an illegal source or carnapped and shall be confiscated in favor of the Government.
Owners of motor vehicles in all cities and municipalities are required to register their cars with the local police without paying any charges.
It enables permanent recording of engine/block/chassis type, make, serial numbers, and present/previous owners. Copies must be furnished the Philippine Constabulary and LTO regional/provincial/city branch offices; branches must also furnish copies to the main office.
Every such transaction must be registered with the Land Transportation Commission.
They shall not be issued certificates of registration and are considered untaxed imported motor vehicles or motor vehicles carnapped or from illegal sources.
Applicant applies to the Philippine Constabulary for clearance. Constabulary verifies whether the vehicle or parts are in the list of carnapped/stolen parts; if not, it issues a clearance certificate. After clearance and verification that parts are in LTO permanent registry, LTO registers the vehicle.
Report shipment to the LTO specifying make, type, and serial numbers (if any) and names/addresses of owner/consignee. If parts bear no serial number, hold them until numbered by LTO.
They must keep a permanent stock record showing type, make, serial numbers, and the persons from whom acquired and to whom sold; and submit accurate monthly reports of transactions in motor vehicles to the LTO.
They must cause numbering of each engine block/chassis/body in a convenient and conspicuous part as directed by LTO for uniformity/identification, and submit monthly reports of manufacture and sale to LTO.
Applicant must first secure a certificate of clearance from the Philippine Constabulary. The applicant must present an oath statement containing type, make, and serial numbers of the engine, chassis, and body (if any) and a complete list of spare parts to be assembled/rebuilt with names/addresses of sources.
If committed without violence/intimidation or force upon things: 14 years 8 months to 17 years 4 months. If committed with violence/intimidation or force upon things: 17 years 4 months to 30 years. If the owner/driver/occupant of the carnapped vehicle is killed: life imprisonment to death.
In addition to the prescribed penalty under Section 13(a), they shall be dismissed from service with prejudice to reinstatement, with disqualification from voting/being voted for and from appointment to any public office.