Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. BGC-AO-00005)
Republic Act No. 4136 grants the LTO the authority to enforce the provisions of the law governing land transportation.
Executive Orders 125 and 125-A provide the LTO with the power to enforce land transportation laws, establish and prescribe rules and regulations for enforcement.
The original name was the LTO Flying Squad.
The Flying Squad was created under the Field Enforcement Division of the Law Enforcement Service of the LTO.
The change was made to improve the services and public image of LTO enforcers, making them more responsive to public needs and supportive of government programs.
The order took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.
The administrative order was approved by Secretary Vicente C. Rivera, Jr.
Assistant Secretary Benjamin G. Calima signed the administrative order.
The legal basis includes RA 4136, EO 125, and EO 125-A, which provide the power for enforcement and the authority to establish enforcement rules and units.
The LTO Law Enforcers are responsible for enforcing laws governing land transportation to ensure compliance and public safety.