LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1193

: Additional fines range from P1,500, P2,000, and P2,500 per day of impoundment for the first, second, and third offenses, respectively.
: The additional amount of fine is imposed only in cases of actual or physical impoundment of the motor vehicle, not in cases of technical impoundment such as taking custody of license plates.
: It applies only to out-of-line operations and operation of colorum motor vehicles, imposed against owners or operators.
: No, other violations with accessory penalties of impoundment are not subject to the additional fine.
: Counting starts from the date of encoding, which must be done within 72 working hours from the date of apprehension. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are excluded.
: The accessory penalty of suspension imposed on both owners and drivers must be strictly enforced.
: No, suspension of registration documents or driver's license cannot be lifted until the suspension penalty is fully and completely served.
: They can only be released after the suspension penalty has been fully complied with.
: The STRADCOM (Strategy, Doctrine, and Command) is ordered to make necessary adjustments to the LETAS facility to effectively implement this Circular.