QuestionsQuestions (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1950)
To ensure proper attachment of the LTO Motor Vehicle Plate Standardization Program (MVPSP) standard license plates using only the LTO-issued plate locks (bolts/self-tapping screws), and to direct apprehension and penalties for improper attachment.
Employees—especially those issued LTO service vehicles—must attach the new MV standard plates properly using the LTO-issued bolts/self-tapping screws (Plate Locks).
Failure to use the specified plate locks and/or using any other bolts/screws other than those supplied by the LTO for the new standard license plate design.
The LTO-issued bolts/self tapping screws, referred to as “Plate Locks.”
The FED-LES is directed to apprehend those who violate the cited provision.
A fee of Php 5,000.00.
II(e) of Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2014-01 dated 02 June 2015.
The improper attachment defined by non-use of LTO-specified plate locks or use of other screws/bolts not supplied by LTO, considered a violation of II(e) of JAO No. 2014-01.
No. It expressly directs all employees, particularly those issued LTO service vehicles; it also authorizes apprehension by LTO law enforcers for those violating the relevant provision.
It requires proper attachment of MV standard plates using only LTO-issued plate locks, and treats violations as apprehendable and punishable under the specified JAO.
No. The circular states that using any other bolts/screws other than those supplied by LTO constitutes improper attachment and is ground for apprehension and penalty.
10 June 2015.
15 June 2015.
The LTO Motor Vehicle Plate Standardization Program (LTO MVPSP).
Use only LTO-issued plate locks (bolts/self-tapping screws) for MV standard plates; improper attachment is punishable with Php 5,000 under the cited JAO provision.
ATTY. ALFONSO V. TAN, JR., Assistant Secretary.
The violator may be apprehended and penalized with the Php 5,000 fee under II(e) of JAO No. 2014-01.