Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 95-218)
It regulates the conversion of Right Hand Drive (RHD) trucks to Left Hand Drive (LHD) in the Philippines.
No, the LTO Memorandum Circular No. 95-218 explicitly states that there is no accreditation requirement and any motor shop or individual can perform the conversion provided it conforms with the Philippine National Standard.
The converted trucks must conform with the Philippine National Standard.
No, the memorandum clarifies that LTO employees should not refuse registration based on the motor shop performing the conversion as long as the conversion meets the required standards.
Officials who violate the memo circular shall be dealt with administratively.
The LTO adopts an "open policy" meaning conversion can be done by any shop or individual as long as the conversion complies with standards.
It was adopted on July 10, 1995.
Brigadier General Manuel F. Bruan, Assistant Secretary, signed the memorandum.
No, it explicitly states that no control or accreditation is imposed and the market is open for conversion services.
To ensure flexibility and avoid monopolization, allowing vehicle owners to convert trucks as long as the conversion meets safety and national standards.