QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 95-218)
It addresses the policy on the conversion of Right Hand Drive (RHD) trucks to Left Hand Drive (LHD) and instructs LTO personnel not to refuse registration solely because the conversion was done by motor shops not recommended or accredited by LTO.
No. The circular states that LTO is not imposing accreditation of motor shops, and the conversion is an 'open policy.'
Any motor shop or anybody can perform the conversion, as long as it conforms with the Philippine National Standard.
The conversion must conform with the Philippine National Standard.
They must not refuse registration on the basis that the conversion was undertaken by unrecommended motor shops, because LTO does not impose accreditation.
It calls the conversion an 'open policy.'
Yes, provided the conversion conforms with the Philippine National Standard.
They shall be dealt with administratively.
No. The circular explicitly says LTO is not imposing accreditation and that any motor shop or anybody may perform the conversion.
It emphasizes that the instructions are mandatory for strict adherence by LTO officials and employees.
It indicates the memorandum circular was issued under the authority of the LTO (through its Assistant Secretary), making it an official internal policy/issuance.
By clarifying that LTO is not accrediting or requiring recommended shops and that only compliance with the Philippine National Standard should matter for registration.
Compliance is tied to conformity with the Philippine National Standard.
They should process and register the converted truck, since refusal based solely on shop recommendation is prohibited by the memo.
It was adopted on July 10, 1995.