Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1210)
The main purpose is to coordinate with the local PNP Traffic Division in monitoring and reporting vehicular accidents, especially those resulting in injuries, loss of lives, or property damage, to improve driver behavior and effectively exercise the power to suspend or revoke driver's licenses under Section 27 of RA 4136.
The Assistant Secretary of the Land Transportation Office has the exclusive power and authority to suspend, revoke, or reinstate driver's licenses pursuant to Section 27 of Republic Act No. 4136.
Vehicular accidents that result in injuries, loss of lives, or damage to properties and any traffic violations punishable under the Revised Penal Code must be reported.
They must be reported within 24 hours from the time of occurrence through the fastest means of communication.
The report must include: the name of the driver(s) involved with driver's license number, place of the accident, name of the company or operator/owner of the vehicle, number of fatalities or persons injured, estimated damage to properties, relevant information for administrative investigation, results of drug tests, and recommendation of the Regional Director concerned.
Yes, under the rules cited in the memorandum, drivers involved in vehicular accidents resulting in injuries, loss of lives, or property damage are required to undergo drug testing.
Regional Directors must closely coordinate with the local PNP Traffic Division for effective monitoring and reporting of vehicular accidents and provide recommendations to the Office of the Assistant Secretary.
No, the action of the Assistant Secretary is without prejudice to fines and penalties provided under Department Order No. 2008-39 (Revised Schedule of LTO Fines and Penalties).
Section 27 of Republic Act No. 4136, also known as the Land Transportation and Traffic Code of the Philippines, grants the Assistant Secretary this authority.
No, previous orders, memoranda, and instructions inconsistent with this circular are deemed superseded or modified accordingly.