Title
EWD Not Required for Vehicle Registration
Law
Lto Memorandum
Decision Date
Jul 13, 1992
Effective July 14, 1992, the requirement for presenting an Early Warning Device (EWD) during motor vehicle registration is abolished, but drivers without a pair of EWDs during traffic violations or accidents face fines and potential confiscation of their vehicle or license until compliance is met.

Q&A (LTO MEMORANDUM)

The Early Warning Device (EWD) is a device previously required to be presented at the District Office as a condition for the registration of motor vehicles.

No, effective July 14, 1992, the presentation of the Early Warning Device (EWD) to the District Office is no longer required as a condition for the registration of motor vehicles.

The driver shall be fined P50.00, and their driver's license and/or vehicle plates shall be confiscated or the motor vehicle shall be impounded.

They can retrieve these during the adjudication of the case upon presentation of a pair of Early Warning Devices (EWDs) that meets the specifications set by law.

The penalties include a fine of P50.00, confiscation of the driver's license and/or motor vehicle plates, or impoundment of the motor vehicle until EWDs meeting legal specifications are presented.

No, the absence of an EWD does not affect the registration of a motor vehicle as it is no longer a requirement for registration.

The District Office, which is the venue of registration, is involved in the registration of motor vehicles.

The EWD must meet the specifications set by law to be acceptable.


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