LTO MEMORANDUM

: No motor vehicle shall be registered, whether new or renewal, without the presentation of a pair of Early Warning Devices (EWDs) in accordance with LOI 229 and Administrative Order No. 1 series of 1973.
: EWDs are devices that must conform to the technical specifications set by law to warn other motorists when a vehicle is left unattended on the highway.
: No, accreditation of manufacturers is not necessary as long as the EWDs conform to the required technical specifications.
: A free market policy is encouraged provided the substance and spirit of the law are complied with in the interest of public safety.
: No, employees are strictly prohibited from getting involved directly or indirectly in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of EWDs to the public.
: Such vehicles shall be apprehended and penalized accordingly for failing to install early warning devices to warn other motorists.
: Properly installed means that the pair of Early Warning Devices must be correctly placed on the unattended vehicle in a manner that warns other motorists effectively.
: The requirement is governed by LOI 229 and Administrative Order No. 1, series of 1973.
: The memorandum was signed by Manuel F. Bruan, Brigadier General AFP (Ret), Assistant Secretary.
: It was adopted on January 8, 1996.