QuestionsQuestions (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1923)
Within five (5) days from apprehension.
File the protest with the District Office of the concerned Region; the same must be transmitted to the Regional Office TAS within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt.
File directly with the Central Office TAS for adjudication.
Within five (5) days from its receipt of the written protest.
Either the TAS Director or the Regional Director.
The apprehension is considered an admitted case.
No Resolution is required for admitted cases; admitted violations are immediately executory.
Five (5) days from receipt of the TAS resolution.
Appeal to the LTO Assistant Secretary; file within ten (10) days from receipt by the protestant of the TAS resolution, together with the complete records.
To the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), within ten (10) days from receipt.
Only Position Paper/Written Protest.
(1) Motion to extend validity of TOP; (2) Motion for bill of particulars; (3) Motion to lift or shorten suspension of driver’s license/plates/OR/CR; (4) Motion to reduce fine; (5) Motion to release confiscated plates/OR/CR before the connection of defects.
(1) Copy of TAS Resolution or Official Receipt if admitted; (2) Pink/Driver’s Copy of TOP; (3) Any document identifying the claimant; (4) Proof of payment of fine if applicable; and (5) Other documents stated in the Resolution.
Only an Order from the appropriate Court or Prosecutor, or the TAS Resolution, or service of suspension releasing the confiscated/impounded items/motor vehicle.
Examples include: (1) Copy of TAS Resolution; (2) Original IRMV (Impound Receipt of Motor Vehicle); (3) Copies of CR and updated OR; (4) Payment of the fine if applicable; (5) LTFRB Franchise Verification when appropriate; plus (6) stencil of motor/chassis numbers and (7) other documents stated in the resolution.
Only upon order of the Court where the matter is pending, or (if still pending before the Office of the City/State Prosecutor) upon order of the proper Investigating Prosecutor.
The enforcer must immediately report to the nearest police station or barangay; the item must not be removed and the vehicle and items must remain in LTO custody until turned over to proper authorities and duly accounted for.
The enforcer may be held administratively liable; may be accountable for third-party claims; and without prejudice to the filing of appropriate criminal complaints, including criminal charges for illegal possession if applicable.
Service of suspension of the motor vehicle does not result in release; custody remains with LTO until ordered by the appropriate Court or Prosecutor or released earlier as custodial custody to proper authorities pursuant to ongoing/further investigation.
(1) At least a college graduate of a four-year course; (2) holds a position/item at least salary grade 15; (3) at least two (2) years LTO-related law enforcement/adjudication functions experience (but may be disregarded if the person is a full-fledged lawyer); and (4) must be designated in writing as Hearing Officer by the TAS Central Office Director or appropriate Regional Director subject to approval of the LTO Assistant Secretary.