Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM)
The memorandum regulates the use and display of commemorative plates/stickers, ensuring their use is confined to the purpose for which they are issued.
The design must include the name/logo/emblem of the organization, the expiry date, and the specific event or occasion to be commemorated.
Commemorative plates must be the same size as regular plates: 390 mm x 140 mm.
The right portion of the plate, size 25mm x 50mm with a margin of 15mm from the right edge, should indicate the first and last characters (letter and number) of the regular plate.
No, markings must be unique such that no two plates of one organization have the same markings and not resemble regular alpha-numeric plates or low numbered/protocol LTO plates.
Only private cars, passenger vans, wagons, sport utility vehicles, passenger Asian utility vehicles, owner-type jeeps, jeepneys, and jitneys classified as "private" can use commemorative plates.
No, trucks, trailers, buses, delivery vans, all motorcycles, and all 'For Hire' vehicles are not authorized to use commemorative stickers.
The driver must carry the written authority to use the commemorative plate and the official receipt for payment of the recording fee at all times and present them upon demand.
No, such markings that are contrary to law, customs, morals, or public policy are strictly prohibited.
It must be superimposed over the regular front plate of the vehicle; removal of the regular front plate is a violation.
No, installation of commemorative plates at the rear is strictly prohibited and subject to penalties.
At the upper right-hand corner of the front windshield.
At the upper left-hand corner of the front windshield.
One year from the month following approval by the DOTC Secretary unless extended expressly by the Secretary.
The commemorative plate or sticker must be immediately removed from the vehicle.
Yes, all previous orders, memoranda, circulars, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this memorandum are modified, amended, or superseded.