Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1922)
The main purpose of LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1922 is to provide guidelines for the conduct of law enforcement activities pursuant to Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, aiming to enhance law enforcement operations and ensure their integrity.
An LTO enforcer must wear their official uniform and official ID at all times when making an apprehension and performing their duties as such.
A driver is required to present a) Current Official Receipt (OR); b) Certificate of Registration (CR); and c) Driver's License.
For-Hire Vehicle drivers must additionally present: a) Current Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC); b) Confirmation Certificate (CC); and c) Franchise Decision.
LTO enforcers must submit a Daily Apprehension Report (DAR) within twenty-four (24) office hours immediately after any law enforcement activity.
Apprehensions submitted in the morning (8:00am-12:00nn) are encoded in the afternoon (1:00pm-5:00pm) and those submitted in the afternoon (5:00pm onwards) are encoded the following morning (8:00am to 12:00nn).
All deputized agents must transmit all Traffic Offense Reports (TOPs) within twenty-four (24) hours from the date of apprehension to the District or Regional Office with the geographical area of responsibility.
Enforcers must state all required data relative to the driver/operator and motor vehicle involved, including date, time, place of apprehension, provision of law violated or specific act/omission, and all other data necessary for effective adjudication.
No, erasures, alterations, and cancellations of the TOP are strictly not allowed.
If a TOP is claimed lost, it must be accompanied by an Affidavit of Loss and a Police and/or Barangay Blotter, without prejudice to the enforcer's accountability.
Failure to observe the procedures shall result in nullification of the apprehension, and the erring personnel shall be subject to disciplinary action and/or revocation of deputation order, with possible filing of criminal complaints.
The enforcer faces personal liability, which may include administrative action and criminal cases.
Because violation of the guidelines on accomplishment, reporting/endorsement, and encoding of violations in TOPs can lead to administrative actions against the enforcer.