QuestionsQuestions (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1922)
The LTO enforcer must at all times wear their official uniform and official ID while performing their duties as such.
The driver must present: (1) Current Official Receipt (OR), (2) Certificate of Registration (CR), and (3) Driver’s License.
For-hire vehicles must present: (1) Current Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC), (2) Confirmation Certificate (CC), and (3) Franchise Decision.
LTO enforcers must submit a Daily Apprehension Report (DAR) duly received by the encoding section of either the DO or Operations Division, within twenty-four (24) hours (office hours) immediately after any law enforcement activity.
Yes. A weekly report is required for franchise-related violations under MC No. AVT-2014-1865.
Morning submissions (8:00am–12:00nn) must be encoded in the afternoon (1:00pm–5:00pm). Afternoon submissions (5:00pm onwards) must be encoded in the morning (8:00am–12:00nn) of the following day.
All TOPs must be transmitted within twenty-four (24) hours from the date of apprehension to the District Offices or Regional Office that has jurisdiction over the GAOR (geographical area of responsibility).
The TOP is an accountable form. The circular emphasizes strict accountability, completeness, and correct accomplishment, reporting/endorsement, and encoding.
The TOP must include: (1) required data on the driver/operator and motor vehicle including date, time, and place of apprehension; (2) the provision of law violated and/or the specific act or omission; and (3) other data necessary for effective and immediate adjudication.
No. Erasures/alterations and cancellation of TOP are not allowed. If a TOP is claimed lost, it must be accompanied by an Affidavit of Loss and 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 appropriate disciplinary action and/or revocation of the deputation order, without prejudice to filing of appropriate criminal complaint/s.
It can also lead to administrative action. Any discrepancy found through post-audit of the TOPs is the personal liability of the enforcer concerned, without prejudice to administrative action and criminal case.
All enforcers are strictly directed to completely fill up the TOP with all required data, the specific provision of law violated or act/omission, and all other data necessary for adjudication; any violation can serve as sufficient ground for administrative action.
The apprehension may be nullified due to failure to observe the procedures stated above, subject also to disciplinary action and/or revocation of deputation order.
It states that the guidelines are pursuant to Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 2014-01.