Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. RTL-MC-02386, JUNE 10, 2002)
Applicants who have been found positive for the use of prohibited drugs are barred from reapplying for any Driver's License within a period of six (6) months.
No. Holders confirmed positive for the use of prohibited drugs are barred from renewing their licenses within the period of six (6) months.
Applicants who test positive for illegal drugs after the six-month period are permanently barred from reapplying for any driver's license.
Their driver's licenses shall be confiscated and considered revoked.
No, drug test results will not be accepted unless the applicant or license holder has secured a duly accomplished driver's license application form from the concerned licensing office for monitoring and safekeeping purposes.
Yes, but only if they have complied with the six-month prohibitory period and have passed a second drug test.
Both Professional and Non-professional driver's licenses are affected.
The form is for monitoring, controlling, docketing, and safekeeping of driver's license applications or renewals.
No, applicants found positive must wait for six months before reapplying; during this period, they are completely barred from applying.