QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1199)
To ease motor vehicle registration and renewal by tagging each required-registered motor vehicle with an RFID Tag, enabling electronic verification and compliance monitoring (including registration, roadworthiness, emission testing, anti-carnapping/anti-colorum, and law enforcement/traffic adjudication).
It states that the RFID Tags are tied to existing motor vehicle information stored in the LTO database so the two records are bound; the system enables electronic verification of authenticity and compliance monitoring.
They use data encryption to prevent fraud and are designed to be tamper proof. Attempted removal is intended to damage or destroy the RFID Tag (including fragmentation of the antenna when tampered).
Tagging of covered vehicles started on October 1, 2009. After that date, all new motor vehicles must likewise have an RFID Tag attached prior to registration.
After October 1, 2009, no motor vehicle may be permitted renewal registration on its deadline date without first having been tagged with an RFID Tag.
A PETC shall not conduct a smoke emission test on any motor vehicle without an RFID Tag.
All vehicles with RFID Tags could proceed directly to any authorized PETC for smoke emission testing (without needing to first go to LTO to have the tag attached).
LTO Inspector attaches the RFID Tag and ensures only duly registered MVs receive Tags; LTO Evaluator checks that the tagged MV matches database records and ensures only tagged MVs are subsequently registered; LTO Cashier collects prescribed RFID fee; LTO Custodian/Releasing Officer safeguards RFID equipment/tags until issuance to the Inspector and later releases accountable items; LTO District Office Chief oversees proper implementation; RFID Tagging Assistant assists the Inspector physically in attaching the Tag.
After payment, the Inspector must authenticate the LTO Official Receipt and use the RFID System to check that the physical attributes of the motor vehicle match the information in the LTO IT Project database; if not, the MV owner must revert to the originating LTO Evaluator for correction/reconciliation.
For all except motorcycles/tricycles, the RFID Tag is to be placed on the upper middle area inside the windshield (with removal of tint if needed). For motorcycles/tricycles, it is placed on top of the gas tank’s upper middle area.
The owner must obtain a new RFID Tag from LTO within fifteen (15) days from the date of damage/destruction, assuming the MV remains operable and roadworthy.
Write Once contains only the unique ID (UID) number and cannot be changed during the Tag’s life; UID is encrypted and accessible only via authorized RFID Readers. Read/Write Many may store additional information subject to further review and approval.
It states an unauthorized RFID Reader cannot access the data in the RFID Tag, and any data retrieved/read must be used only for the intended purpose.
No PETC or PETC IT Provider shall be granted authorization or continuance of its authorization if its facilities and systems are non-compliant with the RFID Project requirements and standards.
The Proponent must maintain an inventory equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the average motor vehicle registration transactions of the LTO District/Extension Office for the immediately preceding three (3) months of operations.
It shall take effect fifteen (15) days after receipt of copies by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City, and publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.