Question & AnswerQ&A (IRR of Republic Act No. 10930)
The IRR of Republic Act No. 10930 aims to prescribe the necessary rules to rationalize and strengthen the policy regarding driver's licenses by extending their validity period and ensuring licenses are issued only to deserving applicants with sufficient driving skills and knowledge on road safety.
A Driver's License is the authority in the form prescribed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) granted to a person to operate a motor vehicle, which may be either a nonprofessional or professional driver's license.
The two types are: i) Nonprofessional Driver's License (NPDL) - for private motor vehicle operation; ii) Professional Driver's License (PDL) - for drivers hired or paid for driving motor vehicles for private use or hire to the public.
Except for student-driver permits, driver's licenses shall be valid for five (5) years from the birthdate of the licensee. However, those with no committed violations are entitled to renew their licenses for ten (10) years.
The Point System is a method of accruing demerit points over time based on traffic violations, which serves as the basis for license renewal conditions, transaction prohibitions, and possible license revocation.
Demerit points are assigned as follows: Grave Violations - 5 points; Less Grave Violations - 3 points; Light Violations - 1 point, as outlined in the Violation Demerit Point Schedule.
A fine of Twenty Thousand Pesos (₱20,000), revocation of the driver's license if granted, and a prohibition from applying for two (2) years. Repeat offenses lead to perpetual disqualification in addition to the fine.
The driver's license shall be revoked immediately for a period of two (2) years from the date of settlement of fines and penalties without the need for any proceeding.
Applicants must pass theoretical and practical examinations to prove proficiency, possess the ability to read and write an official language or major dialect, and demonstrate knowledge of traffic signs, signals, and road markings.
The driver must complete a driver's reorientation course conducted by the LTO or an accredited service provider before license renewal.
The student-driver's permit will be confiscated and revoked after due notice, and the student will be barred from applying for another permit for one (1) year. After three revocations, the person cannot apply for a student-driver's permit anymore.
The licensed driver acting as the instructor accredited by the LTO is equally responsible and liable for violations and any injury or damage caused by the student-driver.
Fines can be increased or adjusted once every five (5) years, but the increase may not exceed five percent (5%) of the fine to be increased.
Demerit points are recorded in the LTO registry based on the violation date if the person admits the violation or does not contest within the prescribed period, or if a contest is resolved against the driver.
They must upload apprehension reports online to the LTO or transmit prescribed forms containing all relevant information within ten (10) working days from apprehension to the appropriate LTO office.