QuestionsQuestions (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 010-2005)
It is grounded on (1) Section 4(d), Article III, Chapter I of Republic Act No. 4136 (as amended), which authorizes the Assistant Secretary, with approval of the Secretary, to issue rules and regulations on motor vehicle registration procedures; and (2) Section 5 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 74, which requires registration of motor vehicles with the Bureau of Land Transportation (now LTO) for the current year and directs the preparation of a registration scheme by the Bureau subject to the Minister’s/Secretary’s approval.
The initial registration of all brand new motor vehicles, as defined in the Order, is valid for three (3) years from its first registration.
It requires (1) a Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the DENR and (2) a Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) insurance policy valid for three (3) years.
They are new and unregistered motor vehicles manufactured, assembled, imported, distributed and/or sold by corporations or companies accredited by or members of: (a) CAMPI; (b) TMA; and (c) MDPPA.
Yes. It specifically includes brand new motor vehicles imported by other LTO-accredited entities.
Backyard-assembled and imported used motor vehicles are excluded.
No. Motorcycles with engine displacement of 200 cc and below are explicitly excluded.
The Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) as set forth in and imposed under Republic Act No. 8794 is collected from the owner for the registration of the covered vehicles.
The vehicle must still undergo the accessory penalty/penalties of passing the Motor Vehicle Inspection and/or Emission Tests, for violations attributable to the motor vehicle (e.g., smoke belching or non-roadworthiness).
The text indicates that even if apprehended within the three-year period, the vehicle is still required to comply with inspection/emission-related accessory penalties; it does not state that the three-year registration validity is automatically voided.
Smoke belching and non-roadworthiness are given as examples.
It repeals or amends any memoranda or orders that are inconsistent with the provisions of the Administrative Order. Practically, conflicting prior rules are superseded to the extent of inconsistency.
It takes effect ninety (90) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines or filing of three (3) copies with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
The Assistant Secretary (Anneli R. Lontoc) adopted it; the Secretary of Transportation and Communications (Leandro R. Mendoza) approved it; and the Secretaries of Budget and Management (Emilia T. Boncodin) and Finance (Juanita D. Amatong) signed/approved as well.
Three (3) years from the vehicle’s first registration date.
The DENR COC addresses environmental compliance/conformity, while the CTPL insurance policy ensures mandatory third-party liability coverage for the covered period.