Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 583-2005)
The main purpose is to mandate the submission of all types of motor vehicles to an emission test prior to renewal registration to ensure compliance with emission standards.
All types of motor vehicles, whether private or for-hire, including motorcycles and tricycles, are required to undergo the mandatory emission test.
The emission test must be conducted at stationary or mobile Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) that are available in almost all LTO offices and extension offices.
No, the execution of an Oath of Undertaking for for-hire motor vehicles, including motorcycles and tricycles, will no longer be accepted in LTO field offices with authorized PETCs.
If the vehicle owner fails to comply with the 90-day period, the vehicle shall be placed on alarm which likely means it cannot be legally operated until compliance is met.
The head of agency at the LTO field office where the Oath of Undertaking is accepted is responsible for ensuring strict compliance of the 90-day period.
Concerned employees and/or officials found violating the circular will be dealt with administratively.
Yes, all orders or memoranda in conflict with this circular are deemed superseded and/or amended by this memorandum circular.
Because stationary and mobile Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) are now available in almost all LTO offices, facilitating easier compliance with emission testing requirements.
Emission testing helps ensure motor vehicles meet environmental standards, contributing to pollution control and public health protection before their renewal registration.