QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 94-209)
It is pursuant to R.A. 4136 as amended by B.P. Blg. 43 and B.P. Blg. 74.
No. The circular explicitly states it is NOT a permit to operate an unregistered vehicle for 7 days, because such operation would violate Sec. 5 of R.A. 4136.
Its validity ceases when the unit is delivered to the owner.
A penalty of P450 for the driver and P900 for the owner (also tied to DOTC Order No. 93-693), plus impoundment until the vehicle is registered and penalties are paid.
They must register the vehicle within the 7-calendar-day period specified under Sec. 2 of AO-DIR-001 and Sec. 56(a) of R.A. 4136 to avoid the 50% penalty for late registration.
A CONDUCTION PERMIT valid for a maximum of 7 calendar days from the nearest District Office, specifying the period, purpose, and place of travel.
Initial registration shall be done in the district office of LTO that has geographic jurisdiction over the owner’s address.
They shall be registered in the LTO district office with geographic jurisdiction over the address of the dealer.
Effective 20 October 1994 in Metro Manila.
They shall be apprehended and dispensed of in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations.
They risk liability under Sec. 5 of R.A. 4136, including the stated fines for driver and owner and impoundment until registration and penalties are paid.
Delivery to the customer must be done by a professional driver employed by the manufacturer, assembler, importer, or dealer so authorized in writing—NOT by the owner or his driver.