Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1927)
The memorandum circular took effect starting April 1, 2015.
The directive applies to all four (4)-wheeled motor vehicles.
No, it is unlawful to use, drive, or operate any four-wheeled motor vehicle on public roads without being duly registered with the Land Transportation Office.
The driver must present the Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR) of the vehicle.
A fine of Php5,000.00 shall be imposed for failure to attach the license plates.
The driver must present the Official Receipt (OR) as proof of payment for the special plates.
The driver must present (1) Certificate of Stock Reported, (2) Sales Invoice dated within seven (7) days prior to apprehension, and (3) Certificate of Insurance Cover dated on or after the Sales Invoice date.
The vehicle owner shall be fined Php10,000.00, and the driver shall be fined Php1,000.00 and cited for reckless driving.
The vehicle shall be impounded.
Yes, apprehensions may be contested within five (5) days from the date the apprehension was made.
Registration is mandated pursuant to Republic Act No. 4136, Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, and other applicable rules and regulations.
The manufacturer, assembler, importer, and dealer may also be held liable.