QuestionsQuestions (LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2006-003)
To protect the general public by requiring PU V drivers and/or conductors to render immediate assistance in hit-and-run incidents, and to impose a penalty (suspension of CPC) for failure to do so.
All drivers and/or conductors must render immediate assistance to the victim/s by bringing them to the nearest hospital for medical attention.
The accident involving damage to property must be immediately reported to the nearest police station after the accident for investigation.
When the driver and/or conductor fails to render immediate assistance to victims (by bringing them to the nearest hospital) or fails to immediately report property damage to the nearest police station after the accident.
Suspension of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) of the involved unit for a period of thirty (30) days.
Thirty (30) days.
All drivers and/or conductors of public utility vehicles.
Death and injury to pedestrian/s, and damage of property to private individuals.
Non-compliance is deemed a hit-and-run accident and triggers the 30-day suspension of the involved unit’s CPC.
It means that even if the incident is not traditionally labeled as hit-and-run, failure to perform the Circular’s required assistance or immediate police reporting is treated as hit-and-run for purposes of imposing the CPC suspension.
The Circular expressly requires medical assistance for accidents with victims needing help, and police reporting for accidents involving property damage. Whether both apply depends on the nature of the accident (victims vs. property damage).
To the nearest police station after the accident for investigation.
It takes effect immediately.
It means any prior LTFRB issuances or rules that conflict with this Circular are overridden to the extent of inconsistency.
If a driver/conductor causes an accident resulting in injuries/death but does not bring victims to the nearest hospital, or causes property damage but does not immediately report the incident to the nearest police station.
1) Bring victim/s to the nearest hospital for immediate medical assistance; 2) If there is property damage, immediately report to the nearest police station for investigation; 3) Failure to comply results in deeming the incident a hit-and-run and suspending the involved unit’s CPC for 30 days.