LTFRB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2006-003

: It addresses the penalty for hit-and-run accidents involving Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) to protect the general public.
: All drivers and/or conductors of Public Utility Vehicles are required to render immediate assistance to the victims.
: They must bring the victims to the nearest hospital for medical assistance immediately.
: It should be immediately reported to the nearest police station after the accident for investigation.
: Failure to render assistance to the victims or failure to report damage to property immediately to the police is considered a hit-and-run accident.
: The penalty is the suspension of the Certificate of Public Convenience of the involved unit for a period of thirty (30) days.
: Yes, it supersedes any and all issuances inconsistent with it.
: It took effect immediately upon its adoption on January 9, 2006.
: The purpose is to protect the general public by discouraging hit-and-run incidents involving Public Utility Vehicles by imposing strict penalties and mandating immediate assistance and reporting procedures.