Question & AnswerQ&A (DOTC DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 2000-11)
Under Section 21 of Article 4 of Republic Act No. 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999), the DOTC is mandated as the lead agency in the enforcement of emission standards for motor vehicles.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is the agency tasked by the DOTC to enforce the permissible emission levels of motor vehicles.
Yes, the LTO can deputize other law enforcement agencies, local government units (LGUs), the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and other government agencies to help enforce vehicle emission standards.
Unless updated, the emission limits and test procedures defined in DENR Administrative Order No. 98-46 shall remain the basic standards for vehicle emissions.
No new motor vehicle shall be registered without a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). This includes vehicles designed and manufactured with new engines and parts in the Philippines, assembled vehicles using imported parts (SKD or CKD), and second-hand completely built-up (CBU) vehicles imported into the Philippines.
All vehicles must satisfactorily pass the emission test conducted by the Motor Vehicle Inspection System (MVIS) smoke emission testers or authorized emission testing centers before registration renewal is allowed.
No, garage testing of buses, trucks, and similarly situated vehicles is discontinued according to this order.
The test fees are as follows: P110 for pollution control device or gadget testing, and P40 for exhaust emission of registered gasoline/diesel driven vehicles (idling tests).
Violations of PD 1181, as modified, or these rules shall be subject to fines: up to P200 for the first offense, up to P500 for the second offense, and up to P1,000 for the third and succeeding offenses, plus vehicle registration suspension until compliance is met.
The Order took effect fifteen (15) days after submission of three copies with the UP Law Center as required or after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.