LTO MEMORANDUM

: Memorandum Circular No. BGC-99274 restricts glare or dazzle caused by certain stainless steel vehicle parts/accessories on public highways.
: It became legally enforceable effective May 1, 1999, following due publication.
: No, stainless steel vehicles are not banned per se; only those causing glare or emitting dazzle are prohibited.
: Owners may change the finish to flat, dull, brush or hairline finish; alternatively, they may paint the affected component/part/accessories with matching flat gray or flat silver gray paint.
: No, painting the affected parts with the specified colors is not considered a violation and does not expose the owner or user to arrest or apprehension for change of color.
: Enforcement for original or renewal registration began effective May 1, 1999.
: Vehicles had until July 31, 1999, to alter finishes or paint the affected parts as prescribed.
: Arrest and apprehension of violators began on August 1, 1999.
: Complaints included premature and improper enforcement, as well as arrests for unauthorized change of color among those who painted affected parts to eliminate glare.
: The memorandum dated May 10, 1999, announced the effective date of the circular as May 1, 1999, confirming when the circular's provisions legally took effect.