QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. AVT-2014-1838)
It directs LTO officers and law enforcers not to apprehend drivers/owners of new motor vehicles and motorcycles for “NO PLATE NO TRAVEL” as long as the owner can present proof of registration with the LTO.
When the vehicle is a “new motor vehicle/motorcycle” and the driver/owner can present documents showing that the unit has already been registered with the LTO.
They must be able to present documents that they have already registered the vehicle/motorcycle from LTO.
It applies to both new motor vehicles and new motorcycles.
All LTO officers, law enforcers, adjudicators, other personnel, and deputized agents concerned.
For information, guidance, and strict compliance by concerned officers and personnel.
It refers to the rule used by enforcement to apprehend vehicles lacking plates; the circular creates an exception for newly registered units whose drivers/owners can show registration documents.
The protection under the circular would not apply because the circular’s exemption is conditioned on presenting registration documents; enforcement may proceed under existing rules.
The circular requires proof of LTO registration; typically this would include registration-related documents issued by or reflecting registration with LTO (exact documents are not enumerated in the text).
It was adopted on 17 March 2014 and filed on 31 March 2014.
It was signed by Atty. Emiliano T. Bantog, Jr., OIC of the Office of the Assistant Secretary / OIC, Executive Director, as indicated in the text.
Under the circular, the officer should not apprehend the rider because the condition—ability to present documents showing LTO registration—is satisfied.
No. The directive is specifically not to apprehend new vehicles/motorcycles for “NO PLATE NO TRAVEL” provided the driver/owner can present proof of LTO registration.
The exemption is conditional and evidentiary; the driver/owner must be able to produce the required registration documents when challenged.
They must comply with the directive not to apprehend (and, by implication, not to pursue enforcement actions) against covered drivers/owners who meet the registration-document condition.