QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM)
It standardizes the proper reporting of color in LTO’s stock reporting system to avoid confusion caused by too many non-identifiable or mixed colors in the database, ensuring uniformity.
The color that is most dominant in size/figure in the vehicle/motorcycle’s appearance.
They must report the color that belongs to the basic colors of the color wheel to avoid confusion.
The color indicated in the Official Receipt.
The color identification should be determined by the color’s size/figure dominance (i.e., the most dominant color).
No. The decision must be based on the color most dominant in size/figure, not on minor or secondary colors.
The dominant one—the color most prevalent in size/figure—should be identified and prevail.
They must report the color to LTO using one that belongs to the basic colors of the color wheel, consistent with the standardization policy.
They must ensure that the color to be followed upon apprehension is what is indicated in the Official Receipt, using the dominant size/figure color as the identification basis.
It states “For guidance and strict compliance,” indicating it is intended to be followed without deviation.
It was adopted on March 09, 2010 and signed by (SGD.) ARTURO C. LOMIBAO, Assistant Secretary.
To avoid confusion and ensure uniformity in the LTO database and in identifying vehicle colors consistently.
It implies that the reported color must belong to the basic colors of the color wheel, even when vehicles may have “too many colors” or non-basic shades/labels.
By requiring traffic enforcers to follow the color indicated in the Official Receipt and determining the identified color based on the dominant size/figure.
A car painted with a large base color plus a smaller accent color—under the Memorandum, the base color (dominant in size/figure) should be the identifying color, regardless of secondary details.