Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM)
The purpose is to ensure uniformity and proper reporting of the color of motor vehicles and motorcycles in the Stock Reporting System by identifying and reporting the most dominant basic color to avoid confusion in the database.
The identifying color is the color that is most dominant in size or figure on the motor vehicle or motorcycle.
Assemblers, manufacturers, and importers are required to report the color of motor vehicles and motorcycles to the LTO.
The reported color should belong to the basic colors of the color wheel to avoid confusion.
Traffic enforcers must ensure that upon apprehension, the color indicated in the Official Receipt prevails and that the color identified is the one most dominant in size or figure.
Using basic colors simplifies classification, promotes uniformity, and reduces confusion in identifying vehicle colors in the LTO database.
Traffic enforcers must verify the color as indicated in the Official Receipt of the motor vehicle or motorcycle.
The memorandum does not specify penalties, but it emphasizes strict compliance and guidance for proper reporting and enforcement.
The memorandum covers motor vehicles and motorcycles being assembled, manufactured, or imported and their color reporting to the LTO.