Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266)
The two service units are the Law Enforcement Service and the Traffic Adjudication Service.
The Service Chiefs are appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Transportation and Communications.
The Law Enforcement Division was upgraded into a service unit known as the Law Enforcement Service.
The Traffic Adjudication Service hears and decides cases involving violations of land transportation laws, imposes fines and penalties, orders vehicle impounding and confiscation of plates, issues subpoenas, summons witnesses, promulgates procedural rules, and performs other related functions.
No, such violations fall under the jurisdiction of the regular courts, especially if they are punishable under the Revised Penal Code or other penal laws.
It can order the impounding of motor vehicles, confiscate plates, arrest violators, issue subpoenas and subpoena duces tecum, summon witnesses, administer oaths, and promulgate procedural rules.
No, except for the power to issue subpoenas and administer oaths, the rules of procedure and evidence prevailing in courts are not controlling; the Service uses all reasonable means to ascertain facts without regard to technicalities but with due process.
They may require the assistance of the Philippine Constabulary, particularly the Highway Patrol Group, the Integrated National Police, or any other government agency or office.
Funds are taken from those available in the Department of Transportation and Communications and from subsequent appropriations.
It modifies Executive Order No. 125 as amended by Executive Order No. 125-A.