LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. VPT-2012-1609

: The EWD requirement mandates that all motor vehicles, except motorcycles and tricycles, must carry a pair of triangular, collapsible reflectorized plates as a mandatory accessory to promote road safety.
: No, motorcycles and tricycles are exempted from carrying the Early Warning Device.
: No, the presentation of the EWD is not required during the registration of a motor vehicle.
: No, it is strictly prohibited for any LTO official or employee to sell Early Warning Devices.
: The EWD must be installed at least 4 meters to the front and at the rear of the motor vehicle.
: The EWD must be triangular, collapsible, made of reflectorized plates with sides at least 40 cm long and 5 cm wide. It must be visible from at least 400 meters in adverse weather conditions and be slightly leaned backwards 5 to 10 degrees from the axis, perpendicular to the roadway.
: A fine of ₱500 will be imposed for operating a motor vehicle without carrying a pair of EWD.
: The driver's license shall remain confiscated until a pair of EWD is presented during the adjudication of the case, in addition to payment of the fine.
: The release of the motor vehicle will be held in abeyance until a pair of EWD is presented to the adjudicating officer.
: It specifies that all previous provisions, memoranda, circulars, and issuances in conflict with the current rules are deemed superseded.