Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO)
The purpose of Department Order No. 93-693 is to adopt a revised schedule of administrative fees and charges of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in compliance with applicable Presidential and Departmental Memorandum Circulars and Orders.
The revised schedule took effect on June 1, 1994, after approval by the President and publication as required.
The fee for a professional driver's license is P240.00, and for a non-professional driver's license is P180.00.
The fine for driving without a license is P750.00.
The fine is P2,000.00 for the first offense, with a one-year license suspension for the second offense, and revocation of the driver's license for subsequent violations.
The fee for a duplicate license is P30.00, and the conductor's permit is P210.00.
Driver offenses include fines and suspension or revocation of the driver's license: first offense - P500 fine and 3 months suspension; second offense - P750 fine and 6 months suspension; third offense - P1,000 fine and revocation of the license. Owners/operators face fines ranging from P1,000 to P3,000 plus confiscation of plates and possible cancellation of franchise.
Operating an unregistered or improperly registered motor vehicle carries a fine of P450.00 each for driver and owner; if the driver is also the owner, the fine is P900.00 and the vehicle shall be impounded until properly registered.
The fee for change of tire size is P30.00; change of chassis is P30.00; and for duplicate Official Receipt or Certificate of Registration, the fee is P30.00 each.
Fines range from P1,000 to P5,000 depending on the offense, with administrative sanctions including confiscation, suspension, or revocation of driver's licenses and cancellation of franchise for repeated violations.