MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2018-2132

: The LTO's authority to inspect motor vehicles for roadworthiness is pursuant to R.A. 4136, Article 3.
: If a motor vehicle fails the inspection, its front license plate is confiscated and the vehicle is issued a Motor Vehicle Inspection System Report (MVISR).
: The MVISR serves as a temporary permit valid for five (5) days, allowing the vehicle to be operated to correct defects and undergo a follow-up inspection.
: If the follow-up inspection is not conducted within the five-day period, the vehicle is placed on alarma (alert) with the LTO IT System.
: Such vehicles shall be apprehended, impounded, and charged with appropriate fines and penalties.
: The LTO personnel include the Evaluator, Inspector, and Approving Officer (District Office/MVIS Chief).
: All MVICs must maintain a logbook recording all motor vehicles which passed and failed the required inspection.
: The memorandum refers to R.A. 8794 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), specifically Rule XXXII, Section 1, for emission standards compliance.