QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM)
It directs apprehending enforcers to continue using the current LTO Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) in conducting apprehensions related to the implementation of the revised schedule of fines and penalties under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.
The implementation of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, which provides a revised schedule of fines and penalties for violations of land transportation laws, rules, and regulations.
It expressly states that it is issued to maintain the status quo on the use of the current LTO TOP, system applications, and procedures relative to the implementation of the Joint Administrative Order.
Enforcers are directed to continue with the use of the current LTO Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) in the conduct of apprehensions.
They must accurately specify the violations in accordance with the attached checklist of violations under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 dated 02 June 2014.
Because the memorandum mandates that enforcers accurately specify violations as per the attached checklist, which aligns apprehensions with the revised schedule of fines and penalties under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.
It serves as the reference for enforcers to correctly identify and specify violations when issuing apprehension documentation linked to the revised fines and penalties.
It requires immediate and strict compliance.
It implies that despite the implementation of the Joint Administrative Order, the existing use of the current TOP and related system applications and procedures should remain unchanged.
It states that apprehensions conducted in relation to the implementation of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 should use the current TOP and that enforcers must specify violations consistent with the checklist under that Joint Administrative Order.
The memorandum is dated 18 June 2014, while Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 is dated 02 June 2014.
Use the current LTO Temporary Operator’s Permit (TOP) and accurately specify the violation based on the checklist under Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01.
While the text does not enumerate specific penalties, failure to follow the required specification could result in improper enforcement inconsistent with the approved checklist and revised fines/penalties, potentially affecting validity of the apprehension and related proceedings.
It states that the status quo should be maintained on the use of the current TOP and on system applications and procedures relative to the implementation of the Joint Administrative Order.