LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1949

: It pertains to the use of supplied plate locks for the LTO Motor Vehicle Plate Standardization Program (LTOMVPSP) that require the use of specially designed bolts/self-tapping screws for proper attachment of license plates to motor vehicles.
: Plate locks refer to specially designed bolts or self-tapping screws issued by the LTO for the proper attachment of the new standard license plates to motor vehicles.
: Failure to use the specified plate locks or the use of any other bolts/screws other than those supplied by the LTO will constitute improper attachment of the license plate and will be penalized.
: A penalty fee of Php5,000.00 will be imposed as provided under Section II(e) of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 dated June 2, 2014.
: The basis is Section II(e) of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 dated June 2, 2014.
: The LTO Motor Vehicle Plate Standardization Program (LTOMVPSP) mandates the use of these supplied plate locks.
: It was adopted on June 2, 2015, and filed on June 5, 2015.
: No, only the specially designed bolts/self-tapping screws supplied by the LTO are allowed for attaching the new standard license plates.