Treatment of Previously Registered ATVs
- No renewal of registration for ATVs that were registered prior to the implementation of this Memorandum Circular.
- ATVs operated on public highways are subject to apprehension.
- Upon apprehension, the vehicle’s license plate shall be confiscated.
- The Certificate of Registration (CR) and Official Receipt (OR) must be cancelled for these ATVs.
Fees and Data Management
- Instead of registration renewal, owners must pay a recording fee of P500.00 per year as mandated by Section 3 of Republic Act No. 8794.
- Additional fees including the cost of the sticker, Information Technology (IT) fee, and License and Regulatory Fee (LRF) must also be collected.
- A dedicated data record for ATVs must be created and maintained in the Land Transportation Office (LTO) database.
Enforcement and Sanctions
- All concerned employees and officials are mandated to strictly implement the memorandum’s prohibitions and guidelines.
- Violation of this Memorandum Circular by any official or employee will result in administrative sanctions pursuant to Civil Service Commission rules and regulations.
Effectivity and Supersession
- The Memorandum Circular takes immediate effect from the date of issuance.
- All previous issuances and directives that conflict with this Memorandum Circular are deemed superseded.
- Strict compliance is required from all offices and employees involved in vehicle registration and enforcement.